Pikachu Weaknesses
Pikachu takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Pikachu matchup.
Pikachu Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Pikachu takes reduced damage from them.
Best Pikachu Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Pikachu for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Pikachu
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Pikachu.
Pikachu Weakness Q&A
- What is Pikachu weak to?
- Pikachu takes extra damage from Ground (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Pikachu resist?
- Pikachu takes reduced damage from Flying (½×), Steel (½×), and Electric (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Pikachu?
- Strong Ground attackers like Groudon, Rhyperior, and Ursaluna beat Pikachu — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.