# Raichu - Gen 7 UnderUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu in Gen 7 UnderUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 UnderUsed (`uu`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | uu |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu/Raichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu/Raichu
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/uu](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 100.000%
- **Nasty Plot**: 98.627%
- **Grass Knot**: 67.089%
- **Focus Blast**: 65.919%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 32.708%
- **Encore**: 32.708%
- **Other**: 2.950%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.797%
- **Static**: 0.203%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 65.919%
- **Focus Sash**: 32.708%
- **Other**: 1.373%

## Common Teammates
- **Goodra**: 65.919%
- **Blastoise-Mega**: 65.919%
- **Beedrill-Mega**: 65.919%
- **Infernape**: 65.919%
- **Ambipom**: 65.918%
- **Crobat**: 33.496%

## FAQ for Raichu in uu-1760

### What are the top moves for Raichu?
The most common moves for Raichu are Thunderbolt, Nasty Plot, Grass Knot, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Goodra, Blastoise-Mega, Beedrill-Mega, Infernape. 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 `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 65.919% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.797%) and the item **Life Orb** (65.919%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Raichu often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the uu-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/uu/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/uu) - Build teams with Raichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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