# Raichu - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Raichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Raichu
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 97.007%
- **Nuzzle**: 86.464%
- **Thunderbolt**: 45.904%
- **Volt Switch**: 32.003%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 23.704%
- **Protect**: 15.113%
- **Brick Break**: 12.949%
- **Helping Hand**: 12.385%
- **Thunder**: 11.284%
- **Speed Swap**: 11.152%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 97.766%
- **Static**: 2.234%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 76.782%
- **Air Balloon**: 7.928%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.554%
- **Safety Goggles**: 2.582%
- **Magnet**: 2.580%
- **Other**: 3.575%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 23.632%
- **Indeedee-F**: 22.103%
- **Politoed**: 21.854%
- **Dracovish**: 15.763%
- **Lapras**: 14.873%
- **Inteleon**: 13.932%

## FAQ for Raichu in isle-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Pelipper, Indeedee-F, Politoed, Dracovish. 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 `0/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 21.331% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (97.766%) and the item **Focus Sash** (76.782%).

### 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 isle-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/isle/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*