Is Raichu viable in Gen 8 Doubles OU?

Raichu is ranked #45 in Gen 8 Doubles OU with 3.33% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

Raichu in Gen 8 Doubles OU

Gen 8 Doubles OU · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0026 Raichu

Electric

USAGE 3.3% #45

ABILITYLightning Rod

BASE STATS

HP 60

ATK 90

DEF 55

SPA 90

SPD 80

SPE 110

BST485

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

Ground

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Moves

Thunderbolt 72.7% Reflect 72.7% Light Screen 72.7% Grass Knot 70.0% Fake Out 27.3% Nuzzle 27.3% Volt Switch 26.9% Endeavor 16.3%

Items

Light Clay 72.7% Assault Vest 26.9% Focus Sash 0.4% Leftovers 0.0% Wide Lens 0.0% nothing 0.0% Choice Specs 0.0% Life Orb 0.0%

Abilities

Lightning Rod99.6%Static0.4%

Common Teammates

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #45 with 3.33% usage. Sorted by conservative score.