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, Gholdengo, and Incineroar.

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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 · Current

The most popular Raichu build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Protect, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, and Fake Out holding Raichunite Y with a Timid nature.

Protect85.8%

NormalStatus— Pow10 PP

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

Zap Cannon80.2%

ElectricSpecial120 Pow5 PP

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Focus Blast80.1%

FightingSpecial120 Pow5 PP

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

Fake Out74.6%

NormalPhysical40 Pow10 PP

Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.

Item80.1%

Raichunite Y

Allows Raichu to Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu Y.

Nature82.0%

Timid

+Spd -Atk

Ability96.9%

Lightning Rod

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Competitive usage

Top moves

1Protect85.8%
2Zap Cannon80.2%
3Focus Blast80.1%
4Fake Out74.6%
5Encore21.7%
6Volt Switch13.4%
7Volt Tackle9.3%
8Rising Voltage7.6%

Held items

1Raichunite Y80.1%
2Raichunite X17.0%
3Focus Sash1.4%
4Sitrus Berry0.2%
5Choice Scarf0.1%
6Magnet0.1%
7Air Balloon0.1%
8Shuca Berry0.1%

Natures

1Timid82.0%
2Jolly7.7%
3Modest6.4%
4Adamant2.1%

Abilities

1Lightning Rod96.9%
2Static3.1%

Full movepool

Common teammates

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Frequently asked questions

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, Gholdengo, and Incineroar.