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Raichu

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#352

Base Stats for Raichu

HP
60
Atk
90
Def
55
SpA
90
SpD
80
Spe
110

Best Moves for Raichu

Volt Switch
63.622%
Quick Attack
49.730%
Thunderbolt
39.243%
Hidden Power Ice
32.134%
Protect
27.084%
Endeavor
25.894%
Focus Blast
25.395%
Nasty Plot
16.879%
Fake Out
15.959%
Volt Tackle
15.409%
Knock Off
12.341%
Iron Tail
12.256%
Grass Knot
10.009%
Agility
9.624%
Electro Ball
8.560%
Thunder
5.352%
Brick Break
4.944%
Thunder Punch
3.744%
Charge Beam
3.116%
Other
18.704%

Best Teammates for Raichu

Best Items for Raichu

Focus Sash
34.614%
Expert Belt
20.014%
Razor Claw
11.764%
Life Orb
9.658%
Electrium Z
6.245%
Leftovers
5.963%
Assault Vest
3.587%
Air Balloon
2.921%
Choice Specs
1.259%
Other
3.974%

Best Abilities for Raichu

Lightning Rod
78.748%
Static
21.252%

Best EV Spreads for Raichu

Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
32.934%
Naive
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
25.894%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
11.764%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
5.681%
Careful
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
3.564%
Hasty
0/
252/
0/
4/
0/
252
3.260%

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 OU?

The top moves for Raichu in OU are Volt Switch (63.622%), Quick Attack (49.730%), Thunderbolt (39.243%), Hidden Power Ice (32.134%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Raichu?

Raichu synergizes well with Charizard-Mega-Y (49.571%), Snorlax (27.829%), Espeon (27.579%), Blastoise (26.872%). 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 (34.614%), Expert Belt (20.014%), Razor Claw (11.764%). 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 (78.748%) and Static (21.252%). 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 0/0/0/252/4/252 (32.934% 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 OU?

Raichu is currently ranked in the OU 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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