# Raichu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Raichu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raichu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 42.476% |
| **Record** | 135-183-1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 81.818%
- **Encore**: 72.727%
- **Protect**: 45.455%
- **Electroweb**: 45.455%
- **Thunderbolt**: 36.364%
- **Volt Switch**: 36.364%
- **Zap Cannon**: 18.182%
- **Focus Blast**: 18.182%
- **Alluring Voice**: 9.091%
- **Nasty Plot**: 9.091%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 36.364%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 27.273%
- **Air Balloon**: 9.091%
- **Focus Band**: 9.091%
- **Shuca Berry**: 9.091%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 36.364%
- **Empoleon**: 27.273%
- **Gallade**: 27.273%
- **Arcanine-Hisui**: 27.273%
- **Incineroar**: 27.273%
- **Sneasler**: 18.182%

## Featured Teams with Raichu

### Team 1 by TreinadorZard
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aaad28438886b36383c1a91*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Politoed, Incineroar, Golisopod-Mega, Archaludon, Raichu

**Raichu Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Volt Switch, Protect, Encore, Fake Out


## FAQ for Raichu in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-Y, Empoleon, Gallade, Arcanine-Hisui. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Raichu weak to and resistant against?
Raichu is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

### 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** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (36.364%).

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

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