Raichu

Raichu

Tier E Legends Z-A OU

Last Updated: 01/13/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.44%
Usage Rate
45.83%
Win Rate
21.21%
Lead Rate
1207
Avg Rating
3131
Total Games
1435
Wins
1696
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 Legends Z-A OU metagame with a 2.4% usage rate and 45.8% win rate. This data represents 64,210 games analyzed over 14 days from 12/30/2025 to 01/13/2026.

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 Thunderbolt used in 27.7% of battles. Volt Switch demonstrates the highest win rate at 52.2% Both Thunderbolt and Volt Switch are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Clefable, and Greninja-* in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Porygon2, achieving a 59.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Overqwil, Gallade, and Hawlucha, while caution is advised against Porygon2, Dondozo, and Garganacl. Particularly effective against Overqwil with a 65.2% 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
1125 games
50.3% Win
1.8% appear
579 games
47.5% Win
0.9% appear
540 games
36.9% Win
0.8% appear
520 games
47.7% Win
0.8% appear
497 games
49.7% Win
0.8% appear
475 games
41.9% Win
0.7% appear
464 games
52.6% Win
0.7% appear
458 games
43.0% Win
0.7% appear
442 games
48.6% Win
0.7% appear
427 games
49.2% Win
0.7% appear
419 games
52.7% Win
0.7% appear
393 games
45.0% Win
0.6% appear
339 games
49.9% Win
0.5% appear
318 games
44.3% Win
0.5% appear
314 games
47.5% Win
0.5% appear
306 games
46.7% Win
0.5% appear
284 games
43.0% Win
0.4% appear
264 games
51.1% Win
0.4% appear
255 games
34.5% Win
0.4% appear
242 games
41.7% Win
0.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Raichu
1144 games
42.7% Win
1.78% appear
842 games
44.9% Win
1.31% appear
786 games
40.8% Win
1.22% appear
760 games
44.3% Win
1.18% appear
623 games
48.0% Win
0.97% appear
571 games
44.1% Win
0.89% appear
519 games
43.4% Win
0.81% appear
484 games
43.0% Win
0.75% appear
475 games
53.0% Win
0.74% appear
466 games
42.9% Win
0.73% appear
443 games
48.8% Win
0.69% appear
426 games
42.7% Win
0.66% appear
421 games
41.1% Win
0.66% appear
409 games
44.7% Win
0.64% appear
402 games
44.0% Win
0.63% appear
387 games
49.1% Win
0.60% appear
321 games
44.9% Win
0.50% appear
280 games
41.4% Win
0.44% appear
275 games
50.2% Win
0.43% appear
263 games
49.4% Win
0.41% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Raichu
132 games
59.1% Win
0.21% appear
85 games
57.6% Win
0.13% appear
73 games
56.2% Win
0.11% appear
199 games
55.8% Win
0.31% appear
166 games
54.8% Win
0.26% appear
202 games
54.5% Win
0.31% appear
72 games
54.2% Win
0.11% appear
213 games
54.0% Win
0.33% appear
87 games
54.0% Win
0.14% appear
102 games
53.9% Win
0.16% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Raichu
75 games
25.3% Win
0.12% appear
255 games
34.5% Win
0.40% appear
113 games
34.5% Win
0.18% appear
87 games
36.8% Win
0.14% appear
68 games
36.8% Win
0.11% appear
540 games
36.9% Win
0.84% appear
90 games
38.9% Win
0.14% appear
69 games
39.1% Win
0.11% appear
123 games
40.6% Win
0.19% appear
113 games
40.7% Win
0.18% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Raichu performs well against
66 games
65.2% Win
0.10% appear
100 games
55.0% Win
0.16% appear
62 games
54.8% Win
0.10% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.13% appear
89 games
53.9% Win
0.14% appear
173 games
53.8% Win
0.27% appear
114 games
53.5% Win
0.18% appear
64 games
53.1% Win
0.10% appear
475 games
53.0% Win
0.74% appear
74 games
52.7% Win
0.12% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Raichu
82 games
30.5% Win
0.13% appear
71 games
33.8% Win
0.11% appear
68 games
33.8% Win
0.11% appear
103 games
35.9% Win
0.16% appear
196 games
40.3% Win
0.31% appear
238 games
40.8% Win
0.37% appear
786 games
40.8% Win
1.22% appear
421 games
41.1% Win
0.66% appear
280 games
41.4% Win
0.44% appear
163 games
41.7% Win
0.25% appear