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ElectricRaichu
Mouse Pokémon
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Abilities: Static, Lightning Rod
Format
Season
Recommended set
Best Raichu build
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.
Moveset
Protect86.9%
NormalStatus— Pow10 PP
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
Zap Cannon83.0%
ElectricSpecial120 Pow5 PP
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Focus Blast82.7%
FightingSpecial120 Pow5 PP
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Fake Out74.7%
NormalPhysical40 Pow10 PP
Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
Item83.0%
Raichunite Y
Allows Raichu to Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu Y.
Nature83.5%
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
- 1Protect86.9%
- 2Zap Cannon83.0%
- 3Focus Blast82.7%
- 4Fake Out74.7%
- 5Encore22.0%
- 6Volt Switch10.9%
- 7Volt Tackle7.3%
- 8Rising Voltage6.7%
Held items
- 1Raichunite Y83.0%
- 2Raichunite X14.2%
- 3Focus Sash1.4%
- 4Sitrus Berry0.2%
- 5Magnet0.1%
- 6Air Balloon0.1%
- 7Shuca Berry0.1%
- 8Choice Scarf0.1%
Natures
- 1Timid83.5%
- 2Modest6.6%
- 3Jolly6.4%
- 4Adamant1.6%
Abilities
- 1Lightning Rod96.9%
- 2Static3.1%
Full movepool
Common teammates
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 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 Arcanine-Hisui.
