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

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

## Best Raichu-Mega-Y Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 19% |
| **Win Rate** | 48.315% |
| **Record** | 3964-4241-16 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Raichu-Mega-Y)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Raichu-Mega-Y
- **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
- **Zap Cannon**: 98.947%
- **Focus Blast**: 98.304%
- **Protect**: 98.304%
- **Fake Out**: 83.450%
- **Encore**: 14.269%
- **Volt Switch**: 1.287%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 96.901%
- **No Guard**: 1.462%

## Common Items
- **Raichunite Y**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 76.374%
- **Gholdengo**: 43.099%
- **Incineroar**: 43.041%
- **Volcarona**: 26.316%
- **Arcanine-Hisui**: 25.673%
- **Sneasler**: 24.211%

## Featured Teams with Raichu-Mega-Y

### Team 1 by misoup
*Record: 12-2*
*Event: limitless-6acba9c9115c12b73a5a14c3*

**Pokemon**: Salamence-Mega, Raichu-Mega-Y, Sylveon, Basculegion, Kingambit, Incineroar

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Zap Cannon, Encore, Fake Out, Protect

### Team 2 by Aneth
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6ab540f5e905c1db6874962b*

**Pokemon**: Rillaboom, Kingambit, Sneasler, Arcanine-Hisui, Froslass-Mega, Raichu-Mega-Y

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, Protect

### Team 3 by Evan M
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6ac4406e85920e4d25364fd1*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Raichu-Mega-Y, Rillaboom, Arcanine-Hisui, Primarina, Gholdengo

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, Protect

### Team 4 by VGCDan
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6aab46e038886b36383c21d5*

**Pokemon**: Raichu-Mega-Y, Floette-Eternal, Rillaboom, Incineroar, Volcarona, Sneasler

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Zap Cannon, Protect, Fake Out, Focus Blast

### Team 5 by Luisao
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6ad54b56115c12b73a5a74c6*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Camerupt-Mega, Raichu-Mega-Y, Sylveon, Farigiraf, Rillaboom

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, Protect

### Team 6 by Altkyle
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6ac559b885920e4d25365899*

**Pokemon**: Dragonite-Mega, Annihilape, Raichu-Mega-Y, Gholdengo, Arcanine-Hisui, Rillaboom

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Fake Out, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Protect

### Team 7 by Davide Iurato
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6ac29a5d245696afb35163d7*

**Pokemon**: Volcarona, Primarina, Garchomp-Mega-Z, Raichu-Mega-Y, Incineroar, Rillaboom

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, Protect

### Team 8 by Kyle Doran
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6acd02ff8a8383117e3ea37e*

**Pokemon**: Dragonite-Mega, Annihilape, Raichu-Mega-Y, Gholdengo, Arcanine-Hisui, Rillaboom

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Fake Out, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Protect

### Team 9 by MonkeyT
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aba1756880ed327106de55f*

**Pokemon**: Garchomp-Mega-Z, Rillaboom, Sneasler, Raichu-Mega-Y, Kingambit, Gallade

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Fake Out, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Protect

### Team 10 by enzofm15
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6ad75a2d8a8383117e3eff78*

**Pokemon**: Skarmory-Mega, Kommo-o, Milotic, Rillaboom, Ceruledge, Raichu-Mega-Y

**Raichu-Mega-Y Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Raichunite Y
- **Moves**: Protect, Fake Out, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast


## FAQ for Raichu-Mega-Y in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Raichu-Mega-Y?
Raichu-Mega-Y is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Gholdengo, Incineroar, Volcarona. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Raichu-Mega-Y weak to and resistant against?
Raichu-Mega-Y 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-Mega-Y?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Raichu-Mega-Y?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu-Mega-Y?
Raichu-Mega-Y is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (96.901%) and the item **Raichunite Y** (100.000%).

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

### What are the base stats for Raichu-Mega-Y?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Sp. Atk | 160 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 130 |
| **BST** | **585** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Raichu-Mega-Y on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Raichu-Mega-Y) - 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-Mega-Y
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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