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Base Stats for Raichu
HP
60
Atk
85
Def
50
SpA
95
SpD
85
Spe
110
Best Moves for Raichu
Bluff
65.208%
Frotte-Frimousse
60.048%
Effort
47.879%
Toile Élek
35.420%
Abri
33.885%
Encore
32.750%
Croco Larme
29.468%
Change-Éclair
25.354%
Ondes Étranges
16.238%
Tonnerre
8.451%
Machination
8.441%
Vaste Pouvoir
7.838%
Psyko
6.731%
Voix Envoûtante
4.167%
Other
18.122%
Best Teammates for Raichu
Best Items for Raichu
Ceinture Force
82.598%
Orbe Vie
8.885%
Graine Électrik
3.680%
Other
4.838%
Best Abilities for Raichu
Surf Caudal
100.000%
Best EV Spreads for Raichu
Timide
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
25.393%
Prudent
252/
0/
4/
0/
0/
252
23.431%
Timide
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
15.149%
Timide
4/
0/
0/
0/
252/
252
4.656%
Modeste
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.174%
Timide
252/
0/
0/
4/
0/
252
4.075%
Type Matchups for Raichu
Weak
Ground
2x
Bug
2x
Ghost
2x
Dark
2x
Resist
Electric
1/2x
Fighting
1/2x
Flying
1/2x
Psychic
1/2x
Steel
1/2x
Immune
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Raichu in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?
The top moves for Raichu in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I are Bluff (65.208%), Frotte-Frimousse (60.048%), Effort (47.879%), Toile Élek (35.420%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu synergizes well with Miraidon (85.750%), Iron Hands (36.373%), Ogerpon (34.493%), Incineroar (33.739%). 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 Ceinture Force (82.598%), Orbe Vie (8.885%), Graine Électrik (3.680%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Raichu?
The most common abilities for Raichu are Surf Caudal (100.000%). 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 Timide with 4/0/0/252/0/252 (25.393% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
What is Raichu weak to and resistant against?
Raichu is weak to Ground (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no attacking types.
Is Raichu good in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?
Raichu is currently ranked in the VGC 2025 Regulation Set I 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
Félinferno firedarkIntimidateBlaze Assault VestRocky HelmetSafety GogglesRoom Service Sitrus Berry Covert Cloak Other Fake OutKnock OffFlare BlitzParting ShotU-turnWill-O-WispTauntOther
47.67%
Miraidon electricdragonHadron EngineChoice ScarfChoice SpecsAssault VestLife Orb Covert Cloak Other Electro DriftVolt SwitchDraco MeteorSnarlDazzling GleamProtect Other
42.62%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostLife OrbFocus SashChoice SpecsSpell Tag Covert Cloak Spooky Plate Leftovers Other Astral BarrageProtectPsychicNasty PlotPollen PuffEncoreDraining KissExpanding Force Will-O-Wisp Calm Mind Shadow Ball Trick Tera Blast Other
36.90%
Zamazenta-Crowned fightingsteelDauntless ShieldRusted ShieldBody PressProtectWide GuardHeavy SlamImprisonIron HeadOther
34.05%
Shifours fightingwaterUnseen FistFocus SashChoice ScarfChoice BandMystic WaterOther Surging StrikesAqua JetClose CombatU-turnDetectTauntProtectOther
29.94%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceClear AmuletLeftoversNever-Melt IceChoice Band Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Other Glacial LanceTrick RoomProtectHigh HorsepowerLeech SeedImprison Close Combat Icicle Crash Other
29.23%
Gorythmic grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle Seed Other Fake OutGrassy GlideU-turnWood HammerOther
25.70%
Baojian darkiceSword of RuinFocus SashLife OrbAssault Vest Safety Goggles Other ProtectSucker PunchIce SpinnerIcicle CrashTauntSacred SwordIce ShardCrunchRuinationOther
21.01%
Ire-Foudre electricdragonProtosynthesisBooster EnergyLife OrbMagnetAssault VestZap Plate Other ThunderclapThunderboltProtectDraco MeteorDragon PulseSnarl Other
16.76%
Farfaduvet grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Covert CloakFocus SashAbility Shield Mental Herb Other TailwindMoonblastEncoreLight ScreenFake TearsTauntEndeavorDazzling Gleam Protect Other
16.37%
Gaulet grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Rocky HelmetMental HerbCovert Cloak Sitrus Berry Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffSludge BombOther
15.83%
Angoliath darkfairyPranksterFrisk Pickpocket Light ClayCovert CloakOther Light ScreenSpirit BreakReflectThunder WaveFake OutScary FaceFoul PlayParting Shot Other
15.06%
Kyogre waterDrizzleMystic WaterChoice ScarfAssault VestChoice Specs Covert Cloak Splash Plate Leftovers Power Lens Other Water SpoutOrigin PulseProtectHydro PumpThunderIce BeamTera Blast Other
14.84%
Pyrax bugfireFlame BodySwarm LeftoversElectric SeedRocky HelmetCovert Cloak Grassy Seed Other ProtectQuiver DanceFiery DanceStruggle BugGiga DrainFlamethrowerRage PowderTailwindOther
14.47%
Queulorior normalMoodyTechnicianOwn Tempo Focus SashOther Follow MeSporeFake OutDecorateWide GuardSpiky ShieldOther
14.05%
Démétéros groundflyingSheer ForceSand Force Life OrbChoice Scarf Focus Sash Other Earth PowerSludge BombProtectSandsear StormTauntSubstituteOther
13.60%
Boréas flyingPranksterDefiant Covert CloakSharp BeakRocky HelmetFocus Sash Mental Herb Sky Plate Other TailwindBleakwind StormTauntProtectRain DanceOther
12.84%
Flotte-Mèche ghostfairyProtosynthesisFocus SashBooster EnergyChoice SpecsOther MoonblastProtectIcy WindShadow BallTauntThunder WaveDazzling GleamOther
11.05%
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailCud Chew Sap Sipper Electric SeedSitrus BerrySafety Goggles Mental Herb Rocky Helmet Throat Spray Other Trick RoomHelping HandFoul PlayPsychicImprisonProtectPsychic NoiseRoarAlly Switch Other
9.83%
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldElectric SeedPower HerbLeftoversCovert Cloak Mental Herb Grassy Seed Choice Specs Other Moongeist BeamTrick RoomWide GuardMoonblastMeteor BeamProtectExpanding ForceCalm MindOther
9.39%
Groudon groundDroughtAssault VestClear AmuletSitrus Berry Leftovers Covert Cloak Other Precipice BladesHeat CrashProtectHigh HorsepowerStone EdgeBulldozeWill-O-Wisp Rock Slide Brick Break Fire Punch Bulk Up Other
9.14%
Yuyu darkfireBeads of RuinChoice ScarfChoice Specs Other Heat WaveDark PulseSnarlOverheatFlamethrowerRuinationOther
8.46%
Farfurex fightingpoisonUnburdenPoison Touch Pressure Electric SeedOther Fake OutDire ClawClose CombatToxic SpikesThroat ChopAcid SprayUpper HandLow KickFeintOther
8.12%
Koraidon fightingdragonOrichalcum PulseLife OrbClear AmuletAbility ShieldPsychic Seed Choice Scarf Covert Cloak Loaded Dice Other Flare BlitzProtectFlame ChargeClose CombatCollision CourseDragon ClawU-turn Drain Punch Swords Dance Other
7.90%
Ogerpon-Cornerstone grassrockSturdyCornerstone MaskIvy CudgelFollow MeSpiky ShieldWood HammerPower WhipTauntEncore Other
7.59%
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