Actually, they're not 'slightly' higher, Pikachu's max offenses w/ Light Ball are 458/436, vs Raichu's 306 in both. Although you're better off with max Speed on Pikachu. In that case your offenses still reach 418/398, which is 36%/29% better. On the other hand, Raichu might use Orb or a Choice item, to match/beat Pikachu's power.
And Raichu's faster and can actually hope to take a special hit.
So honestly I'd say Raichu's better overall. I've never used either competitively though, but I've used Light Ball Pikachu ingame and though it dishes the damage it REALLY can't take a hit.
And Raichu's faster and can actually hope to take a special hit.
So honestly I'd say Raichu's better overall. I've never used either competitively though, but I've used Light Ball Pikachu ingame and though it dishes the damage it REALLY can't take a hit.