Pikachu(QC 2/2 GP 2/2)

[Overview]

<p>Pikachu,: the hero of Pokemon, keeping the world safe from tTeam rRocket. It's base 90 Speed, of 90 and everyas well as its other stats, all of which are below 55, aren't the most appealing coming from this electric mouse making itvery appealing, as they make Pikachu very susceptible to being quickly KOed by both priority moves and Pokemon higher up in the Speed tiers like Garchomp. However with a Light Ball grantfaster Pokemon, such as Garchomp. However, its signature item—Light Ball—gives Pikachu withsome much -needed attacking power, and let it grllowing it to nab some nicefty KOs on weakened Pokemon. Though eEven with the attacking power it receives, though, Pikachu still relies on lots of team support to actually manage to hurt the opposing team. Therefore, Pikac; it thus enjoys team support from sleep inducers, Icy Wind spammers, and Tailwind settusers. Pikachu can wreck the opponent if played right, but use make any mistake with it and you're done for.</p>

[SET]
name: Fake Out Lead
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Thunderbolt / Thunder
move 3: Grass Knot
move 4: Protect / Hidden Power Ice
item: Light Ball
ability: Lightningrod
nature: Naive / Rash
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Pikachu makes a sub-par Fake Out user compared to others, but using Fake Out allows for partners to use support moves likesuch as Tailwind, Icy Wind, or Spore, making for an easier second turn. Thunderbolt is the main STAB for Pikachu to usPikachu's main STAB move, dealing plenty of damage to anyone who doesn't resist it. Thunder is a harder -hitting option for use on rain team, but if onlys; if you're using it only as a stronger option, misses will bemove and not under rain, however, misses can be both devastating and annoying. Grass Knot is an excellent way for Pikachu to nail a wider variety of Pokemon for damage, such as heavy Ground-types, like and Rock-types; Rhyperior and, Gastrodon, and heavy Rock-types like Tyranitar, and Terrakion are all noteworthy targets. Protect is useful for Pikachu; it allows it to work around better in battle and let teammates provide opportunities for Pikachu to shine and go on the offensive. However, Hidden Power Ice can give that extra coverage, allowing Pikachu to hit Pokemon likesuch as Garchomp, Landorus, and Dragonite super effectivelyextremely hard.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs are just for the sole purpose to attempt to hit as hard as possible while being as fast as possible. Due to poor defensive stats, Pikachu is allowed to usesole purpose of the EVs is to allow Pikachu to hit as hard and fast as possible. Because of its poor defensive stats, using either a Rash or Naive nature instead of decreasing the power of oneone of it's attacking statsoffensive stats is recommended. A Naive nature is generally preferred, due to a need to outspeed threats tohat actually serve a purpose on the field. Light Ball is Pikachu's item to use, giving it an excellent boost for it's attacking stats. Lightningrod is the key ability and main reason why Pikachu can be so strong in this metagame. Pairing, as it pairs well with Pokemon who can spam Discharge andor priority Thunder Waves for instant boosts.</p>

<p>Support is absolutely a must for Pikachu to get optimal use of itif you wish for optimal results. Pokemon who can provide this support would binclude sleep inducers, Icy Wind users, and Follow Me and Rage Powder supportusers. Ideal Pokemon for this are Amoonguss, Cresselia, and Togekiss, who eachall of whom have different benefittypes of support. Togekiss can be especially be useful for providing Tailwind,; however, other setters, likeusers of Tailwind, such as Tornadus and Zapdos, can work just as finewell. Lightningrod not only gives Pikachu those much -needed boosts to it's Special Attack, but can also provides support to draw in deadly Electric-type attacks away from Pokemon likewho would otherwise take heavy damage, such as Gyarados and Jellicent.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Pikachu really doesn't have many other helpful options to use. Static can be used which could activate upon hit from another Pokemon try, possibly activating against opponents attempting to use Fake Out Pikachu or against Pokemon trying to quickly finish off Pikachu withor other contact priority moves on it. Focus Sash can be another choice for an item, but Pikachu would have a significant drop in power by losing Light Balllosing its Light Ball would lead to a significant drop in attacking power. Support moves like Rain Dance and Helping Hand can be used, but there are many other Pokemon who can pull off this support role and better. Substitute could be used over Protect, but a substitute from Pikachu wouldis a viable option over Protect, but Pikachu's Substitute takes little to nothingeffort to break.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Pikachu's paper -thin defenses make it clear how easy it is to take care of Pikachu. Nit; nearly any strong STAB attack will OHKO Pikachu. APikachu essentially fears anything that can outspeed Pikachu and hit it hard, Pikachu fears it. Spread moves are also trouble for Pikachu, as they cannot be lured by Follow Me or Rage Powder users. If Pikachu lacks Hidden Power Ice, Pokemon that resist both Grass Knot and Thunderbolt will take little damage and manage to retaliate and KO. Bulky tankish it. Relatively bulky Pokemon also create issues for Pikachu, being able to take a hit from Pikachuas they can easily tank one of Pikachu's attacks and KO it with one of their own STAB attacks.</p>

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