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Raichu

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Usage Percent
11%
Monthly Rank
#15

Base Stats for Raichu

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

Best Moves for Raichu

Sorpresa
99.858%
Moflete Estático
88.166%
Voltiocambio
71.317%
Esfuerzo
59.453%
Amago
23.683%
Placaje Eléctrico
16.109%
Otra Vez
13.462%
Hidden Power Water
6.736%
Rayo
5.497%
Other
15.720%

Best Teammates for Raichu

Best Items for Raichu

Chaleco Asalto
71.769%
Banda Aguante
13.341%
Tabla Trueno
5.693%
Vidasfera
2.118%
Globo Helio
1.458%
Other
3.839%

Best Abilities for Raichu

Pararrayos
99.198%
Electricidad Estática
0.802%

Best EV Spreads for Raichu

Miedosa
36/
0/
204/
20/
68/
180
23.394%
Alegre
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
9.960%
Miedosa
36/
0/
68/
4/
148/
252
9.301%
Miedosa
44/
0/
212/
0/
44/
208
5.502%
Miedosa
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.713%
Alegre
4/
0/
0/
0/
252/
252
4.088%

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 VGC 16?

The top moves for Raichu in VGC 16 are Sorpresa (99.858%), Moflete Estático (88.166%), Voltiocambio (71.317%), Esfuerzo (59.453%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Raichu?

Raichu synergizes well with Kyogre-Primal (69.733%), Bronzong (48.465%), Rayquaza-Mega (47.577%), Hitmontop (40.214%). 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 Chaleco Asalto (71.769%), Banda Aguante (13.341%), Tabla Trueno (5.693%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Raichu?

The most common abilities for Raichu are Pararrayos (99.198%) and Electricidad Estática (0.802%). 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 Miedosa with 36/0/204/20/68/180 (23.394% 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 VGC 16?

Raichu is currently ranked in the VGC 16 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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