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Raichu
Mouse Pokémon
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Abilities: Static, Lightning Rod
Format
Season
Raichu best build
Doubles · CurrentThe most popular Raichu build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, and Protect holding Raichunite Y with a Timid nature.
Zap Cannon86.4%
ElectricSpecial120 Pow5 PP
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Focus Blast84.9%
FightingSpecial120 Pow5 PP
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Fake Out83.4%
NormalPhysical40 Pow10 PP
Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
Protect81.7%
NormalStatus— Pow10 PP
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
Item86.9%
Raichunite Y
Allows Raichu to Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu Y.
Nature79.8%
Timid
+Spd -Atk
Ability96.5%
Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Zap Cannon86.4%
- 2Focus Blast84.9%
- 3Fake Out83.4%
- 4Protect81.7%
- 5Grass Knot9.6%
- 6Volt Switch9.5%
- 7Encore6.6%
- 8Volt Tackle6.1%
Held items
- 1Raichunite Y86.9%
- 2Raichunite X7.5%
- 3Focus Sash2.9%
- 4Magnet0.5%
- 5Shuca Berry0.5%
- 6Sitrus Berry0.3%
- 7Life Orb0.2%
- 8Quick Claw0.1%
Natures
- 1Timid79.8%
- 2Modest10.2%
- 3Jolly6.3%
- 4Adamant1.2%
Abilities
- 1Lightning Rod96.5%
- 2Static3.5%
Full movepool
Common teammates
Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex
Twillite TeamDoubles
Twilite#8RTHPBUKHJ
Rain Basculegion CharizardDoubles
Rosso#WFWV106KJC
Scizor RainDoubles
Rin#DE23N2P3AV
Raichu X and ArchaludonDoubles
CybertronVGC#OKXPSMEOPO
Tailwind WhimsicottDoubles
Unknown#0D7P2BD48C
Tailwind RaichuDoubles
Simperheve#KXSL2LA35E
Offense GarchompDoubles
MeaghanUwU#XGB143DCTH
Balance StaraptorDoubles
Unknown#230DGLTHR2
Balance StaraptorDoubles
Unknown#3J295JUCDJ
Hyper Offense Staraptor VanilluxeDoubles
Unknown#GS6GGLT89J
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best moveset for Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
- The most popular moveset for Raichu in Doubles (Current) includes Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, Protect.
- What is the best nature for Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
- Timid is the most commonly used nature for Raichu in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
- What is the best held item for Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
- Raichunite Y is the most popular held item for Raichu in Doubles (Current).
- What is the best ability for Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
- Lightning Rod is the most commonly used ability for Raichu in Doubles (Current).
- What are the best teammates for Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
- Raichu's most common teammates in current data are Kingambit, Sylveon, and Farigiraf.
