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Raichu
electric Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
4%
Monthly Rank
#38
Base Stats for Raichu
HP
60
Atk
90
Def
55
SpA
90
SpD
80
Spe
110
Best Moves for Raichu
Fake Out
normal
99.245%
Nuzzle
electric
57.620%
Volt Switch
electric
49.534%
Thunderbolt
electric
49.387%
Encore
normal
46.075%
Protect
normal
23.103%
Feint
normal
18.350%
Endeavor
normal
17.108%
Hidden Power Ice
ice
11.029%
Fling
dark
9.127%
Other
19.420%
Best Teammates for Raichu
Charizard-Mega-Y
fire
31.409%
Politoed
water
27.109%
Talonflame
fire
22.761%
Salamence-Mega
dragon
19.245%
Scrafty
darkfighting
18.388%
Hydreigon
darkdragon
18.179%
Metagross-Mega
steelpsychic
16.027%
Ludicolo
watergrass
15.874%
Blaziken
firefighting
12.872%
Swampert
waterground
11.723%
Smeargle
normal
10.567%
Swoobat
psychic
7.072%
Best Items for Raichu
Focus Sash
48.475%
Assault Vest
29.713%
Petaya Berry
7.060%
Air Balloon
6.154%
Lum Berry
2.680%
Sitrus Berry
2.266%
Other
3.652%
Best Abilities for Raichu
Lightning Rod
99.884%
Static
0.116%
Best EV Spreads for Raichu
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
18.532%
Timid
252/
0/
0/
4/
0/
252
16.616%
Timid
244/
0/
4/
4/
4/
252
9.093%
Timid
252/
0/
4/
0/
0/
252
8.824%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
5.187%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
4.564%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Raichu in VGC 15?
The top moves for Raichu in VGC 15 are Fake Out (99.245%), Nuzzle (57.620%), Volt Switch (49.534%), Thunderbolt (49.387%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu synergizes well with Charizard-Mega-Y (31.409%), Politoed (27.109%), Talonflame (22.761%), Salamence-Mega (19.245%). 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 (48.475%), Assault Vest (29.713%), Petaya Berry (7.060%). 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 (99.884%) and Static (0.116%). 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 (18.532% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Raichu good in VGC 15?
Raichu is currently ranked in the VGC 15 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.
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfChoice BandAssault VestLife Orb Other Rock SlideEarthquakeSuperpowerU-turnKnock OffExplosionOther
60.77%
Kangaskhan-Mega normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchReturnLow KickPower-Up PunchProtectDouble-EdgeFrustrationIce PunchOther
52.41%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireShuca BerryLeftovers Safety Goggles Other ProtectHeat WaveEarth PowerSubstituteFlash CannonHidden Power IceOther
39.85%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeRocky HelmetMental Herb Eject Button Other Rage PowderSporeProtectGiga DrainSludge BombEnergy Ball Other
39.26%
Thundurus electricflyingPranksterSitrus BerryLife OrbSafety GogglesRocky Helmet Other ThunderboltThunder WaveTauntProtectHidden Power IceSwaggerRain Dance Other
28.50%
Sylveon fairyPixilateCute Charm Pixie PlateChoice SpecsLeftovers Life Orb Other Hyper VoiceProtectHyper BeamHelping HandPsyshockHidden Power GroundMagic CoatSubstituteShadow BallQuick AttackDetectMoonblastCalm Mind Other
19.61%
Aegislash steelghostStance ChangeLeftoversWeakness PolicyLife OrbSafety Goggles Spooky Plate Other King's ShieldShadow BallWide GuardFlash CannonSubstituteToxicShadow SneakOther
18.94%
Cresselia psychicLevitateSitrus BerryRocky HelmetSafety GogglesKee Berry Mental Herb Leftovers Other PsychicIce BeamTrick RoomIcy WindHidden Power GroundMoonlightHelping HandSkill SwapCalm MindThunder WaveProtectToxicSunny Day Other
18.52%
Politoed waterDrizzleWater Absorb Damp Sitrus BerryLife OrbLeftoversChoice ScarfChoice Specs Eject Button Wacan Berry Damp Rock Other Ice BeamScaldProtectHelping HandPerish SongSurfHydro PumpRain DanceIcy Wind Other
16.75%
Gardevoir-Mega psychicfairyPixilateGardevoiriteHyper VoiceProtectPsychicTrick RoomImprisonHidden Power GroundPsyshockOther
16.08%
Milotic waterCompetitiveMarvel Scale Cute Charm Sitrus BerryMaranga BerryLeftoversLum Berry Rocky Helmet Other ScaldIcy WindProtectRecoverSafeguardIce BeamOther
15.12%
Scrafty darkfightingIntimidateShed Skin Moxie Lum BerryAssault VestSafety GogglesEject ButtonSitrus Berry Other Fake OutKnock OffDrain PunchProtectQuick GuardSuper Fang Detect Ice Punch Snarl Other
11.24%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressureSitrus BerryLife OrbWeakness PolicyRocky Helmet Safety Goggles Assault Vest Choice Specs Other TailwindThunderboltRoostHidden Power IceHeat WaveThunderVolt Switch Discharge Other
10.77%
Azumarill waterfairyHuge PowerSap Sipper Thick Fat Sitrus BerryAssault VestChoice Band Other Aqua JetProtectBelly DrumKnock OffPlay RoughWaterfallOther
10.71%
Salamence-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteProtectHyper VoiceDouble-EdgeDraco MeteorDragon DanceFlamethrowerFire BlastReturnRoost Earthquake Hyper Beam Facade Tailwind Other
10.38%
Talonflame fireflyingGale WingsFlame Body Choice BandLife OrbSafety Goggles Sky Plate Sharp Beak Charti Berry Focus Sash Other Brave BirdFlare BlitzU-turnTailwindProtectQuick GuardWill-O-WispSleep TalkTauntSwords Dance Swagger Other
10.03%
Ludicolo watergrassSwift SwimOwn Tempo Rain Dish Assault VestChoice Specs Leftovers Focus Sash Life Orb Sitrus Berry Other ScaldIce BeamGiga DrainFake OutHydro PumpProtectEnergy BallOther
9.26%
Charizard-Mega-Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YProtectHeat WaveSolar BeamFlamethrowerOverheatHidden Power GroundTailwindOther
9.23%
Breloom grassfightingTechnicianEffect Spore Poison Heal Focus SashChoice ScarfOther SporeBullet SeedMach PunchProtectSuperpowerOther
8.60%
Tyranitar rockdarkSand StreamUnnerve Choice ScarfLum BerryChople BerryLife OrbFocus Sash Weakness Policy Iron Ball Other Rock SlideCrunchProtectSuperpowerIce PunchLow KickDragon DanceIce BeamAssurance Other
8.33%
Suicune waterPressureRocky HelmetLeftoversSitrus BerryChesto Berry Other ScaldIce BeamTailwindSnarlProtect Rest Calm Mind Other
7.84%
Bisharp darksteelDefiantInner Focus Pressure Focus SashLife OrbSafety Goggles Other Iron HeadSucker PunchKnock OffProtectOther
7.40%
Gengar-Mega ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteProtectShadow BallDisablePerish SongSludge BombWill-O-WispSubstituteHex Other
7.06%
Hydreigon darkdragonLevitateChoice SpecsLife OrbChoice ScarfChople Berry Safety Goggles Black Glasses Other Dark PulseDraco MeteorEarth PowerProtectHeat WaveFlamethrowerU-turnFlash CannonTailwindFire Blast Other
6.52%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateSitrus BerryAssault VestChoice Specs Leftovers Magnet Other Hydro PumpThunderboltProtectWill-O-WispDischargeHidden Power FireHidden Power IceVolt SwitchOther
5.72%
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