Is Raichu legal in Pokémon Champions?

Yes. Raichu is on the Regulation M-B roster and ranks #148 by usage on the VGC 2026 Reg M-B ladder.

What moves does Raichu learn in Pokémon Champions?

Raichu has 76 moves in its Champions movepool, and the ladder's most used are Fake Out, Encore, Volt Switch, and Nuzzle.

Does Raichu have a Mega Evolution in Champions?

Yes. Raichu can Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in Regulation M-B, with a base stat total of 585 and 585. One Pokémon per team can Mega Evolve in a battle.

Raichu in Pokémon Champions.

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Raichu is legal in Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B, can Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, and ranks #148 by usage on the VGC 2026 Reg M-B ladder at 0.2%, most often running Fake Out, Encore, and Volt Switch with Focus Sash.

How the ladder runs it

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MovesFake Out 96% · Encore 50% · Volt Switch 44% · Nuzzle 40% · Protect 36% · Thunderbolt 29%

ItemsFocus Sash 67% · Shuca Berry 16% · Sitrus Berry 10% · Magnet 2%

AbilityLightning Rod 99% · Static 1%

Top spreadTimid · 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

TeammatesStaraptor-Mega 43% · Sinistcha 29% · Kingambit 27% · Incineroar 24% · Basculegion 22%

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Base stats

total 485

HP60

Attack90

Defense55

Sp. Atk90

Sp. Def80

Speed110

Abilities: Static, Lightning Rod, and Surge Surfer. Mouse Pokemon, 2'07" / 2'04" | 0.8m / 0.7m, 66.1lbs / 46.3lbs | 30kg / 21kg.

Mega Evolution

Mega Raichu Xelectric585

Mega Raichu Yelectric585

Enabled in Regulation M-B. One Pokémon per team can Mega Evolve in a battle, and the Mega keeps Raichu's moves and item slot rules.

Champions movepool

76 moves

AgilityAlluring VoiceBody SlamBrick BreakBrutal SwingCalm MindChargeCharge BeamCharm 13%Dazzling Gleam 5%DigDischarge 5%Double TeamDrain PunchDraining KissEerie ImpulseElectric TerrainElectro BallElectroweb 11%Encore 50%Endeavor 13%EndureExpanding ForceFacadeFake Out 96%Fake TearsFeint 15%FlailFlingFocus BlastFocus PunchGiga ImpactGrass Knot 8%Helping Hand 4%Hyper BeamIron TailKnock Off 5%Light ScreenMagic RoomMega KickNasty PlotNuzzle 40%Play RoughProtect 36%PsychicPsychic NoisePsychic TerrainPsyshockQuick AttackRain DanceReflectRestReversalRising VoltageRoundSkill SwapSleep TalkSnoreSpeed SwapStored PowerSubstituteSurfSweet KissThiefThunder 9%Thunder PunchThunder WaveThunderbolt 29%TickleTrailblazeUpper HandVolt Switch 44%Volt TackleWild ChargeWishZap Cannon

Every move Raichu can have in Champions. Highlighted moves carry their ladder usage.

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