Pokémon GO PvP Guide: Should You Use Alolan Raichu During a Great League Battle?

Attention, Trainers! Are you participating in a Pokémon GO Great League battle anytime soon? If you are considering picking the shiny chocolate Alolan Raichu for your next Great League tournament play, this handy PvP guide has you covered.

Alolan Raichu PvP Guide: Great League Edition

• Tier: 3
• Type Moves: Electric and Psychic
• Max CP: 2286
• Attack: 201
• Defense: 154
• Stamina: 155
• Family: Pikachu, Raichu, Pichu
• Origin: Kanto Region (Gen 1)
• Weaknesses: Bug, Dark, Ghost, and Ground Type Moves
• Booster: Rain and Windy Weather
• Best Counters: Gengar, Shadow Ball Mewtwo, and Tyranitar

Movesets

Fast Moves

• Thunder Shock (Electric)
• Spark (Electric)
• Volt Switch (Electric)

Charge Moves

• Wild Charge (Electric)
• Thunder Punch (Electric)
• Grass Knot (Grass)
• Psychic (Psychic)

Strengths and Weaknesses

Although Alolan Raichu is a low-tier, raid-exclusive Pokémon with weaknesses, it has an aggressive energy farming playstyle perfect for Great League PvP battles.

By giving it an energy lead, you can dominate the battlefield with your team. If you know when and how to properly use its various Movesets (especially its deadly Charge Moves), you can damage your opponents tremendously. Be quick to attack, though, to make sure your enemies are thrown off-guard.

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

• Grass Knot provides wider coverage.
• Psychic is a good move but lacks synergy.
• Thunder Shock is better than Spark and Volt Switch moves.
• Wild Charge is one of the best charge moves.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

• Grass Knot offers some interesting coverage against Ground-type weaknesses.
• Psychic's high power and two bars make it a good defense move.
• Volt Switch is better than Spark and Thunder Shock moves.
• Wild Charge equals Thunder Punch.

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Playing Tips

• To be rewarded with powerful damage output and excessive baiting potential, all you have to do is keep your Pokémon alive.
• Shields are your best friends if you want to use Alolan Raichu. Remember that avoiding lethal Charge Moves from opponents is of the utmost importance.
• Again, if you use shields correctly, you will be rewarded with a double-edged sword that can resist attacks from even high-tier Pokémons.
• Team composition is also important. Other Pokémons to pick along with Alolan Raichu are Poliwrath and Dusclops.

Entering Great League Battles

Pokémon GO's Battle Leagues are restricted for Trainers in level 10 and above. When participating in this type of PvP tournament, you can only choose three Pokémons with 1,500 Combat Power limit each.

What's great about the Great League is, compared with the Ultra and Master Leagues, it offers low-tier Pokémon and low-level Trainers a place to shine. According to Pokémon GO Hub, a Level 15 Legendary can land well under 1,500 CP.

So, there you go, Trainers! Good luck on climbing the ranked ladder. But remember this: whether you are an amateur or a veteran in Pokémon GO PvP battles, knowing which Pokémon to use for certain situations can make or break your winning streak.

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