# Raichu - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 93.233%
- **Grass Knot**: 60.682%
- **Nuzzle**: 36.448%
- **Thunderbolt**: 30.514%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 29.686%
- **Encore**: 28.241%
- **Volt Switch**: 21.741%
- **Discharge**: 18.099%
- **Focus Blast**: 16.101%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 9.533%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 96.711%
- **Static**: 3.289%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 44.504%
- **Air Balloon**: 30.439%
- **Assault Vest**: 9.963%
- **Eject Button**: 8.747%
- **Life Orb**: 1.969%
- **Other**: 4.377%

## Common Teammates
- **Sceptile-Mega**: 29.563%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 29.225%
- **Tapu Koko**: 28.606%
- **Manectric**: 28.085%
- **Zeraora**: 26.772%
- **Zapdos**: 21.227%

## FAQ for Raichu in dou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Sceptile-Mega, Thundurus-Therian, Tapu Koko, Manectric. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 65.260% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (96.711%) and the item **Focus Sash** (44.504%).

### 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 dou-1825 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/dou/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - 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).*