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Raichu VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Raichu appears on 0.2% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (26 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #133 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 39.2% and a Top 8 index of 0.65: it reaches Top 8 less often than its usage suggests.
- 0.2%Usage
- 39.2%Adj. win rate
- 0.65Top 8 index
- #133Usage rank
- 26Teams
The most common Raichu set runs Focus Sash with Fake Out, Protect, Light Screen, Reflect.
What item does Raichu use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Focus Sash | 26.9% | 49.3% |
| Light Clay | 26.9% | 43.3% |
| Air Balloon | 7.7% | 42.4% |
| Raichunite Y | 7.7% | 43.3% |
| Shuca Berry | 7.7% | 42.4% |
| Sitrus Berry | 7.7% | 46.9% |
What ability does Raichu use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Lightning Rod | 88.5% | 41.0% |
| Surge Surfer | 7.7% | 42.3% |
| Electric Surge | 3.8% | 41.7% |
What moves does Raichu use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Fake Out | 88.5% | 40.0% |
| Protect | 69.2% | 40.3% |
| Light Screen | 26.9% | 43.3% |
| Reflect | 26.9% | 43.3% |
| Electroweb | 23.1% | 40.0% |
| Thunderbolt | 23.1% | 42.6% |
| Volt Switch | 23.1% | 47.5% |
| Encore | 19.2% | 53.7% |
| Nuzzle | 11.5% | 36.6% |
| Alluring Voice | 7.7% | 42.4% |
Raichu natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Timid | 50.0% | 38.6% |
| Impish | 26.9% | 43.3% |
| Jolly | 7.7% | 36.7% |
| Modest | 7.7% | 42.3% |
| Adamant | 3.8% | 48.0% |
Most common Raichu sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Light Clay | Lightning Rod | Fake Out / Light Screen / Protect / Reflect | 26.9% |
| Air Balloon | Lightning Rod | Alluring Voice / Electroweb / Fake Out / Protect | 7.7% |
| Focus Sash | Lightning Rod | Encore / Fake Out / Protect / Volt Switch | 7.7% |
| Sitrus Berry | Lightning Rod | Electroweb / Encore / Fake Out / Thunderbolt | 7.7% |
| Expert Belt | Surge Surfer | Dig / Psychic / Rising Voltage / Surf | 3.8% |
Best Raichu teammates
Is Raichu rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Raichu is on 0.3% of teams, against 0.1% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
What does Raichu beat and lose to?
Results of teams with Raichu by what the opponent brings, over 147 tournament games. Its average is a 37.4% win rate.
Best matchups
Worst matchups
Recent Top 8 teams with Raichu
| Date | Tournament | Place | Player | Team |
|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Alpensee Tour (Reg M-C) #78 | 3 of 82 | Snorlaxpikachu1 | Audino (Mega), Incineroar, Slowbro (Mega), Swalot, Volcarona |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Intimidators Champions Challenge #44 REG M-C | 1 of 60 | TreinadorZard | Archaludon, Gengar (Mega), Golisopod (Mega), Incineroar, Politoed |
How fast is Raichu?
Raichu has 110 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 178; neutral, 162. At max it outspeeds 17 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Sneasler (189), Salamence (Mega) (189), Raichu (Mega Y) (200). And just below: Garchomp (169), Volcarona (167), Charizard (Mega Y) (167).
How these stats are calculated
All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.
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