# Raichu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B

> Find the best Raichu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raichu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B (`gen9championsvgc2026regmb`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmb |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 44.648% |
| **Record** | 1288-1597-2 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmb/Raichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmb/Raichu
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmb)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmb](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmb)

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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**: 71.6%
- **Protect**: 66.4%
- **Zap Cannon**: 60.4%
- **Focus Blast**: 56.3%
- **Volt Switch**: 30.3%
- **Charm**: 14.8%
- **Encore**: 14.4%
- **Grass Knot**: 12.1%
- **Volt Tackle**: 10.6%
- **Nuzzle**: 10.4%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 98.3%
- **Static**: 1.7%

## Common Items
- **Raichunite Y**: 60.5%
- **Raichunite X**: 18.2%
- **Focus Sash**: 14.7%
- **Shuca Berry**: 3.8%
- **Magnet**: 0.7%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.5%
- **Light Clay**: 0.4%
- **Focus Band**: 0.3%
- **King's Rock**: 0.3%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.2%

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: undefined%
- **Garchomp**: undefined%
- **Basculegion**: undefined%
- **Staraptor**: undefined%
- **Whimsicott**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%

## FAQ for Raichu in gen9championsvgc2026regmb-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Sinistcha, Garchomp, Basculegion, Staraptor. 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?
The top build for Raichu features a **** nature with an EV spread of `2/0/0/32/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 43.3% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (98.3%) and the item **Raichunite Y** (60.5%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu?
Based on common item usage (Raichunite Y), Raichu often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmb-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmb/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmb) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmb) - Build teams with Raichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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