# Raichu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data

> Find the best Raichu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raichu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data (`battledataregmbs3`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | battledataregmbs3 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Raichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Raichu
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Raichu.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 85.4%
- **Zap Cannon**: 81.9%
- **Focus Blast**: 80.9%
- **Fake Out**: 61.8%
- **Volt Switch**: 21.1%
- **Encore**: 10.1%
- **Rising Voltage**: 6.0%
- **Volt Tackle**: 5.5%
- **Nasty Plot**: 5.5%
- **Play Rough**: 5.5%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.5%
- **Static**: 0.5%

## Common Items
- **Raichunite Y**: 82.4%
- **Raichunite X**: 11.6%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.5%
- **Shuca Berry**: 1.0%
- **Wide Lens**: 0.5%

## Common Teammates
- **Basculegion**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%
- **Whimsicott**: undefined%
- **Sinistcha**: undefined%
- **Garchomp**: undefined%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: undefined%

## FAQ for Raichu in battledataregmbs3-1760

### What are the top moves for Raichu?
The most common moves for Raichu are Protect, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Basculegion, Incineroar, Whimsicott, Sinistcha. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Raichu?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Raichu?
The top build for Raichu features a **** nature with an EV spread of `2/0/0/32/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 34.7% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.5%) and the item **Raichunite Y** (82.4%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu?
Based on common item usage (Raichunite Y), Raichu often functions as a **tactical** in the battledataregmbs3-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Raichu?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **485** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Raichu on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/battledataregmbs3) - Build teams with Raichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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