Is Raichu Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Raichu Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 47% win rate and 0.0% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Raichu Deck?

The core cards for Raichu Deck are: Raichu, Raichu, Raichu. Top tournament builds also commonly include Pikachu, Pikachu ex, Pincurchin, Zapdos ex.

What is the best Raichu Deck deck list?

The top-performing Raichu Deck list runs: 1x Pikachu, 2x Pikachu ex, 1x Pincurchin, 1x Raichu, 2x Zapdos ex, 2x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 2x Electric Generator, 1x Electrical Cord, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Sabrina, 1x Starting Plains, 1x X Speed. This build achieved 8W-3L at Godzly's Apex Acceleration.

What beats Raichu Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Raichu Deck's core Pokemon are weak to fighting types. Strong counters include Mega Lucario ex Deck, Koraidon ex Deck, Mega Lopunny ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Raichu Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 336 packs to collect all core cards for Raichu Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Raichu Deck

0.0% of the meta · Updated September 26, 2026

Tier 3

Build this deck

Signature card

Raichu

Uncommon

46.6% win rate0.0% meta share3 core cards

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#10 — Breaking2mirror

Godzly's Apex Acceleration · 8W-3L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (7)

Pikachu

Pikachu ex

Pincurchin

Raichu

Zapdos ex

Trainers (13)

Copycat

Cyrus

Electric Generator

Electrical Cord

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Sabrina

Starting Plains

X Speed

#3 — Koncha

Weekly#2-19｜$100 forSeries｜Noex/Monotype/Singleton · 4W-1L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (8)

Heliolisk

Helioptile

Magnemite

Magneton

Magnezone

Pichu

Pikachu

Raichu

Trainers (12)

Clemont

Copycat

Cyrus

Electric Generator

Elemental Switch

Lisia

Lucky Egg

May

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Sabrina

X Speed

#8 — pwnda

Premier PTCGP League: Pingleton B-Side (1-Day) · 5W-3L

Energies

20 cards

Est. 336 packs to collect all core cardsdetails

RaichuRare

280 pks

RaichuUncommon

30 pks

RaichuUncommon

26 pks

Core Cards

Raichu

Genetic Apex #095

Raichu

Mega Shine #023

Raichu

B3b #022

Key Moves & Abilities

Thunderbolt(Raichu)

140

Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.

Thunder(Raichu)

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Mach Bolt(Raichu)

How to Play

Build your strategy around Raichu. It's the deck's main damage dealer.

Declare Lightning energy only. With a single type every energy your Energy Zone generates is live, so your attackers come online on schedule.

Top players consistently include Copycat, Cyrus, Electric Generator, Poké Ball, Professor’s Research alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Mega Lucario ex Deck

fighting · 48% WR

Koraidon ex Deck

fighting · 45% WR

Mega Lopunny ex Deck

fighting · 47% WR

Mega Gallade ex Deck

fighting · 41% WR

Rampardos Deck

fighting · 43% WR

Garchomp ex Deck

fighting · 44% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Suicune ex Deck

water · 49% WR

Mega Sharpedo ex Deck

water · 47% WR

Milotic ex Deck

water · 46% WR

Jumpluff ex Deck

grass · 44% WR

Wailord ex Deck

water · 42% WR

Greninja Deck

water · 47% WR

Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →

Pokemon in this Deck

Raichu