# Raichu-Alola - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raichu-Alola in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Raichu-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Raichu-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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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**: 86.441%
- **Fake Out**: 84.798%
- **Thunderbolt**: 83.408%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 39.949%
- **Protect**: 23.539%
- **Encore**: 19.439%
- **Volt Switch**: 13.051%
- **Nasty Plot**: 10.758%
- **Thunder**: 8.361%
- **Grass Knot**: 8.159%

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

## Common Items
- **Aloraichium Z**: 49.221%
- **Psychium Z**: 28.400%
- **Magnet**: 10.431%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.246%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.407%
- **Electrium Z**: 2.242%
- **Other**: 4.053%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 76.666%
- **Ferrothorn**: 36.418%
- **Pelipper**: 36.302%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 29.056%
- **Ludicolo**: 26.688%
- **Blastoise-Mega**: 10.634%

## FAQ for Raichu-Alola in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Raichu-Alola?
The most common moves for Raichu-Alola are Psychic, Fake Out, Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Ice. 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, Ferrothorn, Pelipper, Metagross-Mega. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/0/4`. This configuration accounts for 28.601% 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** (49.221%).

### 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 vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Raichu-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*