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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
Recommended build
Doubles · CurrentThe most popular Raichu build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Protect, and Fake Out holding Raichunite Y with a Timid nature.
Zap Cannon74.2%
ElectricSpecial120 Pow5 PP
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Focus Blast71.6%
FightingSpecial120 Pow5 PP
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Protect70.2%
NormalStatus— Pow10 PP
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
Fake Out67.6%
NormalPhysical40 Pow10 PP
Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
Item75.0%
Raichunite Y
Allows Raichu to Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu Y.
Nature63.3%
Timid
+Spd -Atk
Ability97.3%
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 Cannon74.2%
- 2Focus Blast71.6%
- 3Protect70.2%
- 4Fake Out67.6%
- 5Volt Switch22.9%
- 6Grass Knot18.9%
- 7Volt Tackle8.7%
- 8Encore8.4%
Held items
- 1Raichunite Y75.0%
- 2Raichunite X11.0%
- 3Focus Sash8.1%
- 4Shuca Berry2.2%
- 5Sitrus Berry0.9%
- 6Magnet0.6%
- 7Choice Scarf0.3%
- 8Life Orb0.3%
Teammates
- 1Whimsicott
- 2Garchomp
- 3Basculegion Male
- 4Sinistcha
- 5Incineroar
- 6Staraptor
- 7Kingambit
- 8Pelipper
Natures
- 1Timid63.3%
- 2Modest21.9%
- 3Jolly10.8%
- 4Adamant1.1%
- 5Hasty0.9%
- 6Naive0.4%
- 7Bold0.4%
- 8Mild0.3%
Abilities
- 1Lightning Rod97.3%
- 2Static2.7%
Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex
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, Protect, Fake Out.
- What nature should Raichu use?
- Timid is the most commonly used nature for Raichu in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
- What held item does Raichu run?
- Raichunite Y is the most popular held item for Raichu in Doubles (Current).
