Raichu

Raichu

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 02/26/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.51%
Usage Rate
48.19%
Win Rate
22.29%
Lead Rate
42.82%
Selection Rate
1157
Avg Rating
857
Total Games
413
Wins
444
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Raichu Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Raichu currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.5% usage rate and 48.2% win rate. This data represents 28,428 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/12/2026 to 02/20/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Fake Out used in 24.6% of battles. Endeavor demonstrates the highest win rate at 64.0% While Fake Out is the most popular choice, Endeavor shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Kyogre, Tornadus, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Calyrex-Ice, achieving a 79.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gholdengo, Torkoal, and Archaludon, while caution is advised against Brute Bonnet, Walking Wake, and Ogerpon-Hearthflame. Particularly effective against Gholdengo with a 70.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Raichu maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Raichu
489 games
51.7% Win
1.7% appear
234 games
50.9% Win
0.8% appear
224 games
46.0% Win
0.8% appear
172 games
49.4% Win
0.6% appear
137 games
44.5% Win
0.5% appear
115 games
54.8% Win
0.4% appear
96 games
46.9% Win
0.3% appear
93 games
48.4% Win
0.3% appear
89 games
56.2% Win
0.3% appear
87 games
42.5% Win
0.3% appear
85 games
57.6% Win
0.3% appear
84 games
48.8% Win
0.3% appear
80 games
46.2% Win
0.3% appear
75 games
60.0% Win
0.3% appear
74 games
46.0% Win
0.3% appear
69 games
52.2% Win
0.2% appear
65 games
44.6% Win
0.2% appear
61 games
32.8% Win
0.2% appear
60 games
53.3% Win
0.2% appear
59 games
44.1% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Raichu
362 games
47.2% Win
1.27% appear
213 games
49.8% Win
0.75% appear
201 games
43.3% Win
0.71% appear
181 games
36.5% Win
0.64% appear
166 games
51.2% Win
0.58% appear
165 games
47.3% Win
0.58% appear
163 games
41.1% Win
0.57% appear
158 games
44.3% Win
0.56% appear
148 games
44.6% Win
0.52% appear
145 games
45.5% Win
0.51% appear
140 games
37.9% Win
0.49% appear
120 games
55.0% Win
0.42% appear
118 games
44.9% Win
0.42% appear
116 games
37.1% Win
0.41% appear
109 games
46.8% Win
0.38% appear
103 games
50.5% Win
0.36% appear
99 games
49.5% Win
0.35% appear
93 games
43.0% Win
0.33% appear
82 games
54.9% Win
0.29% appear
75 games
42.7% Win
0.26% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Raichu
39 games
79.5% Win
0.14% appear
47 games
63.8% Win
0.17% appear
32 games
62.5% Win
0.11% appear
47 games
61.7% Win
0.17% appear
48 games
60.4% Win
0.17% appear
75 games
60.0% Win
0.26% appear
57 games
57.9% Win
0.20% appear
85 games
57.6% Win
0.30% appear
89 games
56.2% Win
0.31% appear
34 games
55.9% Win
0.12% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Raichu
61 games
32.8% Win
0.21% appear
39 games
33.3% Win
0.14% appear
32 games
34.4% Win
0.11% appear
31 games
35.5% Win
0.11% appear
31 games
35.5% Win
0.11% appear
31 games
35.5% Win
0.11% appear
35 games
37.1% Win
0.12% appear
33 games
39.4% Win
0.12% appear
50 games
42.0% Win
0.18% appear
87 games
42.5% Win
0.31% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Raichu performs well against
30 games
70.0% Win
0.11% appear
34 games
64.7% Win
0.12% appear
44 games
59.1% Win
0.15% appear
30 games
56.7% Win
0.11% appear
36 games
55.6% Win
0.13% appear
120 games
55.0% Win
0.42% appear
82 games
54.9% Win
0.29% appear
72 games
52.8% Win
0.25% appear
46 games
52.2% Win
0.16% appear
74 games
51.4% Win
0.26% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Raichu
38 games
28.9% Win
0.13% appear
32 games
34.4% Win
0.11% appear
34 games
35.3% Win
0.12% appear
181 games
36.5% Win
0.64% appear
116 games
37.1% Win
0.41% appear
140 games
37.9% Win
0.49% appear
59 games
40.7% Win
0.21% appear
163 games
41.1% Win
0.57% appear
75 games
42.7% Win
0.26% appear
93 games
43.0% Win
0.33% appear