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'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | '''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}. | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Raichu anime|1=Tierno Raichu}}.png|thumb|left|250px|Raichu in the anime]] | [[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Raichu anime|1=Tierno Raichu}}.png|thumb|left|250px|Raichu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]===== | |||
[[Lt. Surge]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Vermilion City]], has a Raichu that defeated [[Ash's Pikachu]] with its sheer power in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After discussing evolution with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu the next day. | [[Lt. Surge]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Vermilion City]], has a Raichu that defeated [[Ash's Pikachu]] with its sheer power in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After discussing evolution with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu the next day. | ||
====Other==== | =====Other===== | ||
Raichu was one of the four Pokémon causing trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and co. in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', along with {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}. | Raichu was one of the four Pokémon causing trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and co. in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', along with {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}. | ||
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A Raichu appeared in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' and ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. | A Raichu appeared in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' and ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
A Raichu also appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''. | A Raichu also appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''. | ||
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A Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', evolving from a {{p|Pikachu}} using a {{DL|Evolutionary Stone|Thunder Stone}}. | A Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', evolving from a {{p|Pikachu}} using a {{DL|Evolutionary Stone|Thunder Stone}}. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | A Raichu appeared as a silhouette in [[SM003]]. | ||
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{{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | {{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} element. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}} | {{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} element. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}} | ||
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===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in Pokémon Origins]] | [[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | ||
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]==== | ====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]==== | ||
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''. | {{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''. | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
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[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]], which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'' but never participated in battles until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his [[Mahogany Town#Places of Interest|Mahogany Hideout]], where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of wild Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct. | [[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]], which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'' but never participated in battles until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his [[Mahogany Town#Places of Interest|Mahogany Hideout]], where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of wild Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct. | ||
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=====Alolan Raichu===== | =====Alolan Raichu===== | ||
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/7|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|766|Passimian}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}} | ||
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{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}<br>{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}<br>{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|702|Dedenne}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|677|Espurr}}<br>{{MSP|678|Meowstic}}{{MSP|682|Spritzee}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP|728|Popplio}}{{MSP|729|Brionne}}<br>{{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7||Double Slap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10}} | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}<br>{{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP|660|Diggersby}}<br>{{MSP|728|Popplio}}{{MSP|729|Brionne}}{{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Double Slap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}<br>{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}<br>{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|728|Popplio}}<br>{{MSP|729|Brionne}}{{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7||Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}} | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}<br>{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|053A|Persian}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}<br>{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}<br>{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|677|Espurr}}{{MSP|678|Meowstic}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}<br>{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP|660|Diggersby}}<br>{{MSP|682|Spritzee}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP|759|Stufful}}{{MSP|760|Bewear}}{{MSP|775|Komala}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|653|Fennekin}}<br>{{MSP|654|Braixen}}{{MSP|655|Delphox}}|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}<br>{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}{{MSP|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP|766|Passimian}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|| | {{learnlist/breed7|{{bag3|Light Ball}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|684|Swirlix}}{{MSP|685|Slurpuff}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2|form=yes}} | {{learnlist/breedf/7|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2|form=yes}} | ||
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{{learnlist/prevo7|025|Pikachu|e||||Celebrate|Normal|Status|—|—|40}} | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Alolan Raichu. | |||
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will trade a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] (in which this person traded a Graveler for a Kadabra) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was retranslated. | * In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will trade a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] (in which this person traded a Graveler for a Kadabra) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was retranslated. | ||
* Raichu's FireRed Pokédex entry references a 1903 documentary film called Electrocuting an Elephant by {{wp|Thomas Edison}}. | * Raichu's FireRed Pokédex entry references a 1903 documentary film called Electrocuting an Elephant by {{wp|Thomas Edison}}. | ||
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Raichu's legs and long tail are like those of a {{wp|kangaroo rat}}. | Raichu's legs and long tail are like those of a {{wp|kangaroo rat}}. | ||
Alolan Raichu is likely based on the concept of {{DL|Pikachu variant|surfing Pikachu}}. Its design appears to have been influenced by [[Puka]], a {{DL|Pikachu variants|surfing Pikachu}} that appeared in the anime. In the [[Pokémon Stadium series]], Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. | Alolan Raichu is likely based on the concept of {{DL|Pikachu variant|surfing Pikachu}} and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in Hawaiʻi. Its design appears to have been influenced by [[Puka]], a {{DL|Pikachu variants|surfing Pikachu}} that appeared in the anime. In the [[Pokémon Stadium series]], Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. | ||
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Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ Raichu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. It is the final form of Pichu.
In Alola, Raichu has a regional variant that is Electric/Psychic. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Biology
Raichu is a bipedal, rodent-like Pokémon. Raichu is covered in dark orange fur with a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There are circular yellow markings on its cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its big feet are tan with a circular orange pad. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end. This lightning bolt is smaller on females. The tail is used to gather electricity from the atmosphere, or it can be planted in the ground to search for electricity. Its tail also serves to protect itself from its own power.
Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from all its body and slightly glows in the dark, and is capable of storing over 100,000 volts of electricity. However, it will become aggressive if it has stored too much electricity. To keep from reaching this state, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground. This leads to scorched patches near its nest. If Raichu’s sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up and its muscles become stimulated. Raichu is found in forests and woodlands. Like the two others in its evolutionary family, Raichu is able to learn Volt Tackle as a signature move.
In Alola, Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu’s ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges. By collecting its psychic power in its tail, it is able to ride it like a surfboard and float in the air. While its cheek sacs are still used to store electricity, rubbing them releases a sweet aroma. This is also thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Raichu's transformation in Alola into Alolan Raichu is a mystery, but the natives suppose that maybe it ate too many sweet, fluffy pancakes.[1]
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Lt. Surge's Raichu
Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader of Vermilion City, has a Raichu that defeated Ash's Pikachu with its sheer power in Electric Shock Showdown. After discussing evolution with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu the next day.
Other
Raichu was one of the four Pokémon causing trouble for Pikachu and co. in Pikachu's Vacation, along with Marill, Snubbull, and Cubone.
In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, a girl named Katrina decided to use her Raichu in the Cleavon Schpielbunk film "Pokémon in Love".
Stage Fight! was about a stage show that featured "talking" Pokémon. Kay's Raichu was supposed be a part of these shows, but it had stage fright.
A Raichu named Sugar appeared in Cooking Up a Sweet Story. It evolved from the restaurant owners' missing Pikachu.
Another Raichu appeared in Pika and Goliath!, owned by Sho. It battled against Ash's Pikachu twice in that episode.
The Pokémon Summer Academy has a very skittish Raichu for its students. It appeared in Camping It Up! where it was trained by Ash.
Another Raichu appeared in Flint Sparks the Fire! and The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore! under the ownership of Volkner.
A Raichu appeared in Good Friends, Great Training! and Valuable Experience for All! under the ownership of Tierno.
Minor appearances
A Raichu also appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash, Mewtwo Strikes Back and Pokémon Double Trouble.
A Raichu appeared in The Battling Eevee Brothers during the evolution party in Stone Town.
Multiple Raichu also appeared in The Power of One.
A Raichu was seen herding Mareep in Mild 'n Wooly.
A Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.
A Raichu appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Raichu made a cameo in The Legend of Thunder!. It was one of the Electric 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 itself.
Raichu is one of the Pokémon that were affected by the crystal in As Clear As Crystal.
A Raichu appeared in Deceit and Assist under the ownership of a Pokémon Coordinator participating in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
Another Raichu appeared in Sticking With Who You Know!, falling in love with a Squirtle due to the effect of Professor Kodama's machine.
Three Raichu appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!
A Raichu appeared in a fantasy in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, evolving from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.
A Raichu appeared as a silhouette in SM003.
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In Pokémon Origins
Lt. Surge's Raichu
Red battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in File 2: Cubone.
In the manga
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
- Main article: Sandy's Raichu
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga series, a Raichu appears in the bonus chapter Raichu's Best Friend. In the chapter, the ghost of a Trainer named Sandy wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu
Lt. Surge has a Raichu in Pokémon Adventures, which was first seen in Silph Co. in Go for the Golbat but never participated in battles until fighting the Masked Man in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his Houndour called upon dozens of wild Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former Team Rocket triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his Electrode self-destruct.
In The Last Battle XIII a Raichu was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
Volkner has a Raichu which he used it in his battle against Platinum in VS. Elekid.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Satoshi had a Pikachu that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the Elite Four in Pokémon Zensho.
In the Pokémon Pocket monsters manga
Blue has a Raichu which he used to battle Red in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1).
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In the TCG
- Main article: Raichu (TCG)
In the TFG
One Raichu figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Raichu is part of an unnamed rescue team which gathers at Pokémon Square just before the player and partner are able to access Magma Cavern.
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Alolan Raichu
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In side games
Held items
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Red* | Blue* | Gold Leaf (100%) | |
Yellow* | |||
Emerald* | Oran Berry (5%) | ||
Diamond | Pearl | Oran Berry (5%) | |
Platinum | |||
HeartGold | SoulSilver | Oran Berry (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Generation I-V
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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Generation VI onward
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 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
Total: 485
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Alolan Raichu
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 60
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120 - 167 | 230 - 324 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
Total: 485
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
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Evolution
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Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Alolan Raichu.
- In Pokémon Red and Blue, there is a Scientist at the Pokémon Lab in Cinnabar Island who will trade a Raichu for an Electrode. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the Japanese Blue (in which this person traded a Graveler for a Kadabra) rather than that of Pokémon Red and Green. This error was corrected in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, as the script was retranslated.
- Raichu's FireRed Pokédex entry references a 1903 documentary film called Electrocuting an Elephant by Thomas Edison.
- Several Pokédex entries claim Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts. However, its Stadium entry claims it can only discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 literally reads "ten ten-thousands".
- Raichu appears in every regional Pokédex except the Unova Pokédex.
- Although Pikachu is the starter of Pokémon Yellow, it is not possible to directly evolve it into Raichu in the game, and must be traded in from Red and Blue. This inability to evolve Pikachu is a reference to Ash's Pikachu in the anime.
- Raichu and its pre-evolved form share their category with Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, and Sandslash. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
Origin
Raichu's legs and long tail are like those of a kangaroo rat.
Alolan Raichu is likely based on the concept of surfing Pikachu and the sport of surfing itself, which originated in Hawaiʻi. Its design appears to have been influenced by Puka, a surfing Pikachu that appeared in the anime. In the Pokémon Stadium series, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move Surf.
Name origin
Raichu is a combination of 雷 rai (thunder) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking).
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Notes
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