Pikachu in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats

Pikachu has 46 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Lightning-type Pokémon (Basic). Here are its stats for deck building.

Legal cards
46
Top damage
300
Most HP
200
ex / Mega ex
14 / 0
With an Ability
9

Is Pikachu good in Standard?

Its hardest-hitting attack is Topaz Bolt on Pikachu ex (Surging Sparks), doing 300 for 3 Energy. The bulkiest version is Pikachu ex with 200 HP, but it gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 1 version has free retreat, which makes Pikachu easy to switch in and out. Watch out for Fighting attackers — that's its weakness.

Evolution line

Evolves into Raichu. Plan your line counts — see building your first deck.

Abilities

Pikachu ex (Surging Sparks): Resolute Heart · Pikachu ex (Surging Sparks): Resolute Heart · Pikachu ex (Surging Sparks): Resolute Heart · Pikachu ex (Surging Sparks): Resolute Heart · Pikachu ex (Prismatic Evolutions): Resolute Heart · Pikachu ex (Ascended Heroes): Resolute Heart · Pikachu ex (Ascended Heroes): Resolute Heart · Pikachu (30th Celebration): Lonely Gaze · Pikachu (30th Celebration): Keep Hidden. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.

Every Standard-legal Pikachu card

CardSetHPStageAttacks (cost · damage)RetreatWeakness
Pikachu ex 57/191
Ability: Resolute Heart
Surging Sparks H200BasicTopaz Bolt GLM 3001Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 219/191
Ability: Resolute Heart
Surging Sparks H200BasicTopaz Bolt GLM 3001Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 238/191
Ability: Resolute Heart
Surging Sparks H200BasicTopaz Bolt GLM 3001Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 247/191
Ability: Resolute Heart
Surging Sparks H200BasicTopaz Bolt GLM 3001Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 179/131
Ability: Resolute Heart
Prismatic Evolutions H200BasicTopaz Bolt GLM 3001Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 57/217
Ability: Resolute Heart
Ascended Heroes H200BasicTopaz Bolt GLM 3001Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 277/217
Ability: Resolute Heart
Ascended Heroes H200BasicTopaz Bolt GLM 3001Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 28/131Prismatic Evolutions H190BasicTail Whap C 30
Thunder LLC 220		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 53/12830th Celebration J190BasicPika-Pika Parade C —
Thunderbolt LLC 200		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 54/12830th Celebration J190BasicZip-Zap Frenzy L —
Thunder LLC 200		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 149/12830th Celebration J190BasicPika-Pika Parade C —
Thunderbolt LLC 200		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 150/12830th Celebration J190BasicZip-Zap Frenzy L —
Thunder LLC 200		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 106/102Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos H200BasicThunderbolt LLC 1201Fighting ×2
Pikachu ex 276/217Ascended Heroes H200BasicThunderbolt LLC 1201Fighting ×2
Pikachu 50/12830th Celebration J80BasicSatisfied Spark LLCC 1003Fighting ×2
Pikachu 24/12830th Celebration J70BasicVolt Tackle LCC 801Fighting ×2
Pikachu 42/12830th Celebration J60BasicCharge-Up Dash C —
Pika Bolt LLC 50		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 34/12830th Celebration J70BasicPika Chain LLL 40×2Fighting ×2
Pikachu 36/12830th Celebration J70BasicSlight Intrusion LC 402Fighting ×2
Pikachu 41/12830th Celebration J60BasicHang Down C 10
Zap Kick LCC 40		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 55/217Ascended Heroes J70BasicTail Smack L 10
Tiny Bolt LC 30		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 37/12830th Celebration J70BasicEnergized Tail C —
Pika Punch LC 30		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 30/12830th Celebration J60BasicMach Bolt L 301Fighting ×2
Pikachu 35/12830th Celebration J60BasicRollout CC 301Fighting ×2
Pikachu 49/12830th Celebration J80BasicFighting Lightning LCC 20+3Fighting ×2
Pikachu 23/12830th Celebration J70BasicThunder Shock LC 201Fighting ×2
Pikachu 25/12830th Celebration J70BasicSpark LC 202Fighting ×2
Pikachu 39/12830th Celebration J70BasicIron Tail C 20×1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 28/128
Ability: Lonely Gaze
30th Celebration J60BasicPika Ball LC 201Fighting ×2
Pikachu 45/12830th Celebration J60BasicNightime Stroll C —
Static Shock LC 20		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 46/12830th Celebration J60BasicGet Some Air C —
Smash Kick CC 20		1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 40/12830th Celebration J80BasicOverwriting Bolt L 102Fighting ×2
Pikachu 47/12830th Celebration J70BasicPlay Rough C 10+1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 52/12830th Celebration J70BasicAngry Bolt L 10+1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 33/128
Ability: Keep Hidden
30th Celebration J60BasicTiny Charge L 101Fighting ×2
Pikachu 44/12830th Celebration J60BasicAgility C 101Fighting ×2
Pikachu 31/12830th Celebration J50BasicGnaw C 100Fighting ×2
Pikachu 27/12830th Celebration J80BasicNap C —3Fighting ×2
Pikachu 51/162Temporal Forces H70BasicRandom Spark L —1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 26/12830th Celebration J70BasicPeer At C —2Fighting ×2
Pikachu 43/12830th Celebration J70BasicTropical Vibes CC —2Fighting ×2
Pikachu 48/12830th Celebration J70BasicStore Up C —1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 51/12830th Celebration J70BasicLightning Crash LLL —2Fighting ×2
Pikachu 29/12830th Celebration J60BasicFind a Friend C —1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 38/12830th Celebration J60BasicTargeted Spark L —1Fighting ×2
Pikachu 32/12830th Celebration J50BasicScurry About C —1Fighting ×2

Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.

Counter guides

How to beat Pikachu ex

Other Lightning Pokémon in Standard

Stunfisk8 legal cardsBoltund2 legal cardsIron Hands1 legal cardJolteon2 legal cardsShinx2 legal cardsEelektross5 legal cards

See also: every Pikachu card ever printed · Pikachu for young collectors.

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