Raichu Team Builder

Raichu at a glance

Raichu brings a Electric typing and a 485 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Raichu

• Direct version records exist for Raichu, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
• Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
• 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Raichu

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Raichu's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Meowscaradaresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds dark pressureLokixresists ground - adds bug pressure - adds dark pressureSmolivresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressureDollivresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressureArbolivaresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressureSquawkabilly Green Plumageimmune to ground - adds normal pressure - adds flying pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Raichu

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to ground.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.

Raichu forms compared