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Raichu

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#169

Base Stats for Raichu

HP
60
Atk
85
Def
50
SpA
95
SpD
85
Spe
110

Best Moves for Raichu

Sorpresa
72.322%
Electrotela
50.297%
Otra Vez
39.096%
Psíquico
32.190%
Rayo
27.694%
Trueno
27.430%
Voltiocambio
24.341%
Desarme
22.073%
Protección
18.227%
Surf
15.767%
Bola Voltio
14.522%
Vasta Fuerza
13.118%
Teraexplosión
11.218%
Paz Mental
11.150%
Chispazo
7.612%
Other
12.942%

Best Teammates for Raichu

Best Items for Raichu

Vidasfera
32.695%
Semilla Electro
25.244%
Banda Aguante
22.756%
Chaleco Asalto
15.673%
Other
3.633%

Best Abilities for Raichu

Cola Surf
100.000%

Best EV Spreads for Raichu

Modesta
100/
0/
156/
0/
0/
252
24.911%
Modesta
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
17.172%
Miedosa
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
16.305%
Activa
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
11.862%
Fuerte
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
11.651%
Miedosa
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
11.150%

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 2026 Regulation Set I?

The top moves for Raichu in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I are Sorpresa (72.322%), Electrotela (50.297%), Otra Vez (39.096%), Psíquico (32.190%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Raichu?

Raichu synergizes well with Miraidon (85.847%), Calyrex-Shadow (53.676%), Incineroar (28.902%), Zamazenta-Crowned (25.948%). 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 Vidasfera (32.695%), Semilla Electro (25.244%), Banda Aguante (22.756%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Raichu?

The most common abilities for Raichu are Cola Surf (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 Modesta with 100/0/156/0/0/252 (24.911% 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 2026 Regulation Set I?

Raichu is currently ranked in the VGC 2026 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.





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