Partner ideas
for Raichu (alolan)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Raichu: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (2)

Drampa
NormalDragonOn 9% of Raichu's ranked teams
Immune to GhostResists Raichu's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerAdds long-game durability
Corviknight
FlyingSteelOn 9% of Raichu's ranked teams
Immune to GroundResists BugHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds long-game durability
Plan partners (1)

Staraptor
NormalFlyingIntimidate softens physical hits on Raichu
Immune to GroundResists BugImmune to GhostHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Defensive glue (21)

Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Ground and Bug weaknesses
Raichu (Alolan)'s Discharge can raise Emolga's Speed via Motor DriveRaichu resists its DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallHits Bug super-effectively with Air Slash
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingCovers its Ground and Dark weaknesses
Resists Raichu's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds long-game durability
Chesnaught
GrassFightingCovers its Ground and Dark weaknesses
Resists Raichu's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Eelektross
ElectricSpread-safe together for Discharge and Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Giga DrainHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Dark super-effectively with Drain Punch
Heat Rotom
ElectricFireCovers its Ground and Bug weaknesses
Resists Raichu's DischargeRaichu resists its DischargeHits Bug super-effectively with Overheat
Fan Rotom
ElectricFlyingCovers its Ground and Bug weaknesses
Raichu resists its DischargeHits Bug super-effectively with Air SlashHits Ghost super-effectively with Shadow Ball
Hydreigon
DarkDragonCovers its Ground, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Resists Raichu's DischargeHits Bug super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark Pulse
Conkeldurr
FightingCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Krookodile
GroundDarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Immune to Raichu's DischargeHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Machamp
FightingCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Crabominable
FightingIceCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with BlizzardHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ghost super-effectively with FlingHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard support
Hawlucha
FightingFlyingCovers its Ground, Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard support
Gliscor
GroundFlyingCovers its Ground and Bug weaknesses
Immune to Raichu's DischargeHits Bug super-effectively with Rock Slide
Meowscarada
GrassDarkCovers its Ground, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Resists Raichu's DischargeHits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Play Rough
Scrafty
DarkFightingCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Heliolisk
ElectricNormalSpread-safe together for Discharge and Discharge
Immune to GhostHits Ground super-effectively with Grass KnotHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark Pulse
Passimian
FightingCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Heracross
BugFightingCovers its Ground, Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Taurospaldean
FightingCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with SurfHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Kommo-o
DragonFightingCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses

Skarmory
SteelFlyingCovers its Ground and Bug weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds long-game durability