Raichu
Mouse Pokémon
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Recommended set
Best Raichu build
Moveset
Tap a move for detailsPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.
100% chance to paralyze the target.
10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.
Hits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.
Other moves it runs
Encore18.1%
Light Screen8.2%
Rising Voltage7.8%- Volt Tackle7.2%
Super effective on
1 physical · 2 special · 1 statusLoadout
Allows Raichu to Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu Y.
- Also
Raichunite X15.5%
Focus Sash0.9%
King's Rock0.1%
Shuca Berry0.1%
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
- Also
- Static1.3%
- Also
- Jolly7.1%
- Modest3.8%
- Adamant0.4%
- Bold0.4%
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Protect85.8%
- 2Zap Cannon82.8%
- 3Focus Blast81.7%
- 4Fake Out81.6%
- 5Encore18.1%
- 6Light Screen8.2%
- 7Rising Voltage7.8%
- 8Volt Tackle7.2%
Held items
- 1Raichunite Y83.0%
- 2Raichunite X15.5%
- 3Focus Sash0.9%
- 4King's Rock0.1%
- 5Shuca Berry0.1%
- 6Light Clay0.0%
- 7Sitrus Berry0.0%
- 8Mental Herb0.0%
Natures
- 1Timid87.6%
- 2Jolly7.1%
- 3Modest3.8%
- 4Adamant0.4%
Abilities
- 1Lightning Rod98.7%
- 2Static1.3%
Full movepool
Common teammates
Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
The most popular moveset for Raichu in Doubles (Current) includes Protect, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out.
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 Rillaboom, Incineroar, and Gholdengo.
