Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Raichu-Alola

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Raichu-Alola.

ElectricPsychic
Raichu-Alola Pokémon sprite

Raichu-Alola

#0026

Quick answer

Raichu-Alola is best pressured by Ground, Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ground×2Bug×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Ground×2Bug×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Immune to PsychicStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Psychic 0x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ground×2Bug×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ground type pageBug type pageGhost type pageDark type page

Counter notes for Raichu-Alola

  • Raichu-Alola is a Electric / Psychic Pokémon with 110 base Speed and stronger special attack (95 Sp. Atk). Ground, Bug, Ghost, and Dark attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Raichu-Alola has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Electric / Psychic STAB.
  • Known abilities include Surge Surfer. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Electric / Psychic unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Raichu-Alola has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Raichu, Raichu-Mega X, and Raichu-Mega Y. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Electric×0.5Fighting×0.5Flying×0.5Psychic×0.5Steel×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Raichu-Alola weakness chartRaichu-Alola PokédexElectric / Psychic countersGround type pageBug type pageGhost type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Raichu-Alola?

Raichu-Alola is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground, Bug, Ghost, and Dark (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric / Psychic STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Raichu-Alola?

Ground, Bug, Ghost, and Dark are the strongest attacking types against Raichu-Alola, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Raichu-Alola super-effectively?

Raichu-Alola has 4 super-effective attacking options: Ground, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Electric / Psychic STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Raichu-Alola counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Raichu-Alola?

Avoid relying on Electric, Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Steel attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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