Pikachu Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Electric · BST: 320 · Role: Balanced Attacker
Pikachu is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Pikachu, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Camerupt, Mega Camerupt, Steelix plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 320 base stat total, Pikachu plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Speed (90), and at base 90 Speed it sits faster than 63% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.
What counters Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Pikachu
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Torterra (Grass / Ground)
- Garchomp (Dragon / Ground)
- Mega Garchomp (Dragon / Ground)
- Hippowdon (Ground)
How each counter beats Pikachu
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Pikachu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Pikachu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Pikachu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Pikachu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Torterra (Grass / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Pikachu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
Pikachu weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ground (×2)
Resistances
- Electric (×0.5)
- Flying (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Attack
- 50
- Sp. Defense
- 50
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 320
Best Tera Types for Pikachu
The best Tera Types for Pikachu cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Static — [object Object]
- Lightning Rod (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Electric-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Pikachu:
Frequently asked questions about Pikachu
What counters Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Pikachu are Camerupt, Mega Camerupt, Steelix, Mega Steelix, Torterra. These Pokémon hit Pikachu super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Pikachu weak to?
Pikachu is a Electric-type Pokémon weak to Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Pikachu?
The single best pick against Pikachu in the Pokémon Champions roster is Camerupt, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Pikachu, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Electric) and carries super-effective coverage (Ground). Avoid Pokémon that share Pikachu's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Pikachu good in Pokémon Champions?
Pikachu's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (320 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.