# Raichu-Alola - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Raichu-Alola builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raichu-Alola Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Raichu-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Raichu-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

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

## Common Moves
- **Surf**: 94.289%
- **Rising Voltage**: 91.787%
- **Volt Switch**: 91.694%
- **Psyshock**: 61.927%
- **Psychic**: 38.280%
- **Thunderbolt**: 6.195%
- **Other**: 15.829%

## Common Abilities
- **Surge Surfer**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 87.270%
- **Life Orb**: 5.515%
- **Aloraichium Z**: 3.602%
- **Other**: 3.613%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 93.823%
- **Hawlucha**: 88.098%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 87.270%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 87.270%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 87.270%
- **Corviknight**: 6.580%

## FAQ for Raichu-Alola in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Raichu-Alola?
The most common moves for Raichu-Alola are Surf, Rising Voltage, Volt Switch, Psyshock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Raichu-Alola?
Raichu-Alola is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Hawlucha, Landorus-Therian, Scizor-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Raichu-Alola weak to and resistant against?
Raichu-Alola is weak to Ground (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Raichu-Alola?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Raichu-Alola?
The top build for Raichu-Alola features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 90.147% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu-Alola?
Raichu-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Surge Surfer** (100.000%) and the item **Waterium Z** (87.270%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Waterium Z), Raichu-Alola often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Raichu-Alola?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **485** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Raichu-Alola on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Raichu-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Raichu-Alola
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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