Pikachu vs Zekrom
Zekrom has the higher base stat total (680 vs 320), they have the same Speed (142 at Level 50), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Pikachu: ¼× at best against Zekrom; Zekrom: 1× at best against Pikachu).
The Electric legendary dragon of Unova and the Electric mascot.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Pikachu | Zekrom |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | 100 (higher) |
| Attack | 55 | 150 (higher) |
| Defense | 40 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 100 (higher) |
| Speed | 90 | 90 |
| Total | 320 | 680 (higher) |
| Bulk | 125 | 320 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Zekrom has the higher Attack (150 vs 55), has the higher Sp. Atk (120 vs 50), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (320 vs 125), and resists Pikachu’s own-type moves (¼× at best). Pikachu has no advantage on these measures.
Pikachu is ahead on
Nothing on these measures.
Zekrom is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (150 vs 55)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (120 vs 50)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (320 vs 125)
- resists Pikachu’s own-type moves (¼× at best)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Pikachu: Static, Lightning Rod; Zekrom: Teravolt), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Pikachu and Zekrom both reach 142 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Pikachu | Zekrom |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 90 | 90 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 142 | 142 |
Type matchup, both ways
Pikachu (Electric) attacking Zekrom
Electric ¼×. Using only its own type, Pikachu hits Zekrom for ¼× with Electric moves (not very effective).
Zekrom (Dragon/Electric) attacking Pikachu
Dragon 1×, Electric ½×. Using only its own types, Zekrom hits Pikachu for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and ½× with Electric moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Pikachu: Ground 2× (super effective).
- Zekrom: Ice 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Pikachu
- Static. Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Lightning Rod (hidden ability). Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Zekrom
- Teravolt. Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
Size, generation and evolution
Zekrom is taller (2.9 m vs 0.4 m for Pikachu), and Zekrom is heavier (345 kg vs 6 kg for Pikachu).
| Detail | Pikachu | Zekrom |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.4 m | 2.9 m |
| Weight | 6 kg | 345 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 5 (Unova) |
| Evolution line | Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu | Zekrom (does not evolve) |
Pikachu (#0025) is an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu.
Zekrom (#0644) is a Dragon/Electric-type Deep Black Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a Legendary Pokémon. Zekrom does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Pikachu and Zekrom in the Compare tool
- Pikachu and Zekrom Pokédex pages
- Electric type · Dragon/Electric weaknesses
- Speed tiers