Best Alolan Raichu counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Alolan Raichu in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Alolan Raichu counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Alolan Raichu counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	46.09	2402.86	2	104.3s	123.9
2	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	42.66	1634.70	3	114.9s	106.1
3	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	49.12	922.61	4	75.1s	102.3
4	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	43.82	1093.60	4	99.8s	97.9
5	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	38.63	1577.71	3	122.5s	97.7
6	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	44.69	765.00	5	85.6s	90.9
7	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	35.45	1515.47	3	128.3s	90.6
8	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	36.18	1320.68	3	109.5s	88.9
9	Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	40.05	972.80	4	97.2s	88.9
10	Giratina (Origin Forme)	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force *	33.98	1551.21	3	137.0s	88.3
11	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	38.16	1087.03	4	113.9s	88.2
12	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	38.90	885.85	5	113.9s	85.0
13	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	42.58	658.34	6	92.8s	84.4
14	Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	32.01	1548.29	3	145.1s	84.4
15	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	36.07	1071.16	4	118.8s	84.2
16	Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	37.36	953.75	4	102.1s	84.0
17	Excadrill	Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands	34.03	1195.29	4	140.5s	82.8
18	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	39.63	740.63	5	93.5s	82.4
19	Mega Sceptile	Fury Cutter	Earthquake	33.13	1230.83	3	111.5s	81.8
20	Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball	34.91	1013.40	4	116.1s	81.0

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Alolan Raichu in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Alolan Raichu down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Alolan Raichu counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Alolan Raichu counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, and Shadow Tyranitar. The table also includes Shadow Garchomp, Mega Banette, Hydreigon, and Groudon, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Alolan Raichu type chart

When fighting Alolan Raichu, keep in mind the following that Electric and Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, and Ground type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Steel type moves.

Weaknesses

Bug	160.0%
Dark	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%
Ground	160.0%

Resistances

Electric	62.5%
Fighting	62.5%
Flying	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%
Steel	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.