Pikachu, the most iconic Pokémon, has gotten a Sync Grid! Player (that’s you) & Pikachu is now no longer a low-tier Striker Sync Pair. Since the Player & Pikachu Sync Move upgrade is available in the shop, you can take advantage of their full Sync Grid.

The best Sync Grid build is to go for Power Reserves, Paralysis Synergy, Thunderbolt: Move Gauge Refresh, and Thunderbolt: Power.

Sync Grid Build

Total Sync Orb Cost: 738

Total Energy Used: 59

This build’s main focus is Thunderbolt. With both Power Reserves, Player & Pikachu’s Endure passive will ensure that Thunderbolt will deal massive damage at least once. When a target is Paralyzed by Thunderbolt, then Paralysis Synergy 5 kicks in. Thunderbolt: Move Gauge Refresh is here for a more sustained battle.

Alternate:

Total Sync Orb Cost: 750

Total Energy Used: 60

If you prefer Player & Pikachu to be more of a one-and-done Sync Pair, then forego Thunderbolt: Move Gauge Refresh and go for more Thunderbolt: Power. This is recommended only for shorter battles.

How to farm Pikachu Sync Orbs

On auto, bring Player & Pikachu and Roxanne & Nosepass to the Super Hard Level-Up Course. This is a straightforward method. It shouldn’t be too long until you’ve got the 700 or so  Sync Orbs you need to max out your build.

Make sure both Sync Pairs are at max level (110). You don’t need gear for this grind, however if you’ve got good Electric-type gear, then it may speed up the process.

Other Build Considerations

You might want to build Player & Pikachu to be more of a support with Potion: Master Healer and Potion: MP Refresh. With this, upgrade to Unyielding to tank better, and Thunder Shock: Hostile Environment so you can inflict damage and Paralysis with a 1-bar move.