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Raichu

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Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#46

Base Stats for Raichu

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

Best Moves for Raichu

Psíquico
85.140%
Rayo
81.930%
Sorpresa
75.920%
Otra Vez
66.056%
Protección
29.552%
Psicocarga
11.343%
Bola Voltio
10.309%
Voltiocambio
10.041%
Hidden Power Ice
8.784%
Campo Eléctrico
5.139%
Other
15.786%

Best Teammates for Raichu

Best Items for Raichu

Alo-Raistal Z
46.167%
Psicostal Z
21.596%
Banda Aguante
11.206%
Gafas Elección
8.249%
Electrostal Z
4.627%
Vidasfera
2.423%
Other
2.706%

Best Abilities for Raichu

Cola Surf
100.000%

Best EV Spreads for Raichu

Miedosa
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
29.460%
Miedosa
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
18.797%
Activa
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
10.386%
Modesta
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
9.420%
Miedosa
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
7.490%
Modesta
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
3.174%

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
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Raichu in VGC 17?

The top moves for Raichu in VGC 17 are Psíquico (85.140%), Rayo (81.930%), Sorpresa (75.920%), Otra Vez (66.056%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Raichu?

Raichu synergizes well with Tapu Koko (80.901%), Celesteela (51.507%), Garchomp (45.207%), Tapu Lele (40.419%). 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 Alo-Raistal Z (46.167%), Psicostal Z (21.596%), Banda Aguante (11.206%). 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 Miedosa with 4/0/0/252/0/252 (29.460% 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 17?

Raichu is currently ranked in the VGC 17 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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