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Mega Raichu X VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Raichu (Mega X) appears on 0.9% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (102 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #71 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 48.8% and a Top 8 index of 1.32: it reaches Top 8 more often than its usage suggests.
- 0.9%Usage
- 48.8%Adj. win rate
- 1.32Top 8 index
- #71Usage rank
- 102Teams
The most common Raichu (Mega X) set runs Raichunite X with Fake Out, Protect, Volt Tackle, Volt Switch.
What item does Raichu (Mega X) use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Raichunite X | 100.0% | 48.8% |
What ability does Raichu (Mega X) use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Lightning Rod | 91.2% | 49.7% |
| Static | 3.9% | 42.4% |
| Electric Surge | 2.9% | 42.4% |
| Lighting Rod | 1.0% | 48.1% |
What moves does Raichu (Mega X) use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Fake Out | 95.1% | 49.1% |
| Protect | 64.7% | 46.7% |
| Volt Tackle | 58.8% | 49.6% |
| Volt Switch | 50.0% | 47.3% |
| Rising Voltage | 33.3% | 49.5% |
| Light Screen | 20.6% | 58.7% |
| Reflect | 19.6% | 59.3% |
| Encore | 8.8% | 44.3% |
| Drain Punch | 4.9% | 42.5% |
| Play Rough | 4.9% | 45.8% |
Raichu (Mega X) natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Jolly | 51.0% | 49.8% |
| Timid | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| Modest | 8.8% | 44.8% |
| Adamant | 7.8% | 44.4% |
| Hasty | 2.0% | 48.3% |
Most common Raichu (Mega X) sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Raichunite X | Lightning Rod | Fake Out / Protect / Volt Switch / Volt Tackle | 20.6% |
| Raichunite X | Lightning Rod | Fake Out / Protect / Rising Voltage / Volt Switch | 11.8% |
| Raichunite X | Lightning Rod | Fake Out / Light Screen / Reflect / Rising Voltage | 10.8% |
| Raichunite X | Lightning Rod | Fake Out / Light Screen / Reflect / Volt Tackle | 6.9% |
| Raichunite X | Lightning Rod | Fake Out / Focus Blast / Protect / Zap Cannon | 2.9% |
Best Raichu (Mega X) teammates
Is Raichu (Mega X) rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Raichu (Mega X) is on 1.1% of teams, against 0.7% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
What does Raichu (Mega X) beat and lose to?
Results of teams with Raichu (Mega X) by what the opponent brings, over 553 tournament games. Its average is a 48.9% win rate.
Best matchups
Worst matchups
Recent Top 8 teams with Raichu (Mega X)
| Date | Tournament | Place | Player | Team |
|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | ⛩️Chadweezy95 VGC Champions Tournament Ep 29!⛩️ | 3 of 25 | eb3n | Archaludon, Charizard (Mega Y), Espathra, Garchomp, Politoed |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Malaysia Poke Ball League #11 | 4 of 32 | FR49 | Archaludon, Espathra, Gholdengo, Politoed, Scovillain (Mega) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Vgc Córdoba | -1% | 4 of 22 | Faculito5 | Arboliva, Clefable, Espathra, Gyarados (Mega), Hisuian Goodra |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Vgc Córdoba | -1% | 5 of 22 | Nicolas Lerman | Basculegion ♀, Mamoswine, Noivern, Scovillain (Mega), Toxtricity |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Vgc Córdoba | -1% | 7 of 22 | FDS | Charizard, Dragonite, Espathra, Mamoswine, Ninetales |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Intimidators Champions Challenge #48 REG M-C | 8 of 64 | Alexsander Camargo | Archaludon, Espathra, Gengar (Mega), Incineroar, Politoed |
How fast is Raichu (Mega X)?
Raichu (Mega X) 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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