# Raichu - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Raichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Raichu
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 97.810%
- **Volt Switch**: 51.623%
- **Nuzzle**: 47.474%
- **Encore**: 34.716%
- **Protect**: 33.646%
- **Thunderbolt**: 27.698%
- **Thunder**: 17.176%
- **Endeavor**: 16.667%
- **Electroweb**: 16.392%
- **Helping Hand**: 8.699%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 97.540%
- **Static**: 2.460%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 64.186%
- **Shuca Berry**: 11.884%
- **Magnet**: 10.164%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.035%
- **Bright Powder**: 2.250%
- **Mental Herb**: 1.174%
- **Other**: 4.306%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 32.712%
- **Sinistcha**: 24.997%
- **Incineroar**: 23.391%
- **Garchomp**: 22.910%
- **Basculegion**: 20.661%
- **Archaludon**: 17.078%

## FAQ for Raichu in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Pelipper, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Garchomp. 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 `2/0/0/32/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 25.170% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (97.540%) and the item **Focus Sash** (64.186%).

### 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 gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - 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).*