Competitive Information for Pichu [Scarlet/Violet]


Electric
Abilities:
Note: Pokemon with the Lightning Rod ability are immune to Electric attacks.
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Pichu? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Pichu is an outstanding Electric-typed Pokemon. Pichu is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Pichu can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Pichu's only type-related weakness is Ground.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Play Rough
- Trailblaze
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an astounding Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Surf
- Tera Blast
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a spectacular Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Pichu? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Play Rough
- Trailblaze
Doubles Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Grass Knot
Doubles Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a phenomenal Special Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Pichu is: Flying
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Trailblaze / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Trailblaze was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Dark movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast / Fling
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Fling is a physical TERA-boosted 0-base power Dark-type move (flings your Pichu's item at the target. Power varies).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Dragon movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Electric movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
- Trailblaze
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Magnet
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
- Wish
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special 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. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Wish is a status move (next turn, 50% of your Pichu's max hp is restored).
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Teratype Fairy movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Body Slam / Facade
- Trailblaze
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Play Rough is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Fighting movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast / Reversal
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Reversal is a physical TERA-boosted 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the less hp your Pichu has left).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Fire movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Flying movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Trailblaze / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Trailblaze was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Ghost movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Grass movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast / Trailblaze
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical TERA-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Magnet
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast / Grass Knot
- Surf
- Wish
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special 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. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Grass Knot is a special TERA-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Wish is a status move (next turn, 50% of your Pichu's max hp is restored).
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Teratype Ground movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Trailblaze / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Trailblaze was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Ice movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Trailblaze / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Trailblaze was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Normal movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Play Rough
- Trailblaze
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Poison movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Psychic movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Rock movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Steel movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Trailblaze / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Trailblaze was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Pichu's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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 Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/jtq11aac
Teratype Water movesets for Pichu
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Wild Charge
- Tera Blast
- Body Slam / Facade
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 and Wild Charge. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Pichu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Mystic Water
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Grass Knot
- Wish
Special Sweeper Pichu (Lightning Rod)
Pichu is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special 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. With Lightning Rod, Pichu draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Pichu switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Wish is a status move (next turn, 50% of your Pichu's max hp is restored).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Pichu learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Pichu can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Pichu
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Fake Out, Helping Hand
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Pichu's stats
- Charge
- Nasty Plot
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Pichu
- Fake Out
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Pichu in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
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