# Raichu-Alola - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Raichu-Alola builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raichu-Alola Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | 0% |
| **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/ss/Raichu-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Raichu-Alola
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Expanding Force**: 93.056%
- **Rising Voltage**: 90.900%
- **Fake Out**: 43.195%
- **Protect**: 40.703%
- **Volt Switch**: 29.041%
- **Surf**: 22.034%
- **Focus Blast**: 20.822%
- **Speed Swap**: 11.351%
- **Grass Knot**: 8.070%
- **Psychic**: 5.679%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 27.238%
- **Focus Sash**: 22.574%
- **Magnet**: 22.470%
- **Life Orb**: 17.894%
- **Expert Belt**: 3.513%
- **Colbur Berry**: 2.319%
- **Other**: 3.993%

## Common Teammates
- **Pincurchin**: 65.062%
- **Indeedee-F**: 53.223%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 23.368%
- **Dragapult**: 22.262%
- **Cinderace**: 19.444%
- **Togekiss**: 18.197%

## FAQ for Raichu-Alola in ss-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Raichu-Alola?
Raichu-Alola is frequently paired with Pincurchin, Indeedee-F, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Dragapult. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Raichu-Alola weak to and resistant against?
Raichu-Alola is weak to Ground (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 26.158% 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 **Choice Specs** (27.238%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Raichu-Alola often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the ss-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/ss/Raichu-Alola) - 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-Alola
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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