Alolan Raichu Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Alolan Raichu in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Alolan Raichu
Alolan Raichu is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with electric/psychic typing. The best counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 43.455 DPS. Alolan Raichu's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Alolan Raichu can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Alolan Raichu is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Flying-type moves as Alolan Raichu resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Alolan Raichu is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (43.455 DPS), Mega Gengar (42.267 DPS), and Primal Groudon (41.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Alolan Raichu: After defeating Alolan Raichu, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1269 and 1339 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1579-1666 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Alolan Raichu from raids will have exactly 1339 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Alolan Raichu?
The best counter for Alolan Raichu is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 43.455 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (42.267 DPS) and Primal Groudon (41.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Alolan Raichu?
Alolan Raichu can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Alolan Raichu weak to?
Alolan Raichu is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Flying, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Alolan Raichu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Alolan Raichu's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Alolan Raichu from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Alolan Raichu from raids will have 1339 CP at level 20, or 1666 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1269. If you see 1339 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Alolan Raichu worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Alolan Raichu is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Alolan Raichu?
For the best moveset for Alolan Raichu itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Alolan Raichu stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Alolan Raichu without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Alolan Raichu can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (37.000 DPS) and Blacephalon (36.143 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Alolan Raichu in raids?
Alolan Raichu is weather boosted during rainy,windy weather. When boosted, Alolan Raichu is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1579-1666 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.