# Raichu-Alola - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu-Alola in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Raichu-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Raichu-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Volt Switch**: 96.823%
- **Alluring Voice**: 68.702%
- **Focus Blast**: 68.483%
- **Psychic Noise**: 54.370%
- **Psychic**: 43.798%
- **Grass Knot**: 26.200%
- **Electro Ball**: 25.692%
- **Other**: 15.932%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 96.150%
- **Other**: 3.850%

## Common Teammates
- **Pincurchin**: 96.179%
- **Iron Hands**: 67.792%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 67.777%
- **Frosmoth**: 67.774%
- **Pawmot**: 67.774%
- **Iron Valiant**: 26.951%

## FAQ for Raichu-Alola in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Raichu-Alola?
The most common moves for Raichu-Alola are Volt Switch, Alluring Voice, Focus Blast, Psychic Noise. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raichu-Alola?
Raichu-Alola is frequently paired with Pincurchin, Iron Hands, Rotom-Wash, Frosmoth. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 67.927% 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 **Choice Specs** (96.150%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Raichu-Alola often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Raichu-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Raichu-Alola
- [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).*