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.
Hits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.
100% chance to paralyze the target.
10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.
Other moves it runs
Encore17.6%
Volt Tackle8.4%- Rising Voltage7.5%
Light Screen7.5%
Super effective on
1 physical · 2 special · 1 statusLoadout
Allows Raichu to Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu Y.
- Also
Raichunite X16.6%
Focus Sash1.0%
Shuca Berry0.1%
Sitrus Berry0.1%
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
- Also
- Static1.7%
- Also
- Jolly8.0%
- Modest4.9%
- Adamant1.0%
- Bold0.5%
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Protect85.0%
- 2Fake Out82.1%
- 3Zap Cannon81.6%
- 4Focus Blast80.3%
- 5Encore17.6%
- 6Volt Tackle8.4%
- 7Rising Voltage7.5%
- 8Light Screen7.5%
Held items
- 1Raichunite Y81.8%
- 2Raichunite X16.6%
- 3Focus Sash1.0%
- 4Shuca Berry0.1%
- 5Sitrus Berry0.1%
- 6King's Rock0.1%
- 7Life Orb0.1%
- 8Light Clay0.0%
Natures
- 1Timid84.7%
- 2Jolly8.0%
- 3Modest4.9%
- 4Adamant1.0%
Abilities
- 1Lightning Rod98.3%
- 2Static1.7%
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, Fake Out, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast.
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.
