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Base Stats for Raichu
HP
60
Atk
90
Def
55
SpA
90
SpD
80
Spe
110
Best Moves for Raichu
Fake Out
81.818%
Encore
72.727%
Protect
45.455%
Electroweb
45.455%
Thunderbolt
36.364%
Volt Switch
36.364%
Zap Cannon
18.182%
Focus Blast
18.182%
Alluring Voice
9.091%
Nasty Plot
9.091%
Nuzzle
9.091%
Hyper Beam
9.091%
Thunder
9.091%
Best Teammates for Raichu
Best Items for Raichu
Focus Sash
36.364%
Sitrus Berry
27.273%
Air Balloon
9.091%
Focus Band
9.091%
Shuca Berry
9.091%
Best Abilities for Raichu
Lightning Rod
100.000%
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.
Raichu Pokemon Champions Teams
Curated from top community competitive teams on 8 Limitless, Twitter, VGCPastes
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Shadow Ball
ghost
Disable
normal
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Weather Ball
normal
Protect
normal
Perish Song
normal
Encore
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Leech Life
bug
Protect
normal
Sucker Punch
dark
Iron Head
steel
Electro Shot
electric
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Protect
normal
Flash Cannon
steel
Volt Switch
electric
Protect
normal
Encore
normal
Fake Out
normal
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Raichu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments?
The top moves for Raichu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments are Fake Out (81.818%), Encore (72.727%), Protect (45.455%), Electroweb (45.455%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Raichu?
Raichu synergizes well with Charizard-Mega-Y (36.364%), Empoleon (27.273%), Gallade (27.273%), Arcanine-Hisui (27.273%). 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 (36.364%), Sitrus Berry (27.273%), Air Balloon (9.091%). 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 (100.000%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What is Raichu's winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments?
Raichu has a 42.5% winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments, based on 135 wins and 183 losses with 1 ties. Winrates are aggregated from Limitless tours over the past 4 weeks.
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 Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments?
Raichu is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments metagame. Check the usage percentage, 42.5% winrate, and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Rillaboom 50.197% winrate grassGrassy Surge Miracle Seed Sitrus Berry Life Orb Eject Button Occa Berry Fake Out Grassy Glide Wood Hammer High Horsepower U-turn Protect Knock Off Superpower Drum Beating Stomping Tantrum
53.98%
Sneasler 49.204% winrate fightingpoisonUnburden Poison Touch Grassy Seed Psychic Seed White Herb Focus Sash Close Combat Dire Claw Protect Fake Out Rock Slide Coaching Throat Chop Rock Tomb Swords Dance Acrobatics
42.90%
Incineroar 49.423% winrate firedarkIntimidate Sitrus Berry Chople Berry Passho Berry Rocky Helmet White Herb Fake Out Parting Shot Flare Blitz Throat Chop Darkest Lariat Protect Helping Hand Snarl Close Combat Taunt
32.44%
Mega Salamence 50.227% winrate dragonflyingIntimidate Aerilate Moxie Salamencite Protect Hyper Voice Tailwind Draco Meteor Double-Edge Flamethrower Dragon Pulse Heat Wave Dragon Claw Dragon Dance
31.09%
Kingambit 49.739% winrate darksteelDefiant Supreme Overlord Chople Berry Life Orb Black Glasses Focus Sash Occa Berry Kowtow Cleave Sucker Punch Iron Head Protect Low Kick Swords Dance
24.09%
Gholdengo 52.547% winrate steelghostGood as Gold Life Orb Grassy Seed Choice Scarf Leftovers Focus Sash Make It Rain Shadow Ball Protect Nasty Plot Power Gem Thunderbolt Trick
22.26%
Basculegion 48.615% winrate waterghostAdaptability Swift Swim Choice Scarf Life Orb Mystic Water Focus Sash Sitrus Berry Last Respects Wave Crash Aqua Jet Protect Flip Turn Liquidation Head Smash Psychic Fangs
19.20%
Mega Raichu Y 52.873% winrate electricLightning Rod No Guard Static Raichunite Y Zap Cannon Focus Blast Protect Fake Out Encore Volt Switch Grass Knot
15.61%
Arcanine-Hisui 51.553% winrate firerockRock Head Intimidate Focus Sash Choice Scarf Flare Blitz Protect Head Smash Extreme Speed Rock Slide Close Combat Wild Charge
15.57%
Farigiraf 47.610% winrate normalpsychicArmor Tail Sitrus Berry Colbur Berry Grassy Seed Mental Herb Psychic Seed Trick Room Protect Psychic Helping Hand Thunderbolt Expanding Force Twin Beam Hyper Voice Imprison Nasty Plot
15.15%
Mega Golisopod 46.428% winrate bugsteelEmergency Exit Tough Claws Golisopite Leech Life Iron Head Protect Swords Dance Sucker Punch Liquidation First Impression Close Combat Drill Run Aqua Jet
15.06%
Indeedee 46.858% winrate psychicnormalPsychic Surge Choice Scarf Colbur Berry Rocky Helmet Psychic Seed Focus Sash Trick Room Follow Me Helping Hand Expanding Force Psychic Protect Trick Mystical Fire Dazzling Gleam Imprison
13.37%
Pelipper 49.007% winrate waterflyingDrizzle Keen Eye Focus Sash Sitrus Berry Life Orb Damp Rock Choice Scarf Hurricane Weather Ball Tailwind Wide Guard Protect Muddy Water Ice Beam Icy Wind U-turn Helping Hand
12.35%
Milotic 48.807% winrate waterCompetitive Marvel Scale Leftovers Sitrus Berry Psychic Seed Grassy Seed Rindo Berry Protect Scald Ice Beam Icy Wind Muddy Water Coil Hypnosis Recover Life Dew Haze
12.15%
Floette-Eternal-Mega fairyFlower Veil Fairy Aura Symbiosis Floettite Protect Dazzling Gleam Calm Mind Moonblast Draining Kiss Light of Ruin
12.12%
Archaludon 51.643% winrate steeldragonStamina Sturdy Leftovers Chople Berry Psychic Seed Life Orb Electro Shot Protect Dragon Pulse Flash Cannon Snarl Aura Sphere Draco Meteor
12.11%
Sylveon 48.842% winrate fairyPixilate Cute Charm Fairy Feather Life Orb Leftovers Hyper Voice Hyper Beam Quick Attack Detect Protect Yawn Mystical Fire Calm Mind Moonblast Helping Hand
11.79%
Indeedee-F 45.482% winrate psychicnormalPsychic Surge Colbur Berry Rocky Helmet Psychic Seed Sitrus Berry Focus Sash Follow Me Trick Room Helping Hand Psychic Protect Terrain Pulse Imprison Dazzling Gleam Heal Pulse Mystical Fire
11.18%
Mega Charizard Y 50.304% winrate fireflyingBlaze Solar Power Drought Charizardite Y Heat Wave Protect Weather Ball Solar Beam Ancient Power Hurricane Air Slash Dragon Pulse Helping Hand
9.85%
Mega Staraptor 50.138% winrate fightingflyingIntimidate Reckless Contrary Staraptite Close Combat Protect Brave Bird Tailwind Roost Dual Wingbeat
7.81%
Mega Gardevoir 44.824% winrate psychicfairyTrace Synchronize Telepathy Gardevoirite Protect Hyper Voice Expanding Force Trick Room Thunderbolt Calm Mind Mystical Fire Aura Sphere Moonblast Psychic
7.69%
Mega Garchomp Z 49.021% winrate dragonRough Skin Levitate Sand Veil Garchompite Z Protect Power Gem Draco Meteor Flamethrower Earth Power Dragon Pulse Fire Blast Rock Slide
7.63%
Garchomp 47.272% winrate dragongroundRough Skin Sand Veil Life Orb Choice Scarf Sitrus Berry Rocky Helmet Roseli Berry Dragon Claw Rock Slide Protect Stomping Tantrum Earthquake Rock Tomb Poison Jab Swords Dance Iron Head Earth Power
7.13%
Volcarona 49.757% winrate bugfireFlame Body Grassy Seed Rocky Helmet Sitrus Berry Leftovers Focus Sash Protect Quiver Dance Rage Powder Heat Wave Struggle Bug Giga Drain Tailwind Overheat Bug Buzz Fiery Dance
6.90%
Mega Tyranitar 50.883% winrate rockdarkSand Stream Tyranitarite Rock Slide Protect Knock Off Low Kick Dragon Dance Ice Punch High Horsepower
6.77%
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