Pikachu Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

• With Lightning Rod: Electric ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP

35

Attack

55

Defense

40

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

50

Speed

90

Total

320

Evolution

1. Pichu
2. →
   Pikachu
3. →
   Raichu

Best counters to Pikachu

• Primal GroudonHits for 2×
• GroudonHits for 2×
• GarchompHits for 2×
• LandorusHits for 2×
• Therian LandorusHits for 2×
• ZygardeHits for 2×

Other Electric Pokémon

• Raichu
• Mega Raichu X
• Mega Raichu Y
• Voltorb
• Electrode
• Electabuzz
• Jolteon
• Pichu
• Mareep
• Flaaffy
• Ampharos
• Elekid

Frequently asked questions

What is Pikachu weak to?

As an Electric type, Pikachu takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.

What is Pikachu resistant to?

Pikachu resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.

What are the best counters to Pikachu?

Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Pikachu with super-effective attacks.