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'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ライチュウ) is an {{t|Electric}}-type Pokémon. It evolves from {{P|Pikachu}}. | '''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ライチュウ) is an {{t|Electric}}-type Pokémon. It evolves from {{P|Pikachu}}. | ||
=Biology= | |||
==Physiology== | |||
===Gender differences=== | |||
===Special abilities=== | |||
==Behavior== | |||
==Habitat== | |||
==Diet== | |||
=In the anime= | |||
[[Lt. Surge]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Vermilion City]], has a Raichu that was defeated when it could not keep up with the speed of [[Ash's Pikachu]]. | |||
Raichu was one of the four Pokémon causing trouble for Pikachu in "Pikachu's Summer Vacation". | |||
In [[EP069]], a girl that [[Ash]] and co. met decided to use her Raichu in "Pokémon in Love." | |||
[[EP090]] was about a stage show that featured "talking" Pokémon. A Raichu was supposed be a part of these shows, but it had stage fright. | |||
A Raichu was seen herding {{P|Mareep}} in [[EP139]]. | |||
Raichu also made a cameo in [[The Legend of Thunder!]]. It was one of the Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to be the hero by zapping the crystal, but the attack bounced back to the Electrical Kangaroo Rat. | |||
=In the TFG= | |||
One Raichu figure has been released. | |||
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}} | |||
=Pokédex entries= | =Pokédex entries= | ||
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==In side games== | |||
=Base stats= | =Base stats= | ||
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==By [[Level|leveling up]]== | ==By [[Level|leveling up]]== | ||
==By [[TM]]/[[HM]]== | ==By [[TM]]/[[HM]]== | ||
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| TM01 || {{M|Mega Punch}} || {{M|Dynamicpunch}} || {{M|Focus Punch}} | | TM01 || {{M|Mega Punch}} || {{M|Dynamicpunch}} || {{M|Focus Punch}} | ||
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=Evolution= | =Evolution= | ||
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==Origin== | |||
[[wp: | Raichu's legs and long tail are not unlike those of a [[wp:kangaroo rat|kangaroo rat]]. | ||
===Name origin=== | |||
=In other languages= | Raichu comes from the combination of 雷 ''rai'', thunder, and ちゅうちゅう ''chūchū'', which is Japanese onomatopoeia for squeaking. | ||
==In other languages== | |||
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Raichu | *[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Raichu | ||
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Raichu | *[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Raichu | ||
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* Chinese (Taiwan): 雷丘 ''Léi Qiu'' | * Chinese (Taiwan): 雷丘 ''Léi Qiu'' | ||
* Chinese (Hong Kong): 雷超 ''Léi Chao'' | * Chinese (Hong Kong): 雷超 ''Léi Chao'' | ||
=External links= | |||
[[wp:Raichu|Article on Wikipedia]] | |||
{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Pikachu | next=Sandshrew }} | {{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Pikachu | next=Sandshrew }} |
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Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ) is an Electric-type Pokémon. It evolves from Pikachu.
Biology
Physiology
Gender differences
Special abilities
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
In the anime
Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader of Vermilion City, has a Raichu that was defeated when it could not keep up with the speed of Ash's Pikachu.
Raichu was one of the four Pokémon causing trouble for Pikachu in "Pikachu's Summer Vacation".
In EP069, a girl that Ash and co. met decided to use her Raichu in "Pokémon in Love."
EP090 was about a stage show that featured "talking" Pokémon. A Raichu was supposed be a part of these shows, but it had stage fright.
A Raichu was seen herding Mareep in EP139.
Raichu also made a cameo in The Legend of Thunder!. It was one of the Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that Attila and Hun were using. Raichu tried to be the hero by zapping the crystal, but the attack bounced back to the Electrical Kangaroo Rat.
In the TFG
One Raichu figure has been released.
Pokédex entries
- Pokémon Red and Blue
- Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
- Pokémon Yellow
- When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
- Pokémon Stadium
- Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.
- Pokémon Gold
- When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
- Pokémon Silver
- If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
- Pokémon Crystal
- If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
- Pokémon Ruby
- If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.
- Pokémon Sapphire
- This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.
- Pokémon Emerald
- If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
- Pokémon FireRed
- Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.
- Pokémon LeafGreen
- Its long tail serves as ground to protect itself as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Game locations
In side games
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 60
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120 - 167 | 230 - 324 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
Total: 475
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
By leveling up
By TM/HM
Number | Generation I | Generation II | Generation III |
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TM01 | Mega Punch | Dynamicpunch | Focus Punch |
TM02 | Headbutt | ||
TM03 | Curse | ||
TM04 | Rollout | ||
TM05 | Mega Kick | ||
TM06 | Toxic | Toxic | Toxic |
TM07 | Zap Cannon | ||
TM08 | Body Slam | ||
TM09 | Take Down | ||
TM10 | Double-Edge | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
TM13 | Snore | ||
TM15 | Hyper Beam | Hyper Beam | Hyper Beam |
TM16 | Pay Day | Light Screen | |
TM17 | Submission | Protect | Protect |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Rain Dance | |
TM19 | Seismic Toss | ||
TM20 | Rage | Endure | |
TM21 | Frustration | Frustration | |
TM23 | Iron Tail | Iron Tail | |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt | |
TM25 | Thunder | Thunder | Thunder |
TM27 | Return | Return | |
TM28 | Dig | ||
TM31 | Mimic | Mud Slap | Brick Break |
TM32 | Double Team | Double Team | Double Team |
TM33 | Reflect | ||
TM34 | Bide | Swagger | Shock Wave |
TM35 | Sleep Talk | ||
TM39 | Swift | Swift | |
TM40 | Skull Bash | Defense Curl | |
TM41 | Thunderpunch | Torment | |
TM42 | Facade | ||
TM43 | Detect | Secret Power | |
TM44 | Rest | Rest | Rest |
TM45 | Thunder Wave | Attract | Attract |
TM46 | Thief | Thief | |
TM50 | Substitute | ||
HM04 | Strength | Strength | |
HM05 | Flash | Flash | Flash |
HM06 | Rock Smash |
Evolution
Trivia
Origin
Raichu's legs and long tail are not unlike those of a kangaroo rat.
Name origin
Raichu comes from the combination of 雷 rai, thunder, and ちゅうちゅう chūchū, which is Japanese onomatopoeia for squeaking.
In other languages
- German: Raichu
- French: Raichu
- Korean: 라이츄 Raichyu
- Chinese (Taiwan): 雷丘 Léi Qiu
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 雷超 Léi Chao
External links
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