# 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** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 37.415% |
| **Record** | 274-459-2 |
| **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**: 70.149%
- **Volt Switch**: 52.239%
- **Protect**: 46.269%
- **Charm**: 36.567%
- **Nuzzle**: 32.836%
- **Encore**: 18.657%
- **Thunderbolt**: 10.448%
- **Endeavor**: 9.701%
- **Volt Tackle**: 8.209%
- **Electroweb**: 5.970%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 77.612%
- **Static**: 2.985%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 53.731%
- **Nothing**: 20.149%
- **Shuca Berry**: 11.940%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 5.224%
- **Life Orb**: 1.493%
- **King's Rock**: 1.493%

## Common Teammates
- **Staraptor-Mega**: 53.731%
- **Garchomp**: 43.284%
- **Sinistcha**: 39.552%
- **Gholdengo**: 25.373%
- **Basculegion**: 25.373%
- **Sylveon**: 23.881%

## Featured Teams with Raichu

### Team 1 by AzureNB
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6a3bc8aac87cd9ff0a30e6b5*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Raichu, Kingambit, Charizard-Mega-Y, Garchomp, Sinistcha

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


## FAQ for Raichu in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Staraptor-Mega, Garchomp, Sinistcha, Gholdengo. 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** (77.612%) and the item **Focus Sash** (53.731%).

### 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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