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Best Counters for Pikachu Ph.D.

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Pikachu Ph.D..

Electric
Pikachu Ph.D. Pokémon sprite

Pikachu Ph.D.

#0025

Quick answer

Pikachu Ph.D. is best pressured by Ground-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ground×2

Biggest weakness

Ground×2

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Krookodile Pokémon sprite

Krookodile

#0553

Immune to ElectricBudget option
GroundDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x

117 offense · 92 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ground×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ground type page

Counter notes for Pikachu Ph.D.

  • Pikachu Ph.D. is a Electric Pokémon with 90 base Speed and stronger physical attack (55 Attack). Ground attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Because this matchup does not offer many secondary super-effective routes, reliable neutral damage and safe switching matter more after the main weakness is covered.
  • Known abilities include Lightning Rod. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Electric unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Pikachu Ph.D. has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Electric matchup.

What not to use

Electric×0.5Flying×0.5Steel×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Pikachu Ph.D. weakness chartPikachu Ph.D. PokédexElectric countersGround type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Pikachu Ph.D.?

Pikachu Ph.D. is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Pikachu Ph.D.?

Ground is the strongest attacking type against Pikachu Ph.D., dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

Does Pikachu Ph.D. only have one weakness?

Yes. From typing alone, Pikachu Ph.D. only has one super-effective weakness: Ground. That makes defensive safety and reliable access to that attacking type especially important.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Pikachu Ph.D. counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Pikachu Ph.D.?

Avoid relying on Electric, Flying, and Steel attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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