# Raichu - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 31.813%
- **Volt Switch**: 22.280%
- **Nuzzle**: 15.026%
- **Protect**: 11.710%
- **Thunderbolt**: 8.187%
- **Thunder**: 5.803%
- **Volt Tackle**: 5.078%
- **Encore**: 4.663%
- **Electroweb**: 3.938%
- **Endeavor**: 3.212%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 8.290%
- **Hospitality**: 1.140%
- **Trace**: 0.518%
- **Static**: 0.104%

## Common Items
- **Raichunite Y**: 12.850%
- **Raichunite X**: 6.114%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.181%
- **Air Balloon**: 1.969%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.244%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.622%
- **Life Orb**: 0.415%
- **Choice Specs**: 0.104%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.104%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 0.104%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 31.606%
- **Incineroar**: 26.839%
- **Archaludon**: 22.694%
- **Sinistcha**: 22.591%
- **Whimsicott**: 21.140%
- **Charizard**: 15.959%

## Featured Teams with Raichu

### Team 1

**Pokemon**: Palafin, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Raichu, Dragonite, Lucario

**Raichu Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]

### Team 2

**Pokemon**: Talonflame, Garchomp, Gardevoir, Gyarados, Raichu, Gengar

**Raichu Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]

### Team 3

**Pokemon**: Starmie, Archaludon, Pelipper, Raichu, Meganium, Basculegion

**Raichu Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Shuca Berry
- **Moves**: [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]

### Team 4

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Garchomp, Kingambit, Tauros-Paldea-Aqua, Raichu

**Raichu Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Magnet
- **Moves**: [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]

### Team 5

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir, Garchomp, Whimsicott, Orthworm, Raichu, Gyarados

**Raichu Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]

### Team 6

**Pokemon**: Gyarados, Arcanine, Raichu, Kingambit, Sinistcha, Dragapult

**Raichu Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]


## FAQ for Raichu in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Raichu?
The most common moves for Raichu are Fake Out, Volt Switch, Nuzzle, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Pelipper, Incineroar, Archaludon, 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (8.290%) and the item **Raichunite Y** (12.850%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu?
Based on common item usage (Raichunite Y), Raichu often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Raichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*