Raichu (Pokémon GO) – Best Movesets, Counters, Evolutions and CP

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Raichu (Pokémon GO) - Best Movesets, Counters, Evolutions and CP

Best moveset for Raichu

The best moves for Raichu are Volt Switch and Wild Charge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.

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Pokémon type

Vulnerable to…
Ground deals 160% damage.

Evolution

Raichu currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Forms

There are 2 different forms of Raichu:

Raichu Raid Guide

Raichu has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 3 Raids.

Caught CP (boosted)

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12 – 32

Standard game images

There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Raichu, which has the following appearance:

Summary

Raichu is an Electric Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground moves. Raichu’s strongest moveset is Volt Switch & Wild Charge and it has a Max CP of 2,182.

About

“If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon’s nest.”

Base stats

Attack 193
Defense 151
Stamina 155

Max CP

Max CP with weather boost

Max HP

Size

Height 0.8 m
Weight 30 kg

Other

Base capture rate 10%
Base flee rate 6%
Buddy walk distance 1 km

Best moveset for Raichu

The best moves for Raichu are Volt Switch and Wild Charge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.

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What counters Raichu?

Raichu is a Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground moves.

The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Raichu are:

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  • Landorus (Therian),
  • Excadrill,
  • Groudon,
  • Garchomp,
  • Rhyperior.

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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »

Most vulnerable to Raichu

These are the Pokémon most vulnerable to the above moveset.
Pokémon Effective damage

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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »

IV

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