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This is a guide to movesets and best builds for using Raichu in competitive play for the games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, Tera Type, and Held Items to use with Raichu, as well as its strengths and weakness.
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Type | |
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Raichu | ||
Abilities | ||
Static Lightning Rod (Hidden) |
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Weak to: | ||
(2x) | ||
Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) | |
Resists: | (0.5x) | |
Ability Name | Description | |
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Static | Has a 30% chance to paralyze opponents that come into direct contact with the user. | |
Lightning Rod (Hidden) |
The user draws in all Electric type moves. Electric-type moves cannot damage the user but instead will boost its Special Attack by one stage. |
Stat | Value | Rank |
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HP | 60 | 513 |
Atk | 90 | 286 |
Def | 55 | 578 |
SpAtk | 90 | 232 |
SpDef | 80 | 269 |
Speed | 110 | 67 |
Total | 485 | 345 |
Stat | Max | 0Nat | 0EV | -Nat | Min |
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HP | 167 | 167 | 135 | 135 | 120 |
Atk | 156 | 142 | 110 | 99 | 85 |
Def | 117 | 107 | 75 | 67 | 54 |
SpAtk | 156 | 142 | 110 | 99 | 85 |
SpDef | 145 | 132 | 100 | 90 | 76 |
Spd | 178 | 162 | 130 | 117 | 103 |
Best Natures | ||
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Timid (+Spe, -Atk) |
Modest (+Sp,Atk, -Atk) |
Build Name | Recommendation |
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Nasty Plot Attacker | ★★★★★ |
Nature | Timid (+Spe, -Atk) |
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EV Spread | Sp.Atk 252 / Sp.Def 4 / Spe 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 135 / Def 75 / Sp.Atk 142 / Sp.Def 101 / Spe 178 |
Ability | Lightning Rod |
Tera Type | |
Held Item | Life Orb |
Moveset | ・
Nasty Plot
・ Thunderbolt ・ Surf ・ Tera Blast |
Lightning Rod gives it immunity to Electric-types and raises its Special Attack by one stage. 110 Base Speed allows it to outrun most offensive leads. Flying Tera Type gives it Flying-type STAB. |
Raichu's Lightning Rod Ability and access to Nasty Plot allows it to run an effective special setup attacking build, with Flying Tera Type allowing it to take on Grass-types that otherwise wall it completely.
Lightning Rod is the best Ability for this build, giving Raichu immunity to Electric-type moves while also increasing its Special Attack by one stage. This makes Raichu a great switch in against opposing Electric-types such as Pawmot and Killowatrel.
Life Orb increases the damage of Raichu's moves by 30% and is the best item for this build so that it can hit harder after setting up Nasty Plot.
Nasty Plot boosts Raichu's Special Attack by two stages, allowing it to hit hard with its main STAB move Thunderbolt. Surf gives it great coverage against Ground and Rock-types, and also allows it to threaten Fire-types Heat Rotom.
Its last move is Tera Blast, which becomes a Flying-type STAB move once Raichu terastallizes into a Flying type and allows it to hit Grass-types for super effective damage.
Flying is the best Tera type for this build to give Raichu immunity to Ground-types while also giving a STAB move that it can use against Grass-type Pokemon.
As a special attacker, a Timid Nature is best so that it can outspeed opposing offensive leads and setup sweepers.
Players can get a Pikachu with a Flying Tera Type until the end of February. This Pikachu also has access to the move Fly, normally not possible for Pikachu to obtain. Give this Pikachu a Thunder Stone to evolve it into a Raichu and you will not have to worry about getting enough Tera Shards to change its Type.
How to Get the Flying Tera Type Pikachu
Full Attack and Speed EV investment is necessary so that Raichu can hit hard and can outrun slower attackers, with the remaining 4 EVs in Special Defense to round off its bulk.
A Timid Nature ensures Raichu has an effective 178 Speed stat at Lv. 50.
Grass Knot | An alternative coverage move against Ground-types that deals more damage against heavier Pokemon such as Hippowdon. |
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The following calculations take into account Raichu's Offensive EV spread with a Timid Nature, a Life Orb boost, as well as the +2 Special Attack from Nasty Plot.
Damage Dealt by Raichu |
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Item: Black Sludge | Thunderbolt 221-265 (140.7 - 168.7%) Guaranteed OHKO |
Item: Leftovers | Surf 185-218 (86 - 101.3%) 12.5 Chance to OHKO |
Item: Leftovers | 164-195 (85.4 - 101.5%) 6.3% Chance to OHKO |
Build Name | Recommendation |
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Offensive Lead | ★★★★★ |
Nature | Timid (+Spe, -Atk) |
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EV Spread | Sp.Atk 252 / Sp.Def 4 / Spe 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 135 / Def 75 / Sp.Atk 142 / Sp.Def 101 / Spe 178 |
Ability | Lightning Rod |
Tera Type | |
Held Item | Focus Sash |
Moveset | ・
Fake Out
・ Helping Hand ・ Discharge ・ Tera Blast |
Lightning Rod gives it immunity to Electric-types and raises its Special Attack by one stage. Access to Fake Out and Helping Hand. Base 110 Speed allows it to outrun most offensive leads. |
Lightning Rod Raichu is a great offensive lead in Doubles as it can redirect and absorb Electric attacks directed at its partner, increasing its Special Attack by one stage in the process. Key support moves like Fake Out and Helping Hand, as well as Discharge allows it to support its team and deal damage at the same time.
Lightning Rod is the best Ability for this build, giving Raichu immunity to Electric-type moves while also increasing its Special Attack by one stage. This makes Raichu a great switch in against opposing Electric-types such as Nuzzle Pachirisu.
Focus Sash is the best item for this build, allowing Raichu to survive a super effective hit that would otherwise KO it with 1 HP.
Fake Out causes the target to flinch and is useful to interrupt faster attackers and opposing support and defensive leads, while Helping Hand boost the base power of its ally's next move by 50%.
Discharge is an Electric-type STAB move that hits all Pokemon on the field, including Raichu's ally, and has a 30% chance to inflict paralysis. This move is best used when partnered withh a Ground-type Raichu's partner from getting damaged and paralyzed.
Its last move is Tera Blast, which becomes a Flying-type STAB move once Raichu terastallizes into a Flying type and allows it to hit Grass-types for super effective damage.
Flying is the best Tera type for this build to give Raichu immunity to Ground-types while also giving a STAB move that it can use against Grass-type Pokemon.
As a special attacker, a Timid Nature is best so that it can outspeed opposing offensive leads and setup sweepers.
Players can get a Pikachu with a Flying Tera Type until the end of February. This Pikachu also has access to the move Fly, normally not possible for Pikachu to obtain. Give this Pikachu a Thunder Stone to evolve it into a Raichu and you will not have to worry about getting enough Tera Shards to change its Type.
How to Get the Flying Tera Type Pikachu
Full Attack and Speed EV investment is necessary so that Raichu can hit hard and can outrun slower attackers, with the remaining 4 EVs in Special Defense to round off its bulk.
A Timid Nature ensures Raichu has an effective 178 Speed stat at Lv. 50.
Thunderbolt | A stronger Electric-type STAB move that only hits one target but allows Raichu to partner with Pokemon other than Ground-types. |
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The following calculations take into account Raichu's Offensive EV spread with a Timid Nature.
Damage Dealt by Raichu |
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Item: Choice Band | Discharge 299-354 (170.8 - 202.2%) Guaranteed OHKO |
Item: Sitrus Berry | 307-361 (140.1 - 164.8%) Guaranteed OHKO |
In both Singles and Doubles, Raichu is best used as an offensive lead thanks to its naturally high Speed stat and access to key support moves and Electric-type STAB.
Terastallizing it into a Flying-type also helps it stay on the field against Ground-types while also giving it an important coverage move to use against Grass-types that otherwise wall it completely.
Raichu is at home in offensive-oriented teams in both Singles and Doubles that require a lead setup attacker or switch-in against opposing Electric-types.
Lead Attacker | Offensive Pivot | Physical Attacker |
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Raichu | Gyarados | Roaring Moon |
Leading with Raichu often forces switches due to its naturally high Speed stat, especially against slower defensive leads and against more balanced teams. This allows Raichu to setup with Nasty Plot and deal boosted damage the next turn.
Defensive Gyarados has great synergy with Raichu as it can come in against Ground-types and inflict Intimidate whiile also threatening them with STAB Waterfall. Raichu, in turn, can switch in against Electric-types that threaten Gyarados.
Roaring Moon serves as this team's main physical attacker, with its offensive presence enough to force switches and give it an opportunity to set up with Dragon Dance.
Offensive Lead | Physical Attacker |
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Raichu | Garchomp |
Redirection Support | Special Attacker |
Amoonguss | Gardevoir |
Garchomp is a great partner with Raichu since its immune to Discharge, allowing the latter to freely use the move to paralyze both opposing Pokemon. Raichu, in turn, can terastallize into a Flying-type to avoid Garchomp's Earthquake.
Apart from scouting with Fake Out, Raichu should also use Helping Hand to boost Garchomp's attacks and allow it to potentially KO most Pokemon after a Swords Dance boost.
Amoonguss serves as this team's redirection support and can swap places with Raichu when Garchomp needs Rage Powder support. Gadevoir is this team's Special Attacker and is also immune to Discharge thanks to its Telepathy Ability.
Raichu's low bulk holds it back from being full support Pokemon, with even neutral hits dealing significant amount of damage against it.
Powerful setup sweepers that can shrug off its STAB will often force it to switch out or risk getting KO'd.
Pokemon | Description |
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Dragonite | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Takes neutral damage from Thunderbolt and Flying-type Tera Blast and resists Surf. ・Multiscale Ability halves the damage it receives when at full health. ・Easily KOs Dragonite with Dragon Dance-boosted Tera Normal Extreme Speed. ▶️Dragonite Best Movesets |
Gholdengo | Ranking: ★★★★
・Can shrug off all of Raichu's attacks even after setting up with Nasty Plot. ・Easily KOs Raichu with Nasty Plot-boosted Shadow Ball. ▶️Gholdengo Best Movesets |
Hydreigon | Ranking: ★★★★
・Resists Raichu's Electric and Water-type coverage. ・Can set up with Nasty Plot and easily KO Raichu with STAB Dark Pulse or Draco Meteor. ▶️Hydreigon Best Movesets |
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