# Raichu-Alola - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu-Alola in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Raichu-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Raichu-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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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
- **Psychic**: 85.140%
- **Thunderbolt**: 81.930%
- **Fake Out**: 75.920%
- **Encore**: 66.056%
- **Protect**: 29.552%
- **Psyshock**: 11.343%
- **Electro Ball**: 10.309%
- **Volt Switch**: 10.041%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 8.784%
- **Electric Terrain**: 5.139%

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

## Common Items
- **Aloraichium Z**: 46.167%
- **Psychium Z**: 21.596%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.206%
- **Choice Specs**: 8.249%
- **Electrium Z**: 4.627%
- **Life Orb**: 2.423%
- **Other**: 2.706%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 80.901%
- **Celesteela**: 51.507%
- **Garchomp**: 45.207%
- **Tapu Lele**: 40.419%
- **Buzzwole**: 17.347%
- **Clefairy**: 14.654%

## FAQ for Raichu-Alola in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Raichu-Alola?
The most common moves for Raichu-Alola are Psychic, Thunderbolt, Fake Out, Encore. 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, Celesteela, Garchomp, Tapu Lele. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 29.460% 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 **Aloraichium Z** (46.167%).

### What is the most common role for Raichu-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Aloraichium Z), Raichu-Alola often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Raichu-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - 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).*