![]() It's no surprise that high-ranking trainers in the franchise use them prominently. Most importantly, Electric only has one weakness and offers great coverage offensively (just watch out for pesky Ground-types). That fact alone has probably done wonders for Electric’s reputation. The franchise’s resident rodent mascot, Pikachu, is an Electric-type, after all. STAB Earthquake is usually enough to OHKO Raichu unless it has been hindered by Intimidate, but it is still a solid 2HKO and will deal sizeable damage to any Pokemon on the switch that does not resist or is outright immune to Ground Type moves.Electric-type Pokemon have always been held in high regard. Landorus Therian doesn’t really mind Fake Out or Encore, and is immune to Raichu’s STAB. Since Raichu is often paired with a Water Type Pokemon, Ferrothorn can become very scary to the Mouse Pokemon’s partner as Lightningrod is unable to redirect Grass Type moves, which leads to either a Protect or switch out that the opponent can predict into. It also doesn’t mind being afflicted by Paralysis or a Speed drop, since it is already very slow and Gyro Ball gets to deal more damage to more Pokemon. Raikou does rely on its coverage options to hit Raichu, though in actual play it usually has a partner to alleviate this concern.įerrothorn punishes Raichu’s Fake Out with Iron Barbs, if players ever have the need to do so to the Thorn Pod Pokemon. Entei is the more troublesome of the two, thanks to STAB Sacred Fire. The Legendary Beasts’ Inner Focus sees them shrug off Fake Out, which usually leads to them successfully setting up their partnered Metagross that will then flatten the Mouse Pokemon. This is then supported by either Charm or Eerie Impulse, further reducing the likelihood of the foe brute forcing through the Ultra Beast. Fake Out buys Galarian Moltres the turn needed to set up Nasty Plot, in the event that players expect the opponent to play defensively, or if players are not running the Weakness Policy.Ĭelesteela appreciates Raichu helping to eliminate one of its only two Type Weaknesses, which allows it to function much better as a defensive stalwart. The Malevolent Pokemon isn’t as weak to Electric Type moves, meaning that players can actually use Volt Switch to trigger its held Weakness Policy. Galarian Moltres’ synergy with Raichu is nearly identical to that of Gyarados’, but with an additional element. Gyarados’ immunity to Ground Type moves sees it serve as a fantastic switch in on an incoming Earthquake and/or Max Quake. Besides the very obviously instrumental Lightningrod support, Raichu’s Fake out is also pivotal in granting Gyarados the breathing space to set up Dragon Dance. ![]() Gyarados comes in with Intimidate, which works wonders at helping Raichu survive certain Physical hits, and STAB Waterfall to deal with opposing Ground Type Pokemon. Likewise, Nuzzle can be dropped for Brutal Swing (to trigger Weakness Policy on an allied Metagross), or Electroweb for another measure of Speed control. Eerie Impulse has quickly risen in popularity as a replacement to Protect, though players can always opt to run Charm, Encore, or even Tickle in its stead. Fake Out and Volt Switch are the staples, offering invaluable disruption and pivot support. 4 HP / 0 SpD Raichu: 57-67 (41.9 – 49.2%) - guaranteed 3HKOĪ Raichu set that is as standard as it gets. 4 HP / 0 SpD Raichu: 68-82 (50 – 60.2%) - guaranteed 2HKO -2 252 SpA Moltres-Galar Max Darkness vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Raichu: 110-132 (80.8 – 97%) - guaranteed 2HKO -2 252+ Atk Glastrier High Horsepower vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Raichu: 114-135 (83.8 – 99.2%) - guaranteed 2HKO -2 252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. – Volt Switch Speed Benchmarks: 180+ Spe EVs -> Outspeed Charizard and Zapdos by 1 252+ Spe EVs -> Outspeed Alolan Ninetales and Kartana by 1 Defensive Benchmarks: -2 252 Atk Kartana Max Overgrowth vs. – Charm / Eerie Impulse / Encore / Tickle Its kit might not be the most impressive, but can still work wonders on the right team. Raichu is the fastest candidate in VGC 2021, granting important outspeeds against the likes of Charizard, Zapdos, and Rotom. The instant nullification of any (single target) Electric Type move is a great asset to have. However, the Mouse Pokemon is still highly valuable in VGC 2021, thanks to Lightningrod. There are multiple Pokemon ahead of Raichu in the pecking order of Electric Type Pokemon, like Regieleki, Zapdos, Heat Rotom, and Thundurus Incarnate. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.” ![]() “If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. ![]()
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