Raichu - BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

25.73%

Usage Rate

50.48%

Win Rate

19.12%

Lead Rate

49.48%

Selection Rate

1109

Avg Rating

2688

Total Games

1357

Wins

1331

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 B tier ranking in the BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 25.7% usage rate and 50.5% win rate. This data represents 5,224 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

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 Zap Cannon used in 24.9% of battles. Grass Knot demonstrates the highest win rate at 62.9% While Zap Cannon is the most popular choice, Grass Knot shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Meowscarada, and Staraptor in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Noivern, achieving a 76.9% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Farigiraf, Aerodactyl, and Milotic, while caution is advised against Hippowdon, Vanilluxe, and Politoed. Particularly effective against Farigiraf with a 83.7% 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

1136 games

54.5% Win

21.8% appear

816 games

55.6% Win

15.6% appear

730 games

55.5% Win

14.0% appear

666 games

53.5% Win

12.8% appear

463 games

50.5% Win

8.9% appear

427 games

54.3% Win

8.2% appear

347 games

51.9% Win

6.6% appear

334 games

53.9% Win

6.4% appear

322 games

48.5% Win

6.2% appear

317 games

48.3% Win

6.1% appear

306 games

50.3% Win

5.9% appear

269 games

55.8% Win

5.2% appear

240 games

58.8% Win

4.6% appear

237 games

45.6% Win

4.5% appear

236 games

47.9% Win

4.5% appear

220 games

45.0% Win

4.2% appear

204 games

56.4% Win

3.9% appear

199 games

56.3% Win

3.8% appear

195 games

55.9% Win

3.7% appear

184 games

53.3% Win

3.5% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Raichu

1039 games

47.1% Win

19.89% appear

676 games

50.0% Win

12.94% appear

634 games

52.5% Win

12.14% appear

564 games

48.9% Win

10.80% appear

467 games

44.1% Win

8.94% appear

437 games

49.9% Win

8.37% appear

377 games

49.6% Win

7.22% appear

371 games

45.3% Win

7.10% appear

346 games

51.5% Win

6.62% appear

323 games

48.6% Win

6.18% appear

308 games

49.4% Win

5.90% appear

284 games

54.6% Win

5.44% appear

277 games

50.2% Win

5.30% appear

261 games

43.7% Win

5.00% appear

254 games

46.5% Win

4.86% appear

240 games

55.4% Win

4.59% appear

236 games

56.4% Win

4.52% appear

233 games

47.2% Win

4.46% appear

225 games

44.0% Win

4.31% appear

206 games

50.5% Win

3.94% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Raichu

26 games

76.9% Win

0.50% appear

165 games

62.4% Win

3.16% appear

240 games

58.8% Win

4.59% appear

52 games

57.7% Win

1.00% appear

174 games

56.9% Win

3.33% appear

204 games

56.4% Win

3.91% appear

119 games

56.3% Win

2.28% appear

199 games

56.3% Win

3.81% appear

195 games

55.9% Win

3.73% appear

269 games

55.8% Win

5.15% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Raichu

40 games

25.0% Win

0.77% appear

36 games

27.8% Win

0.69% appear

63 games

28.6% Win

1.21% appear

41 games

29.3% Win

0.78% appear

105 games

31.4% Win

2.01% appear

71 games

33.8% Win

1.36% appear

33 games

36.4% Win

0.63% appear

115 games

37.4% Win

2.20% appear

30 games

40.0% Win

0.57% appear

164 games

40.9% Win

3.14% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Raichu performs well against

43 games

83.7% Win

0.82% appear

37 games

81.1% Win

0.71% appear

62 games

75.8% Win

1.19% appear

134 games

71.6% Win

2.57% appear

146 games

66.4% Win

2.79% appear

58 games

65.5% Win

1.11% appear

107 games

64.5% Win

2.05% appear

28 games

64.3% Win

0.54% appear

36 games

63.9% Win

0.69% appear

119 games

63.9% Win

2.28% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Raichu

200 games

37.0% Win

3.83% appear

37 games

37.8% Win

0.71% appear

29 games

37.9% Win

0.56% appear

36 games

38.9% Win

0.69% appear

45 games

40.0% Win

0.86% appear

161 games

41.0% Win

3.08% appear

126 games

41.3% Win

2.41% appear

43 games

41.9% Win

0.82% appear

126 games

42.9% Win

2.41% appear

35 games

42.9% Win

0.67% appear