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Base Stats for Raichu
HP
60
Atk
85
Def
50
SpA
95
SpD
85
Spe
110
Best Moves for Raichu
Psyko
86.441%
Bluff
84.798%
Tonnerre
83.408%
Hidden Power Ice
39.949%
Abri
23.539%
Encore
19.439%
Change-Éclair
13.051%
Machination
10.758%
Fatal-Foudre
8.361%
Nœud Herbe
8.159%
Choc Psy
5.735%
Other
16.361%
Best Teammates for Raichu
Best Items for Raichu
Aloraïzélite
49.221%
Psychézélite
28.400%
Aimant
10.431%
Ceinture Force
3.246%
Veste de Combat
2.407%
Voltazélite
2.242%
Other
4.053%
Best Abilities for Raichu
Surf Caudal
100.000%
Best EV Spreads for Raichu
Modeste
252/
0/
0/
252/
0/
4
28.601%
Modeste
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
17.968%
Pressé
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
15.472%
Timide
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
13.197%
Modeste
36/
0/
0/
252/
0/
220
5.671%
Timide
132/
0/
124/
52/
100/
100
4.311%
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 18?
The top moves for Raichu in VGC 18 are Psyko (86.441%), Bluff (84.798%), Tonnerre (83.408%), Hidden Power Ice (39.949%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu synergizes well with Tapu Koko (76.666%), Ferrothorn (36.418%), Pelipper (36.302%), Metagross-Mega (29.056%). 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 Aloraïzélite (49.221%), Psychézélite (28.400%), Aimant (10.431%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Raichu?
The most common abilities for Raichu are Surf Caudal (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 Modeste with 252/0/0/252/0/4 (28.601% 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 18?
Raichu is currently ranked in the VGC 18 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.
Pokemon
% usage
Démétéros groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfGroundium ZAssault VestChoice Band Life Orb Other EarthquakeU-turnRock SlideSuperpowerProtectEarth PowerKnock OffHidden Power IceRock TombSludge BombStone EdgeOther
63.84%
Félinferno firedarkIntimidateBlaze Figy BerryAssault VestIapapa Berry Aguav Berry Mago Berry Other Fake OutFlare BlitzKnock OffU-turnLow KickProtect Snarl Darkest Lariat Other
46.32%
Tokopisco waterfairyMisty SurgeWiki BerryMago BerryWaterium ZChoice SpecsIapapa Berry Aguav Berry Other MoonblastProtectMuddy WaterCalm MindScaldHazeTrick Dazzling Gleam Other
43.00%
Katagami grasssteelBeast BoostGrassium ZFigy BerryIapapa BerryAssault VestFightinium Z Focus Sash Aguav Berry Mago Berry Flyinium Z Other Leaf BladeSacred SwordTailwindDetectProtectSubstituteSmart StrikeKnock OffOther
42.96%
Cresselia psychicLevitatePsychium ZWiki BerrySitrus BerryAguav BerryElectric Seed Misty Seed Iapapa Berry Mago Berry Other Icy WindTrick RoomHelping HandPsyshockAlly SwitchPsychicIce BeamMoonlightCalm MindToxic Skill Swap Shadow Ball Other
33.04%
Tokorico electricfairyElectric SurgeElectrium ZLife OrbChoice Specs Assault Vest Focus Sash Other Dazzling GleamThunderboltProtectVolt SwitchTauntElectrowebHidden Power Ice Thunder Sky Drop Nature's Madness Discharge Other
25.71%
Méga-Dracaufeu Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YProtectHeat WaveSolar BeamOverheatTailwindOther
24.69%
Tokopiyon psychicfairyPsychic SurgePsychium ZChoice ScarfLife Orb Mago Berry Choice Specs Wiki Berry Fightinium Z Other PsychicMoonblastProtectTauntDazzling GleamShadow BallAlly SwitchCalm MindHidden Power Fire Psyshock Other
24.56%
Metagross-Mega steelpsychicTough ClawsMetagrossiteIron HeadProtectStomping TantrumIce PunchZen HeadbuttOther
18.93%
Électhor electricflyingPressureSitrus BerryElectrium ZMago BerryMisty SeedPsychic SeedWiki Berry Aguav Berry Iapapa Berry Other ThunderboltTailwindHeat WaveRoostHidden Power IceProtectOther
18.38%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireShuca BerryGrassium ZFirium Z Groundium Z Life Orb Other Earth PowerProtectHeat WaveSubstituteRoarFlash CannonSolar BeamToxic Other
16.54%
Zéroïd rockpoisonBeast BoostFocus SashRockium ZAdrenaline OrbChoice Scarf Wiki Berry Life Orb Other Power GemSludge BombProtectTrick RoomHidden Power IceSubstitute Other
15.11%
Gaulet grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Wiki BerryOcca BerryAguav BerryIapapa BerryPayapa Berry Eject Button Figy Berry Focus Sash Other Rage PowderSporeProtectClear SmogSludge BombEnergy Ball Other
15.03%
Milobellus waterCompetitiveMarvel Scale Cute Charm Wiki BerryAdrenaline Orb Mago Berry Electric Seed Wacan Berry Other ScaldIcy WindProtectHazeRecoverOther
13.72%
Méga-Ectoplasma ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteProtectShadow BallSludge BombIcy WindPerish SongSubstituteTaunt Other
13.36%
Méga-Kangourex normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchReturnDouble-EdgeLow KickToxicDrain PunchProtectFrustration Other
10.91%
Salamence-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteProtectDragon DanceRoostReturnDouble-EdgeHyper VoiceTailwindFlamethrowerEarthquakeOther
10.51%
Ronflex normalGluttonyThick Fat Immunity Figy BerryAguav BerryIapapa BerryWiki Berry Mago Berry Other Belly DrumReturnRecycleProtectHigh HorsepowerEarthquakeCurseFrustration Stomping Tantrum Other
9.91%
Méga-Tyranocif rockdarkSand StreamTyranitariteRock SlideProtectCrunchDragon DanceIce Punch Curse Assurance Other
8.20%
Tokotoro grassfairyGrassy SurgeChoice ScarfFigy BerryAssault VestGrassium Z Life Orb Aguav Berry Fightinium Z Mago Berry Choice Band Eject Button Miracle Seed Other Wood HammerSuperpowerHorn LeechProtectRock SlideStone EdgeNature's Madness Swords Dance Dazzling Gleam Substitute Taunt Bulk Up Whirlwind Other
7.70%
Tyranocif rockdarkSand StreamUnnerve Weakness PolicyLife OrbDarkinium ZChoice Scarf Rockium Z Choice Band Assault Vest Iron Ball Other Rock SlideProtectCrunchIce PunchLow KickDragon DanceAssuranceFoul PlayStone Edge Superpower Fire Punch Other
7.17%
Tritosor watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force Wiki BerryGroundium ZIapapa BerryAguav Berry Psychic Seed Mago Berry Rocky Helmet Power Anklet Electric Seed Leftovers Figy Berry Other Earth PowerProtectIce BeamClear SmogRecoverToxicScaldOther
5.08%
Méga-Flagadoss waterpsychicShell ArmorSlowbroniteTrick RoomProtectScaldPsyshockPsychicSurfOther
4.35%
Forme de Motisma electricfireLevitateElectrium ZMago BerryAguav BerryWiki Berry Iapapa Berry Choice Specs Other OverheatThunderboltProtectAlly SwitchWill-O-WispElectrowebVolt SwitchOther
4.11%
Bamboiselle steelflyingBeast BoostLeftoversMisty SeedPsychic Seed Grassy Seed Figy Berry Electric Seed Assault Vest Other ProtectLeech SeedHeavy SlamFlamethrowerAcrobaticsSubstituteOther
3.79%
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