# Raichu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Raichu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raichu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/gen9vgc2025regi/Raichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Raichu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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**: 99.569%
- **Nuzzle**: 85.615%
- **Feint**: 67.342%
- **Upper Hand**: 44.655%
- **Volt Switch**: 26.638%
- **Endeavor**: 12.288%
- **Electroweb**: 10.090%
- **Encore**: 8.251%
- **Protect**: 7.306%
- **Thunderbolt**: 7.163%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.574%
- **Static**: 0.426%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 66.056%
- **Focus Sash**: 29.061%
- **Other**: 4.883%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 69.121%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 53.542%
- **Roaring Moon**: 43.042%
- **Chien-Pao**: 42.107%
- **Clefairy**: 42.063%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 19.583%

## FAQ for Raichu in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Kyogre, Zamazenta-Crowned, Roaring Moon, Chien-Pao. 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 **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `204/0/52/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 42.310% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.574%) and the item **Assault Vest** (66.056%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Raichu often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Raichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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