Ultra League PvP guide
Raichu (Alolan) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Raichu (Alolan) is a Electric/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #210. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Volt Tackle and Psyshock.
Ultra League
#210
Viable pick
Type
Electric/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,585
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT RAICHU (ALOLAN)
Is Raichu (Alolan) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Raichu (Alolan) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #210.
Raichu (Alolan) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #227.
Raichu (Alolan) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #227 | 81.9 | Volt Switch, Volt Tackle, Psyshock |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #210 | 81.8 | Volt Switch, Volt Tackle, Psyshock |
Best Moveset for Raichu (Alolan) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Raichu (Alolan) is Volt Switch with Volt Tackle and Psyshock.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Raichu (Alolan) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Raichu (Alolan) PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → Volt Tackle
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Psyshock
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Raichu (Alolan) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Raichu (Alolan) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Jellicent774
- Feraligatr714
- Corviknight683
- Melmetal637
- Empoleon637
Difficult Matchups
Raichu (Alolan) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Raichu (Alolan)'s Electric/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- 0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Raichu (Alolan) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Raichu (Alolan) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Raichu (Alolan)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
48% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
65% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
46% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
60% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Resisted
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
89% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Resisted
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
Ratings are shown from Raichu (Alolan)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Raichu (Alolan).
Best Teammates for Raichu (Alolan) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Raichu (Alolan) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Raichu (Alolan)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Raichu (Alolan)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Raichu (Alolan)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Raichu (Alolan)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Raichu (Alolan)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,496 | 24.5 | 1,671,657 |
| #2 | 2/14/15 | 1,499 | 24.5 | 1,669,992 | |
| #3 | 0/12/13 | 1,497 | 25 | 1,667,206 | |
| #4 | 0/15/10 | 1,497 | 25 | 1,667,027 | |
| #5 | 1/14/10 | 1,500 | 25 | 1,665,407 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 8/15/14 | 2,494 | 50 | 3,541,523 |
| #2 | 9/14/14 | 2,498 | 50 | 3,537,412 | |
| #3 | 9/15/15 | 2,498 | 49.5 | 3,537,357 | |
| #4 | 9/15/13 | 2,498 | 50 | 3,533,408 | |
| #5 | 10/15/15 | 2,495 | 49 | 3,532,990 |
Raichu (Alolan) Stats in Pokémon GO
Raichu (Alolan)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Raichu (Alolan) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 133.6
- Defense
- 111.7
- HP
- 112
Ultra League
Raichu (Alolan) 8/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 175.6
- Defense
- 142
- HP
- 142
Raichu (Alolan) Evolution
Raichu (Alolan) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Raichu (Alolan) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #155
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Master League #110
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #173
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #269
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Ultra League #278
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Master League #150
More PoGoCoach tools
Raichu (Alolan) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Raichu (Alolan) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Raichu (Alolan)'s recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Volt Tackle and Psyshock.
Is Raichu (Alolan) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Raichu (Alolan) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #210.
What counters Raichu (Alolan) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Tinkaton and Snorlax are among the strongest current counters to Raichu (Alolan) in Ultra League.
What is Raichu (Alolan) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Raichu (Alolan) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).