Raichu Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Electric · BST: 485 · Role: Speed Pivot
Raichu is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Raichu, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Camerupt, Mega Camerupt, Steelix plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 485 base stat total, Raichu plays as a Speed Pivot. Its highest stat is Speed (110), and at base 110 Speed it sits faster than 84% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.
What counters Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Raichu
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Torterra (Grass / Ground)
- Garchomp (Dragon / Ground)
- Mega Garchomp (Dragon / Ground)
- Hippowdon (Ground)
How each counter beats Raichu
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Raichu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Raichu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Raichu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Raichu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Torterra (Grass / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Raichu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
Raichu weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ground (×2)
Resistances
- Electric (×0.5)
- Flying (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Attack
- 90
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 485
Best Tera Types for Raichu
The best Tera Types for Raichu cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Static — [object Object]
- Lightning Rod (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Electric-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Raichu:
Frequently asked questions about Raichu
What counters Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Raichu are Camerupt, Mega Camerupt, Steelix, Mega Steelix, Torterra. These Pokémon hit Raichu super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Raichu weak to?
Raichu is a Electric-type Pokémon weak to Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Raichu?
The single best pick against Raichu in the Pokémon Champions roster is Camerupt, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Raichu in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Raichu, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Electric) and carries super-effective coverage (Ground). Avoid Pokémon that share Raichu's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Raichu good in Pokémon Champions?
Raichu's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (485 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.