Pikachu

Pikachu barely registers in singles with just 0.09% usage at the 1760 rating band (rank 179), placing it firmly outside the competitive meta. The root issue is its base stat structure: 35 HP, 40 Defense, and 50 Special Attack leave it wholly insufficient for the high-pressure 6v3 singles format. Light Ball doubles its attack stats, but the base is so low that even doubled figures lag behind standard threats at the same speed tier. Without doubles-style support partners, Pikachu's frailty means almost any move from an opposing Pokemon is an OHKO. Its single top 300 ladder appearance and 10 tournament showings confirm it as a novelty pick rather than a viable option.

Pikachu registers just 0.04% usage in doubles at the 1760 band (rank 200), making it equally unviable in this format. The 6v4 doubles structure demands either self-sufficiency or clear field-control value, and Pikachu's base stats provide neither. Lightning Rod (84.2% ability usage in the doubles data) can redirect Electric moves to protect teammates, but Pikachu's paper defenses mean it rarely survives two turns on the field. The only commentary mention is a novelty account of pairing a formula-distributed Pikachu with Charizard — a fun exercise rather than a competitive framework. Not recommended for serious ladder play.