# Raichu-Alola - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu-Alola in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Raichu-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Raichu-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Raichu-Alola.

## Common Moves
- **Rising Voltage**: 95.385%
- **Fake Out**: 94.700%
- **Nuzzle**: 85.846%
- **Psyshock**: 77.676%
- **Expanding Force**: 16.982%
- **Surf**: 5.018%
- **Grass Knot**: 4.222%
- **Nasty Plot**: 3.234%
- **Other**: 16.937%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 77.402%
- **Life Orb**: 8.114%
- **Expert Belt**: 7.872%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.386%
- **Other**: 2.226%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 90.587%
- **Incineroar**: 76.775%
- **Yveltal**: 73.542%
- **Landorus**: 73.525%
- **Bronzong**: 73.525%
- **Indeedee**: 7.873%

## FAQ for Raichu-Alola in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Raichu-Alola?
The most common moves for Raichu-Alola are Rising Voltage, Fake Out, Nuzzle, Psyshock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raichu-Alola?
Raichu-Alola is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Incineroar, Yveltal, Landorus. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 73.528% 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 **Focus Sash** (77.402%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Raichu-Alola often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Raichu-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*