Type matchups
Damage Alolan Raichu takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric/Psychic type, Alolan Raichu has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. No other Pokémon has the Electric/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 485
Alolan Raichu has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (110). Its Attack (85) and Sp. Atk (95) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 50 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Alolan Raichu's only ability is Surge Surfer.
How to beat Alolan Raichu
Alolan Raichu takes 2× damage from Ground, Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Flying, Steel, Electric and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ting-Lu hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Alolan Raichu's Electric and Psychic moves. Krookodile hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Alolan Raichu's Electric and Psychic moves. Krokorok hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Alolan Raichu's Electric and Psychic moves.
Evolution
Alolan Raichu is an alternate form of Raichu, so it shares Raichu's evolution line.
Best counters to Alolan Raichu
Frequently asked questions
What is Alolan Raichu weak to?
As an Electric/Psychic type, Alolan Raichu takes super-effective damage from Ground, Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Alolan Raichu resistant to?
Alolan Raichu resists Fighting, Flying, Steel, Electric and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Alolan Raichu?
Strong type-based picks include Ting-Lu, Krookodile and Krokorok, which hit Alolan Raichu with super-effective attacks.