Raichu - VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

12.63%

Usage Rate

50.39%

Win Rate

43.41%

Lead Rate

59.76%

Selection Rate

1335

Avg Rating

30293

Total Games

15264

Wins

15029

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 C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 12.6% usage rate and 50.4% win rate. This data represents 119,952 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/27/2026 to 09/09/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

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 Zap Cannon used in 30.0% of battles. Zap Cannon demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.1% This move's combination of high popularity and strong win rate makes it a staple choice for competitive play.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Kingambit, Sylveon, and Farigiraf in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Arcanine-Hisui, achieving a 53.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Meowstic, Araquanid, and Volcarona, while caution is advised against Torkoal, Lycanroc-Dusk, and Sylveon. Particularly effective against Meowstic with a 57.3% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Raichu offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Raichu

12488 games

52.7% Win

10.4% appear

8595 games

53.5% Win

7.2% appear

8525 games

53.2% Win

7.1% appear

8052 games

53.1% Win

6.7% appear

7387 games

51.4% Win

6.2% appear

6777 games

49.1% Win

5.7% appear

6144 games

53.7% Win

5.1% appear

5915 games

48.6% Win

4.9% appear

5517 games

49.4% Win

4.6% appear

4698 games

50.4% Win

3.9% appear

4309 games

50.2% Win

3.6% appear

3155 games

49.0% Win

2.6% appear

2782 games

51.4% Win

2.3% appear

2659 games

49.8% Win

2.2% appear

2587 games

48.0% Win

2.2% appear

2579 games

50.6% Win

2.1% appear

2274 games

50.4% Win

1.9% appear

2184 games

50.0% Win

1.8% appear

2013 games

52.6% Win

1.7% appear

1962 games

50.0% Win

1.6% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Raichu

10827 games

48.6% Win

9.03% appear

8738 games

48.7% Win

7.28% appear

8136 games

48.8% Win

6.78% appear

7915 games

49.5% Win

6.60% appear

7577 games

52.1% Win

6.32% appear

7115 games

49.6% Win

5.93% appear

6881 games

50.9% Win

5.74% appear

6519 games

48.4% Win

5.43% appear

5401 games

48.7% Win

4.50% appear

4553 games

49.4% Win

3.80% appear

3990 games

47.9% Win

3.33% appear

3948 games

47.0% Win

3.29% appear

3916 games

50.0% Win

3.26% appear

3408 games

52.5% Win

2.84% appear

3226 games

50.8% Win

2.69% appear

3189 games

51.0% Win

2.66% appear

2573 games

50.2% Win

2.15% appear

2522 games

51.5% Win

2.10% appear

2441 games

47.7% Win

2.03% appear

2429 games

48.6% Win

2.02% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Raichu

6144 games

53.7% Win

5.12% appear

8595 games

53.5% Win

7.17% appear

8525 games

53.2% Win

7.11% appear

8052 games

53.1% Win

6.71% appear

369 games

52.9% Win

0.31% appear

12488 games

52.7% Win

10.41% appear

1601 games

52.6% Win

1.33% appear

2013 games

52.6% Win

1.68% appear

660 games

52.4% Win

0.55% appear

973 games

52.1% Win

0.81% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Raichu

316 games

36.7% Win

0.26% appear

492 games

43.9% Win

0.41% appear

410 games

44.9% Win

0.34% appear

430 games

45.1% Win

0.36% appear

479 games

45.5% Win

0.40% appear

485 games

46.0% Win

0.40% appear

363 games

46.0% Win

0.30% appear

505 games

46.7% Win

0.42% appear

977 games

46.9% Win

0.81% appear

315 games

47.0% Win

0.26% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Raichu performs well against

368 games

57.3% Win

0.31% appear

353 games

56.7% Win

0.29% appear

565 games

55.9% Win

0.47% appear

310 games

55.5% Win

0.26% appear

411 games

55.2% Win

0.34% appear

602 games

54.8% Win

0.50% appear

2167 games

54.4% Win

1.81% appear

402 games

54.2% Win

0.34% appear

400 games

54.0% Win

0.33% appear

634 games

53.8% Win

0.53% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Raichu

1880 games

46.8% Win

1.57% appear

1024 games

46.9% Win

0.85% appear

3948 games

47.0% Win

3.29% appear

468 games

47.2% Win

0.39% appear

1571 games

47.4% Win

1.31% appear

2441 games

47.7% Win

2.03% appear

871 games

47.8% Win

0.73% appear

336 games

47.9% Win

0.28% appear

3990 games

47.9% Win

3.33% appear

1141 games

48.0% Win

0.95% appear