# Raichu - Gen 1 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu in Gen 1 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 1 OverUsed (`rby`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rby |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby/Raichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rby/Raichu
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 1 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rby](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rby)

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## Common Moves
- **Surf**: 99.994%
- **Thunderbolt**: 99.755%
- **Thunder Wave**: 98.044%
- **Submission**: 77.152%
- **Body Slam**: 20.015%
- **Other**: 5.040%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Nothing**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Tauros**: 77.397%
- **Snorlax**: 76.737%
- **Exeggutor**: 73.620%
- **Gengar**: 72.980%
- **Cloyster**: 72.947%
- **Chansey**: 22.075%

## FAQ for Raichu in rby-1760

### What are the top moves for Raichu?
The most common moves for Raichu are Surf, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Submission. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Tauros, Snorlax, Exeggutor, Gengar. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Nothing** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu?
Based on common item usage (Nothing), Raichu often functions as a **tactical** in the rby-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/rby/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 1 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rby) - Build teams with Raichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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