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Raichu

Raichu

ELECTRIC
HP
60
Atk
100
Def
55
SpA
160
SpD
80
Spe
130
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Weaknesses

  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Timid 32/0/2/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. NuzzleELECTRICPhysical15.9%
  2. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial11.1%
  3. ReflectPSYCHICStatus7.3%
  4. Fake OutNORMALPhysical6.5%

Best Ability / Item

StaticFocus SashFocus Sash

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Best Raichu Moves

  • #1

    Nuzzle

    ELEPhysical20 BP

    The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.

    15.91%
  • #2

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    11.11%
  • #3

    Reflect

    PSYStatus

    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.

    7.25%
  • #4

    Fake Out

    NORPhysical40 BP

    This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

    6.55%
  • #5

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    6.37%
  • #6

    Volt Tackle

    ELEPhysical120 BP

    The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.

    4.91%
  • #7

    Charm

    FAIStatus

    The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.

    4.68%
  • #8

    Endeavor

    NORPhysical

    The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

    4.67%
  • #9

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    4.42%
  • #10

    Surf

    WATSpecial90 BP

    The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

    4.27%
  • #11

    Other

    29.86%

Best Raichu Natures

  • #1

    Timid 32/0/2/0/0/32

    15.61%
  • #2

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    13.56%
  • #3

    Jolly 0/32/2/0/0/32

    11.08%
  • #4

    Hasty 2/0/0/32/0/32

    9.84%
  • #5

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    8.36%
  • #6

    Timid 0/0/0/32/2/32

    5.97%
  • #7

    Jolly 0/32/0/0/2/32

    4.53%
  • #8

    Timid 32/0/0/2/0/32

    3.37%
  • #9

    Naughty 0/32/0/14/0/20

    3.31%
  • #10

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    3.11%
  • #11

    Other

    21.26%

Best Raichu Abilities

  • #1

    Static

    The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.

    66.40%
  • #2

    Lightning Rod

    The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.

    33.60%

Best Raichu Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    56.38%
  • #2
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    19.15%
  • #3
    Magnet

    Magnet

    Raises the power of Electric-type moves.

    8.63%
  • #4
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    8.39%
  • #5
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    4.08%
  • #6
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Lowers the opponent's accuracy. Note: Formatted as BrightPowder prior to Generation VI.

    1.21%
  • #7
    Fairy Feather

    Fairy Feather

    Boosts the power of the holder's Fairy-type moves.

    0.54%
  • #8
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    0.47%
  • #9
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    0.26%
  • #10
    Scope Lens

    Scope Lens

    Raises chances of getting a critical hit .

    0.24%
  • #11

    Other

    0.65%

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  • #1
    Meganium-MegaMeganium-Mega
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.30%
  • #2
    Charizard-Mega-XCharizard-Mega-X
    FIRDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    8.22%
  • #3
    MimikyuMimikyu
    GHOFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.18%
  • #4
    EspathraEspathra
    PSY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.14%
  • #5
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.99%
  • #6
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.66%
  • #7
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.53%
  • #8
    Gardevoir-MegaGardevoir-Mega
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.18%
  • #9
    AegislashAegislash
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.56%
  • #10
    CeruledgeCeruledge
    FIRGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.53%
  • #11

    Other

    43.71%

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