
Raichu-Alola @ Psychium Z / Aloraichium Z
Ability: Surge Surfer
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Focus Blast / Substitute
Alolan Raichu is currently a decent offensive threat in the PU meta, being able to set up with Nasty Plot and sweep. Nasty Plot goes especially well alongside Alolan Raichu's naturally high Speed, which lets it outspeed most of the meta while Speed tying with other threats like Dodrio and Froslass. If not worried about Guzzlord, it can stop faster threats that may try to revenge kill it like Lycanroc and Choice Scarf Kabutops through Substitute, which can also be used to play around Skuntank's Sucker Punch. As for its defensive checks like Mudsdale and defensive Mesprit, Alolan Raichu can choose between Psychium Z and Aloraichium Z to hit accordingly. Alolan Raichu forces out Pokemon like Qwilfish and Oricorio-E, which you can use as an opportunity to set up a Nasty Plot or Substitute depending on the situation. After setting up a Nasty Plot, Alolan Raichu can be utilized as a sweeper or wallbreaker, but in both situations, Alolan Raichu is a solid offensive threat.
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