#169 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Alolan Raichu Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Alolan 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-Alola @ Focus Sash Ability: Surge Surfer Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Modest Nature - Rising Voltage - Protect - Fake Out - Expanding Force
Alolan Raichu moves
Share of Alolan Raichu sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Rising VoltageElectric87%
- ProtectNormal78.2%
- Fake OutNormal64.8%
- Expanding ForcePsychic58.3%
- PsychicPsychic26.1%
- EncoreNormal13%
- Volt SwitchElectric12.9%
- ElectrowebElectric7.7%
- Speed SwapPsychic7.1%
- Nasty PlotDark5.4%
Items
- Focus Sash44.1%
- Life Orb42.6%
- Electric Seed5%
- Magnet3.5%
- Air Balloon1.5%
Abilities
- Surge Surfer100%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 137 | 94 | 70 | 161 | 105 | 162 | 34.8% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 137 | 94 | 70 | 147 | 105 | 178 | 16.8% |
| Hasty+Spe −Def | 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 135 | 107 | 63 | 147 | 105 | 178 | 9.9% |
Natures in these spreads: Modest 34.8% · Timid 16.8% · Hasty 9.9%.
Alolan Raichu teammates
Share of Alolan Raichu teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Alolan Raichu set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Alolan Raichu set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Rising Voltage, Protect, Fake Out and Expanding Force with Focus Sash (44.1% of sets) and Surge Surfer, a Modest nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Alolan Raichu's best teammates in VGC?
Alolan Raichu's most common partners are Pincurchin (85.5%), Indeedee-F (37.9%), Sneasler (21.8%), Mega Golisopod (17.5%) and Mega Salamence (16.1%) — the share of Alolan Raichu teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Alolan Raichu use?
Modest (+SpA −Atk) is the most common nature among Alolan Raichu's top spreads (34.8%), followed by Timid (16.8%). 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 Alolan Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
Alolan 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 Alolan Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
Alolan Raichu is #169 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.1% 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.