Competitive Information for Pichu (Spiky eared) [Diamond/Pearl]
Electric
Abilities:
30% chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be paralyzed.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Pichu-spiky-eared? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Pichu-Spiky-eared, a top-notch Pokémon known for its Electric typing! It's to see Pichu-Spiky-eared show up as a Diamond/Pearl opponent. It has the potential to be a game-changer in the meta. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Pichu-Spiky-eared's strategies.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Static
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle
- Return / Facade
- Rollout
- Fling
In single battles, Pichu's Physical Sweeper role is a decent. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Pichu's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Pichu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Volt Tackle. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Pichu will be paralyzed. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Fling is a physical 0-base power Dark-type move (flings your Pichu's item at the target. Power varies).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Signal Beam
- Grass Knot
- Snore
Pichu thrives as a brilliant Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Pichu's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Pichu's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Pichu will be paralyzed.
◆ Charge Beam is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Pichu's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Pichu must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Pichu-spiky-eared? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Static
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle
- Return / Facade
- Rollout
- Fling
Pichu shows a notable Physical Sweeper prowess in double battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using intense physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Pichu's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Pichu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Volt Tackle. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Pichu will be paralyzed. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Fling is a physical 0-base power Dark-type move (flings your Pichu's item at the target. Power varies).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Signal Beam
- Grass Knot
- Snore
For those intense double battles, Pichu is a dazzling Special Sweeper. It attempts to crush rivals using overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Pichu's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Pichu's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Pichu will be paralyzed.
◆ Charge Beam is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Pichu's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Pichu must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Pichu-spiky-eared can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Pichu-spiky-eared.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Pichu-spiky-eared can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Pichu-spiky-eared
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Pichu-spiky-eared's stats
- Charge Beam
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Pichu-spiky-eared
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Pichu-spiky-eared in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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