Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Raichu is a electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 485 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 110) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Static ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Raichu. Build around what Raichu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Raichu takes super-effective damage from Ground moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Raichu into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (110)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (55)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- top speed tier (base 110)
- BST
- 485 (typical for the format)
Raichu is a electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 485 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 110) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Static ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Raichu. Build around what Raichu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Raichu
Raichu is the Mouse Pokémon a Electric type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 485 with Static as its ability.
What is Raichu weak to?
Raichu is a Electric-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
How to counter Raichu
To counter Raichu in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground moves and can withstand its Electric STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Raichu in competitive teams
Raichu can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Raichu on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
