# Raichu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Moon Series

> Find the best Raichu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raichu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/vgc2019moon/Raichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Raichu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

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

**Ability Notes**: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.631%
- **Volt Switch**: 67.435%
- **Nuzzle**: 56.903%
- **Encore**: 32.272%
- **Thunderbolt**: 22.412%
- **Focus Blast**: 16.452%
- **Grass Knot**: 14.375%
- **Volt Tackle**: 12.294%
- **Feint**: 11.832%
- **Protect**: 11.637%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.726%
- **Static**: 0.274%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 47.469%
- **Assault Vest**: 25.086%
- **Fightinium Z**: 16.448%
- **Electrium Z**: 4.673%
- **Other**: 3.309%

## Common Teammates
- **Yveltal**: 45.754%
- **Kyogre**: 42.644%
- **Tapu Fini**: 29.327%
- **Tapu Lele**: 15.342%
- **Lugia**: 10.785%
- **Liepard**: 10.266%

## FAQ for Raichu in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Raichu?
Raichu is frequently paired with Yveltal, Kyogre, Tapu Fini, Tapu Lele. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Raichu weak to and resistant against?
Raichu is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

### 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.391% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raichu?
Raichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.726%) and the item **Focus Sash** (47.469%).

### 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 vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Raichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - Build teams with Raichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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