Competitive Information for Raichu [Ruby/Sapphire]
Electric
Abilities:
1/3 chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be paralyzed.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Raichu? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Raichu, the renowned Electric-typed Pokémon! It's to see Raichu show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Delve into Raichu's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Static
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 8 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
- Fly
- Dig / Mud-Slap
Raichu proves to be a prestigious Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to overwhelm foes with destructive physical power. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Raichu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Raichu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Static, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Raichu will be paralyzed.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Raichu's level).
◆ Fly is a physical 70-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Shell Bell / Magnet
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 8 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Thunderbolt
- Surf
- Thief
- Defense Curl
In single battles, Raichu's Special Sweeper role is a prestigious. This moveset is designed to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Raichu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Volt Tackle. With Static, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Raichu will be paralyzed. With a Magnet equipped to it, Raichu's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. Power doubles against dive).
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Raichu has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Raichu's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Raichu? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Static
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 8 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
- Fly
- Dig / Mud-Slap
Raichu stands out as a sensational Physical Sweeper in double battles. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Raichu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Raichu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Static, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Raichu will be paralyzed.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Raichu's level).
◆ Fly is a physical 70-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Shell Bell / Magnet
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 8 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Volt Tackle / Thunderbolt
- Surf
- Thief
- Defense Curl
In double battles, Raichu is known as a sensational Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with intense special power. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Raichu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Volt Tackle. With Static, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Raichu will be paralyzed. With a Magnet equipped to it, Raichu's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. Power doubles against dive).
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Raichu has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Raichu's defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Raichu can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Raichu.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Raichu can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Raichu
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Follow Me, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Raichu's stats
- Agility
- Charge
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Raichu
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Raichu in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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