Raichu
Mouse Pokémon
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Recommended set
Best Raichu build
Doubles · CurrentMoveset
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
Encore21.4%
Volt Switch10.9%- Volt Tackle7.3%
- Rising Voltage6.9%
Super effective on
1 physical · 2 special · 1 statusLoadout
Allows Raichu to Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu Y.
- Also
Raichunite X14.4%
Focus Sash1.4%
Sitrus Berry0.2%
Magnet0.2%
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
- Also
- Static3.2%
- Also
- Modest7.4%
- Jolly6.5%
- Adamant1.5%
- Hasty0.5%
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Protect86.4%
- 2Zap Cannon82.7%
- 3Focus Blast82.4%
- 4Fake Out75.3%
- 5Encore21.4%
- 6Volt Switch10.9%
- 7Volt Tackle7.3%
- 8Rising Voltage6.9%
Held items
- 1Raichunite Y82.8%
- 2Raichunite X14.4%
- 3Focus Sash1.4%
- 4Sitrus Berry0.2%
- 5Magnet0.2%
- 6Air Balloon0.1%
- 7Shuca Berry0.1%
- 8Life Orb0.1%
Natures
- 1Timid82.6%
- 2Modest7.4%
- 3Jolly6.5%
- 4Adamant1.5%
Abilities
- 1Lightning Rod96.8%
- 2Static3.2%
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, Gholdengo, and Arcanine-Hisui.
