# Raichu - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Raichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Raichu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 98.570%
- **Nuzzle**: 85.226%
- **Volt Switch**: 74.377%
- **Volt Tackle**: 49.521%
- **Electroweb**: 25.340%
- **Helping Hand**: 21.470%
- **Protect**: 11.151%
- **Feint**: 6.197%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 5.537%
- **Thunderbolt**: 3.971%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.828%
- **Static**: 0.172%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 83.435%
- **Assault Vest**: 10.593%
- **Air Balloon**: 2.333%
- **Other**: 3.640%

## Common Teammates
- **Yveltal**: 82.667%
- **Incineroar**: 77.296%
- **Rillaboom**: 58.176%
- **Regieleki**: 50.702%
- **Kyogre**: 41.175%
- **Reshiram**: 34.668%

## FAQ for Raichu in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Yveltal, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Regieleki. 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 **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 49.254% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.828%) and the item **Focus Sash** (83.435%).

### 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 ss-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/ss/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Raichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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