#141 in usage · 0.2% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Raichu Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Raichu is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Raichu @ Focus Sash Ability: Lightning Rod Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Fake Out - Protect - Volt Switch - Encore
Raichu moves
Share of Raichu sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Fake OutNormal96.7%
- ProtectNormal60.4%
- Volt SwitchElectric57.7%
- EncoreNormal57%
- NuzzleElectric38.5%
- ThunderboltElectric21.4%
- EndeavorNormal16.4%
- ElectrowebElectric11.3%
- Helping HandNormal5.2%
- CharmFairy4.5%
Items
- Focus Sash74.7%
- Sitrus Berry6%
- Shuca Berry4.5%
- Air Balloon4.1%
- Rocky Helmet3.7%
Abilities
- Lightning Rod97.2%
- Static2.8%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 137 | 99 | 75 | 142 | 100 | 178 | 21.7% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe | 167 | 99 | 75 | 110 | 102 | 178 | 11.2% |
| Bold+Def −Atk | 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD | 167 | 99 | 117 | 110 | 102 | 130 | 4.9% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 32.9% · Bold 4.9%.
Raichu teammates
Share of Raichu teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Raichu set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Raichu set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Fake Out, Protect, Volt Switch and Encore with Focus Sash (74.7% of sets) and Lightning Rod, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Raichu's best teammates in VGC?
Raichu's most common partners are Rillaboom (44.6%), Incineroar (41.6%), Mega Gengar (31.8%), Kommo-o (16.6%) and Maushold (14%) — the share of Raichu teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Raichu use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Raichu's top spreads (32.9%), followed by Bold (4.9%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
Raichu has base 110 Speed: 178 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 162 neutral, and 117 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
Raichu is #141 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.2% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.