Raichu

Raichu

Tier D VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 01/14/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.82%
Usage Rate
51.49%
Win Rate
36.96%
Lead Rate
52.15%
Selection Rate
1118
Avg Rating
605
Total Games
311
Wins
294
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 D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.8% usage rate and 51.5% win rate. This data represents 16,640 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

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 Nuzzle used in 27.1% of battles. Endeavor demonstrates the highest win rate at 59.5% While Nuzzle is the most popular choice, Endeavor shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Calyrex-Shadow, Kyogre, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Gothitelle, achieving a 75.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gholdengo, Torkoal, and Ho-Oh, while caution is advised against Ogerpon-Hearthflame, Kyogre, and Rillaboom. Particularly effective against Gholdengo with a 72.2% 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
281 games
52.7% Win
1.7% appear
256 games
59.4% Win
1.5% appear
214 games
50.9% Win
1.3% appear
190 games
57.9% Win
1.1% appear
186 games
43.5% Win
1.1% appear
161 games
46.6% Win
1.0% appear
116 games
49.1% Win
0.7% appear
99 games
53.5% Win
0.6% appear
98 games
58.2% Win
0.6% appear
88 games
56.8% Win
0.5% appear
84 games
56.0% Win
0.5% appear
65 games
36.9% Win
0.4% appear
63 games
71.4% Win
0.4% appear
57 games
56.1% Win
0.3% appear
57 games
61.4% Win
0.3% appear
56 games
60.7% Win
0.3% appear
53 games
52.8% Win
0.3% appear
52 games
51.9% Win
0.3% appear
51 games
45.1% Win
0.3% appear
50 games
52.0% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Raichu
253 games
49.8% Win
1.52% appear
164 games
43.9% Win
0.99% appear
145 games
48.3% Win
0.87% appear
117 games
48.7% Win
0.70% appear
116 games
45.7% Win
0.70% appear
109 games
53.2% Win
0.66% appear
108 games
50.0% Win
0.65% appear
106 games
53.8% Win
0.64% appear
105 games
40.0% Win
0.63% appear
102 games
43.1% Win
0.61% appear
100 games
45.0% Win
0.60% appear
97 games
50.5% Win
0.58% appear
94 games
39.4% Win
0.56% appear
80 games
51.2% Win
0.48% appear
80 games
46.2% Win
0.48% appear
74 games
41.9% Win
0.44% appear
66 games
57.6% Win
0.40% appear
61 games
41.0% Win
0.37% appear
56 games
55.4% Win
0.34% appear
55 games
41.8% Win
0.33% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Raichu
16 games
75.0% Win
0.10% appear
63 games
71.4% Win
0.38% appear
35 games
65.7% Win
0.21% appear
57 games
61.4% Win
0.34% appear
56 games
60.7% Win
0.34% appear
43 games
60.5% Win
0.26% appear
256 games
59.4% Win
1.54% appear
98 games
58.2% Win
0.59% appear
190 games
57.9% Win
1.14% appear
21 games
57.1% Win
0.13% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Raichu
20 games
30.0% Win
0.12% appear
29 games
31.0% Win
0.17% appear
20 games
35.0% Win
0.12% appear
65 games
36.9% Win
0.39% appear
42 games
40.5% Win
0.25% appear
29 games
41.4% Win
0.17% appear
19 games
42.1% Win
0.11% appear
28 games
42.9% Win
0.17% appear
186 games
43.5% Win
1.12% appear
38 games
44.7% Win
0.23% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Raichu performs well against
18 games
72.2% Win
0.11% appear
26 games
65.4% Win
0.16% appear
28 games
64.3% Win
0.17% appear
50 games
64.0% Win
0.30% appear
18 games
61.1% Win
0.11% appear
46 games
60.9% Win
0.28% appear
66 games
57.6% Win
0.40% appear
23 games
56.5% Win
0.14% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.15% appear
56 games
55.4% Win
0.34% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Raichu
19 games
36.8% Win
0.11% appear
94 games
39.4% Win
0.56% appear
105 games
40.0% Win
0.63% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.21% appear
61 games
41.0% Win
0.37% appear
17 games
41.2% Win
0.10% appear
55 games
41.8% Win
0.33% appear
74 games
41.9% Win
0.44% appear
47 games
42.5% Win
0.28% appear
102 games
43.1% Win
0.61% appear