Raichu

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Monthly Usage
21k
Usage Percent
2%
Monthly Rank
#55

Base Stats for Raichu

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

Best Moves for Raichu

Fake Out
normal
95.238%
Volt Switch
electric
61.905%
Nuzzle
electric
52.381%
Encore
normal
38.095%
Protect
normal
28.571%
Electroweb
electric
23.810%
Thunderbolt
electric
23.810%
Endeavor
normal
19.048%
Fake Tears
dark
19.048%
Helping Hand
normal
9.524%
Feint
normal
9.524%
Thunder
electric
4.762%
Focus Blast
fighting
4.762%
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
4.762%
Knock Off
dark
4.762%

Best Items for Raichu

Focus Sash
38.095%
Sitrus Berry
23.810%
Shuca Berry
14.286%
Magnet
9.524%
Leftovers
9.524%
Bright Powder
4.762%

Best Abilities for Raichu

Lightning Rod
90.476%
Static
9.524%

Raichu Pokemon Champions Teams

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Meganium
Grass
Ability Overgrow
Item Meganiumite
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Weather Ball
normal
Solar Beam
grass
Protect
normal
Raichu
Electric
Ability Lightning Rod
Item Shuca Berry
Fake Out
normal
Encore
normal
Fake Tears
dark
Electroweb
electric
Talonflame
FireFlying
Ability Gale Wings
Item Focus Sash
Brave Bird
flying
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Rain Dance
water
Milotic
Water
Ability Competitive
Item Leftovers
Muddy Water
water
Ice Beam
ice
Protect
normal
Helping Hand
normal
Farigiraf
NormalPsychic
Ability Armor Tail
Item Sitrus Berry
Twin Beam
psychic
Hyper Voice
normal
Protect
normal
Trick Room
psychic
Hydreigon
DarkDragon
Ability Levitate
Item Black Glasses
Draco Meteor
dragon
Dark Pulse
dark
Protect
normal
Earth Power
ground
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Palafin
Water
Ability Zero to Hero
Item Mystic Water
Wave Crash
water
Jet Punch
water
Bulk Up
fighting
Protect
normal
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Leftovers
Fake Out
normal
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Flare Blitz
fire
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Sitrus Berry
Trick Room
psychic
Rage Powder
bug
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Imprison
psychic
Raichu
Electric
Ability Lightning Rod
Item Focus Sash
Fake Out
normal
Helping Hand
normal
Encore
normal
Volt Switch
electric
Dragonite
DragonFlying
Ability Inner Focus
Item Lum Berry
Tailwind
flying
Dual Wingbeat
flying
Dragon Claw
dragon
Protect
normal
Lucario
FightingSteel
Ability Inner Focus
Item Lucarionite
Aura Sphere
fighting
Vacuum Wave
fighting
Flash Cannon
steel
Protect
normal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Raichu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament?

The top moves for Raichu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament are Fake Out (95.238%), Volt Switch (61.905%), Nuzzle (52.381%), Encore (38.095%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Raichu?

Raichu synergizes well with Garchomp (47.619%), Dragonite (28.571%), Gyarados (28.571%), Pelipper (28.571%). 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 (38.095%), Sitrus Berry (23.810%), Shuca Berry (14.286%). 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 (90.476%) and Static (9.524%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

Is Raichu good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament?

Raichu is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament 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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