Raichu

Raichu

Tier E VGC Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 04/10/2026 01:43 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.21%
Usage Rate
45.35%
Win Rate
32.56%
Lead Rate
50.00%
Selection Rate
1128
Avg Rating
86
Total Games
39
Wins
47
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 Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 2.2% usage rate and 45.3% win rate. This data represents 1,949 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/09/2026 to 04/10/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. 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 Fake Out used in 29.1% of battles. Volt Switch demonstrates the highest win rate at 66.7% While Fake Out is the most popular choice, Volt Switch shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Pelipper, Basculegion, and Primarina in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Empoleon, achieving a 71.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Aegislash, Maushold, and Dragonite, while caution is advised against Floette-Eternal, Farigiraf, and Rotom-Wash. Particularly effective against Aegislash with a 80.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Raichu currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Raichu
37 games
54.0% Win
1.9% appear
24 games
50.0% Win
1.2% appear
23 games
47.8% Win
1.2% appear
20 games
60.0% Win
1.0% appear
19 games
52.6% Win
1.0% appear
18 games
44.4% Win
0.9% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.9% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.9% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.9% appear
16 games
50.0% Win
0.8% appear
15 games
60.0% Win
0.8% appear
13 games
53.9% Win
0.7% appear
12 games
33.3% Win
0.6% appear
11 games
63.6% Win
0.6% appear
10 games
70.0% Win
0.5% appear
10 games
20.0% Win
0.5% appear
8 games
12.5% Win
0.4% appear
7 games
57.1% Win
0.4% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.4% appear
7 games
71.4% Win
0.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Raichu
38 games
39.5% Win
1.95% appear
37 games
43.2% Win
1.90% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
1.80% appear
32 games
40.6% Win
1.64% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
1.13% appear
21 games
28.6% Win
1.08% appear
20 games
45.0% Win
1.03% appear
17 games
47.1% Win
0.87% appear
16 games
18.8% Win
0.82% appear
15 games
66.7% Win
0.77% appear
15 games
53.3% Win
0.77% appear
14 games
64.3% Win
0.72% appear
13 games
61.5% Win
0.67% appear
12 games
75.0% Win
0.62% appear
12 games
50.0% Win
0.62% appear
12 games
50.0% Win
0.62% appear
9 games
11.1% Win
0.46% appear
9 games
55.6% Win
0.46% appear
8 games
50.0% Win
0.41% appear
8 games
50.0% Win
0.41% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Raichu
7 games
71.4% Win
0.36% appear
10 games
70.0% Win
0.51% appear
11 games
63.6% Win
0.56% appear
15 games
60.0% Win
0.77% appear
20 games
60.0% Win
1.03% appear
7 games
57.1% Win
0.36% appear
37 games
54.0% Win
1.90% appear
13 games
53.9% Win
0.67% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.87% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.87% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Raichu
8 games
12.5% Win
0.41% appear
5 games
20.0% Win
0.26% appear
10 games
20.0% Win
0.51% appear
5 games
20.0% Win
0.26% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.36% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.36% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.36% appear
12 games
33.3% Win
0.62% appear
18 games
44.4% Win
0.92% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Raichu performs well against
5 games
80.0% Win
0.26% appear
5 games
80.0% Win
0.26% appear
12 games
75.0% Win
0.62% appear
15 games
66.7% Win
0.77% appear
14 games
64.3% Win
0.72% appear
13 games
61.5% Win
0.67% appear
5 games
60.0% Win
0.26% appear
7 games
57.1% Win
0.36% appear
9 games
55.6% Win
0.46% appear
15 games
53.3% Win
0.77% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Raichu
9 games
11.1% Win
0.46% appear
16 games
18.8% Win
0.82% appear
21 games
28.6% Win
1.08% appear
6 games
33.3% Win
0.31% appear
38 games
39.5% Win
1.95% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
1.80% appear
5 games
40.0% Win
0.26% appear
32 games
40.6% Win
1.64% appear
7 games
42.9% Win
0.36% appear
37 games
43.2% Win
1.90% appear