Partner ideas
for Pikachu
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Pikachu: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (3)
Garchomp
DragonGroundOn 32% of Pikachu's ranked teams
Immune to Pikachu's DischargeBreaks Electric walls with EarthquakeBreaks Dragon walls with Dragon Claw
Raichu
ElectricOn 44% of Pikachu's ranked teams
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 11% of Pikachu's ranked teams
Resists GroundResists Pikachu's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha GotchaAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Ground walls with Matcha Gotcha
Defensive glue (21)
Emolga
ElectricFlyingSpread-safe together for 2 spread moves
Immune to GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallBreaks Grass walls with Air SlashBreaks Ground walls with Energy Ball
Frost Rotom
ElectricIceSpread-safe together for 2 spread moves
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with BlizzardBreaks Grass walls with BlizzardBreaks Ground walls with Blizzard
Eelektross
ElectricSpread-safe together for 2 spread moves
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Giga DrainBreaks Grass walls with FlamethrowerBreaks Ground walls with Giga Drain
Torterra
GrassGroundImmune to Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Electric walls with Headlong RushBreaks Ground walls with Wood Hammer
Mow Rotom
ElectricGrassSpread-safe together for 2 spread moves
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormBreaks Ground walls with Leaf Storm
Ampharos
ElectricSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Hits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Fire PunchBreaks Electric walls with Stomping Tantrum
Serperior
GrassResists Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Ground walls with Leaf StormBreaks Dragon walls with Dragon Pulse
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingResists Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Brave BirdBreaks Ground walls with Leaf Bladealso: Decidueye
Hydrapple
GrassDragonResists Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Pollen PuffBreaks Electric walls with Earth Power
Sceptile
GrassPikachu's Discharge can raise Mega Sceptile's Special Attack via Lightning Rod
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Electric walls with Earth PowerBreaks Ground walls with Leaf Storm
Abomasnow
GrassIceResists Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with BlizzardBreaks Electric walls with Earth Power
Appletun
GrassDragonResists Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Apple AcidAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Ground walls with Apple AcidBreaks Dragon walls with Draco Meteor
Meganium
GrassResists Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Pollen PuffBreaks Electric walls with Earthquake
Heat Rotom
ElectricFireSpread-safe together for 2 spread moves
Immune to Ground via LevitateBreaks Grass walls with Overheat
Chesnaught
GrassFightingResists Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Ground walls with Wood Hammer
Stunfisk
GroundElectricSpread-safe together for Discharge and Discharge
Hits Ground super-effectively with Muddy WaterBreaks Grass walls with Sludge WaveBreaks Electric walls with Earthquake
Flapple
GrassDragonResists Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Grav AppleBreaks Ground walls with Grav AppleBreaks Dragon walls with Draco Meteor
Simisage
GrassResists Pikachu's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormBreaks Grass walls with Gunk ShotBreaks Ground walls with Leaf Storm
Wash Rotom
ElectricWaterWash Rotom's Discharge can raise Pikachu's Special Attack via Lightning Rod
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro PumpBreaks Ground walls with Hydro Pump
Bellibolt
ElectricSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Hits Ground super-effectively with Muddy WaterAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Ground walls with Muddy Water