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Base Stats for Raichu
HP
60
Atk
90
Def
55
SpA
90
SpD
80
Spe
110
Best Moves for Raichu
Fake Out
93.233%
Grass Knot
60.682%
Nuzzle
36.448%
Thunderbolt
30.514%
Hidden Power Ice
29.686%
Encore
28.241%
Volt Switch
21.741%
Discharge
18.099%
Focus Blast
16.101%
Hidden Power Grass
9.533%
Protect
8.682%
Light Screen
8.131%
Rain Dance
8.003%
Endeavor
5.790%
Wish
3.721%
Thunder
3.572%
Other
17.824%
Best Teammates for Raichu
Best Items for Raichu
Focus Sash
44.504%
Air Balloon
30.439%
Assault Vest
9.963%
Eject Button
8.747%
Life Orb
1.969%
Other
4.377%
Best Abilities for Raichu
Lightning Rod
96.711%
Static
3.289%
Best EV Spreads for Raichu
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
65.260%
Timid
236/
0/
4/
4/
76/
188
7.724%
Timid
36/
0/
204/
20/
68/
180
5.672%
Hasty
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
3.949%
Timid
252/
0/
20/
4/
176/
56
3.316%
Jolly
252/
4/
0/
0/
0/
252
3.098%
Type Matchups for Raichu
Weak
Ground
2x
Resist
Electric
1/2x
Flying
1/2x
Steel
1/2x
Immune
None
Ability notes
Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Raichu in DOU?
The top moves for Raichu in DOU are Fake Out (93.233%), Grass Knot (60.682%), Nuzzle (36.448%), Thunderbolt (30.514%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu synergizes well with Sceptile-Mega (29.563%), Thundurus-Therian (29.225%), Tapu Koko (28.606%), Manectric (28.085%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Raichu?
The most popular items for Raichu are Focus Sash (44.504%), Air Balloon (30.439%), Assault Vest (9.963%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Raichu?
The most common abilities for Raichu are Lightning Rod (96.711%) and Static (3.289%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Raichu?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Raichu?
The most common EV spread for Raichu is Timid with 4/0/0/252/0/252 (65.260% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
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 attacking types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.
Is Raichu good in DOU?
Raichu is currently ranked in the DOU metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Aguav BerryFigy BerryAssault VestIapapa BerryFocus Sash Other Fake OutFlare BlitzKnock OffU-turnRoarDarkest LariatProtect Other
30.42%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostFocus SashGrassium ZLife OrbChoice Band Fightinium Z Other Leaf BladeSacred SwordProtectTailwindSmart StrikeKnock OffDetect Other
20.46%
Tapu Koko electricfairyElectric SurgeChoice SpecsLife OrbElectrium ZChoice Scarf Terrain Extender Magnet Fairium Z Wiki Berry Assault Vest Air Balloon Other Dazzling GleamVolt SwitchProtectThunderboltHidden Power IceGrass KnotTauntDischargeThunderU-turnHidden Power Fire Brave Bird Wild Charge Other
17.97%
Tapu Fini waterfairyMisty SurgeLeftoversAguav BerryWiki BerryMago Berry Waterium Z Misty Seed Choice Specs Other MoonblastProtectHeal PulseMuddy WaterCalm MindNature's MadnessHazeIcy WindScaldIce BeamDazzling Gleam Other
17.72%
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfGroundium ZIapapa Berry Assault Vest Focus Sash Yache Berry Leftovers Choice Band Flyinium Z Mago Berry Other U-turnEarthquakeRock SlideKnock OffStealth RockEarth PowerSuperpowerProtectDefog Hidden Power Ice Other
17.39%
Kommo-o dragonfightingSoundproofOvercoat Bulletproof Kommonium ZOther Clanging ScalesProtectFlash CannonSubstituteFlamethrowerClose CombatPoison JabFocus Blast Drain Punch Rock Slide Other
17.18%
Tapu Lele psychicfairyPsychic SurgePsychium ZChoice ScarfTerrain ExtenderLife OrbMind Plate Choice Specs Fightinium Z Adrenaline Orb Wiki Berry Mago Berry Iapapa Berry Focus Sash Other PsychicMoonblastProtectTauntDazzling GleamPsyshockShadow BallThunderboltEnergy Ball Psych Up Ally Switch Focus Blast Other
15.09%
Mega Charizard Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YHeat WaveProtectSolar BeamAir SlashTailwindOverheatAncient PowerDragon PulseBeat Up Roost Other
14.61%
Pelipper waterflyingDrizzleKeen Eye Rain Dish Damp RockFocus SashChoice ScarfLife Orb Other HurricaneProtectScaldTailwindIce BeamSurfHidden Power RockWide GuardHydro PumpU-turnOther
13.72%
Swampert-Mega watergroundSwift SwimSwampertiteEarthquakeWaterfallProtectStealth RockIce PunchRock SlideOther
12.84%
Salamence-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteProtectDragon DanceEarthquakeDouble-EdgeReturnHyper VoiceRoostTailwindHeat Wave Flamethrower Dragon Claw Other
11.22%
Ferrothorn grasssteelIron BarbsAnticipation LeftoversRocky HelmetChoice BandAguav Berry Other ProtectGyro BallPower WhipLeech SeedCurseToxicKnock OffStealth RockIron HeadSeed Bomb Other
10.78%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force Groundium ZLeftoversAguav Berry Nothing Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Rindo Berry Other Earth PowerProtectIce BeamRecoverScaldMuddy Water Icy Wind Clear Smog Other
10.31%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressure Psychic SeedElectrium ZAguav BerryMisty Seed Wiki Berry Iapapa Berry Leftovers Sitrus Berry Weakness Policy Assault Vest Other Heat WaveTailwindThunderboltRoostHidden Power IceDischargeProtect Volt Switch Other
9.89%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeWiki BerryRocky HelmetAguav BerryBlack SludgeIapapa Berry Payapa Berry Figy Berry Other SporeRage PowderGiga DrainProtectSludge BombClear SmogOther
8.39%
Zeraora electricVolt AbsorbElectrium ZLife OrbExpert Belt Focus Sash Other Plasma FistsProtectFake OutVolt SwitchSnarlTauntKnock OffClose CombatGrass KnotDrain Punch Fire Punch Other
7.79%
Stakataka rocksteelBeast BoostFocus SashShuca BerryRockium ZLife Orb Psychium Z Iapapa Berry Wiki Berry Weakness Policy Other Gyro BallTrick RoomRock SlideProtectWide GuardStone EdgeOther
7.75%
Kingdra waterdragonSwift SwimSniper Damp Life OrbChoice SpecsWaterium ZOther Ice BeamProtectMuddy WaterHydro PumpDragon PulseSurfHidden Power GrassRain DanceDraco MeteorOther
7.66%
Diancie rockfairyClear BodyWeakness PolicyOther Diamond StormTrick RoomProtectMoonblastDazzling GleamOther
7.59%
Milotic waterCompetitiveMarvel Scale Cute Charm Maranga BerryAguav BerryIapapa BerryLeftoversPsychic SeedAdrenaline Orb Wiki Berry Flame Orb Waterium Z Other ScaldRecoverIce BeamProtectIcy WindHazeRefreshDragon Pulse Other
7.22%
Mega Camerupt firegroundSheer ForceCameruptiteEarth PowerProtectHeat WaveAncient PowerSubstituteFlash CannonEruptionRock SlideOther
7.17%
Genesect bugsteelDownloadChoice ScarfDouse DriveFocus Sash Assault Vest Other Ice BeamFlamethrowerU-turnIron HeadTechno BlastGiga DrainExplosionFlash CannonThunderbolt Other
6.87%
Metagross-Mega steelpsychicTough ClawsMetagrossiteProtectIron HeadStomping TantrumIce PunchZen HeadbuttRock SlideMeteor MashBullet PunchHammer Arm Other
6.83%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterInfiltrator Chlorophyll Focus SashNormalium Z Leftovers Other TailwindEncoreTauntHelping HandBeat UpTrick RoomEnergy BallEndeavorMoonblastDazzling Gleam Fake Tears Nature Power Sunny Day Protect Other
6.65%
Aegislash steelghostStance ChangeLeftoversGhostium ZWeakness Policy Aguav Berry Other King's ShieldShadow BallFlash CannonSubstituteWide GuardShadow Sneak Iron Head Swords Dance Other
6.36%
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