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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}}.


In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional variant]] that is {{2t|Electric|Psychic}}. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}.
In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional variant]] that is {{2t|Electric|Psychic}}. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin.


==Biology==
==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 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands.}} Like the {{p|Pichu|two}} {{p|Pikachu|others}} in its evolutionary family, Raichu is able to learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} as a [[signature move]].
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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands.}} Like the {{p|Pichu|two}} {{p|Pikachu|others}} in its evolutionary family, Raichu is able to learn {{m|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 {{wp|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.<ref>http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/</ref>
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 {{wp|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.<ref>http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/</ref>


==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 {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Tierno Raichu.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Noa Raichu.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Raichu in the anime]]
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
====Major appearances====
====Major appearances====
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Another Raichu appeared in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'' under the ownership of [[Volkner]].
Another Raichu appeared in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'' under the ownership of [[Volkner]].


A Raichu appeared in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' and ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'' under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}.
{{an|Tierno}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' and ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]''. Tierno used Raichu in his battle against Ash along with [[Tierno's Wartortle|his Wartortle]] battling Ash's Pikachu and [[Ash's Goodra|Goodra]] but were eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating [[Sawyer#Aegislash|his Aegislash]] before being recalled after fighting [[Sawyer#Slurpuff|his Slurpuff]]. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer's Sceptile]] but soon lost.
 
An [[Regional variant|Alolan]] Raichu debuted in [[SM013]], under the ownership of {{OBP|Noa|SM013}}. Noa used her Raichu as her partner during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].


====Minor appearances====
====Minor appearances====
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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}}.


A Raichu appeared as a silhouette in [[SM003]].
A Raichu appeared as a silhouette in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]''.


====Pokédex entries====
====Pokédex entries====
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In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' a Raichu was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
In ''[[PS179|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 {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|VS. Elekid]]''.
The Battle Factory rented a Raichu which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.
 
[[Volkner]] has a Raichu which he used it in his battle against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.


===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
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* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Alolan Raichu.
* 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 and Sun Pokédex entries reference a 1903 documentary film called Electrocuting an Elephant by {{wp|Thomas Edison}}.
* Several Pokédex entries claim Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|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".
* Several Pokédex entries claim Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|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 [[List of Pokémon that appear in every regional Pokédex|appears in every regional Pokédex]] except the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]].
* Raichu [[List of Pokémon that appear in every regional Pokédex|appears in every regional Pokédex]] except the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]].
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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}} 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}}.
Alolan Raichu is likely based on the concept of {{DL|Pikachu variant|surfing Pikachu}} and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in Hawaii. 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}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====

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Types
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Electric Psychic
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Abilities
Static
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Alolan Raichu
Cacophony
Lightning Rod
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Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Alolan Raichu
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Field and Fairy
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
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2'04" 0.7 m
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66.1 lbs. 30.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
122
Gen. I-IV
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218
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Medium Fast
EV yield
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Alolan Raichu
Pokédex color
Yellow
Other forms may have other colors.
Base friendship
70
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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. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin.

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

Raichu in the anime
File:Noa Raichu.png
Alolan Raichu 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.

Tierno's Raichu appeared in Good Friends, Great Training! and Valuable Experience for All!. Tierno used Raichu in his battle against Ash along with his Wartortle battling Ash's Pikachu and Goodra but were eventually defeated. Raichu later battled Sawyer, defeating his Aegislash before being recalled after fighting his Slurpuff. Raichu later battled Sawyer's Sceptile but soon lost.

An Alolan Raichu debuted in SM013, under the ownership of Noa. Noa used her Raichu as her partner during the Pokémon Pancake Race.

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 Loading the Dex!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP014 Raichu Ash's Pokédex Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the Electric element. Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a Dragonite unconscious.
Original series entries continue below.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
PK01 Raichu Dexter Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both Mouse Pokémon of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY065 Raichu Serena's Pokédex Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.

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.

The Battle Factory rented a Raichu which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

Volkner has a Raichu which he used it in his battle against Platinum in Encountering 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).

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS139 When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.*

In the TCG

Main article: Raichu (TCG)

In the TFG

One Raichu figure has been released.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Raichu

Generation I
Red(ENG) Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Blue
Yellow When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
Stadium Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.
Generation II
Gold When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Silver If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Crystal If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
Stadium 2 When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Generation III
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.
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.
Emerald If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
FireRed Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.
LeafGreen Its long tail serves as ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Generation IV
Diamond It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
Pearl It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Platinum Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
HeartGold When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
SoulSilver If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Generation V
Black Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
White
Black 2 Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
White 2
Generation VI
X When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Y It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Omega Ruby If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.
Alpha Sapphire This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.
Generation VII
Sun It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
Moon It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.


Alolan Raichu

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.
Moon It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.


Game locations

Generation I
Red
Cerulean Cave
Blue
Power Plant, Cerulean Cave
Blue (Japan)
Power Plant, Cerulean Cave
Yellow
Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Pikachu
Crystal
Evolve Pikachu
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Pikachu
Emerald
Evolve Pikachu
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Pikachu
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Pikachu
Platinum
Evolve Pikachu
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Pikachu
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Pikachu
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Pikachu
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Pikachu (Alola Form)
Pokémon Bank or Poké Transporter (Normal Form)


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Pikachu
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Viridian Forest
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Pikachu
Trozei!
Secret Storage 8, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Pikachu
Ranger
Sekra Range, Fiore Temple
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Ranger: SoA
Ice Lake, Almia Castle, Volcano Cave
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode B & S)
PokéPark Wii
Cavern Zone, Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Sophian Road, Mt. Sorbet, Canal Ruins, Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain, Forest: World Axle - B1F
PokéPark 2
Cove Area
Conquest
Evolve Pikachu
MD GTI
Silent Tundra (B1-B26, Mapless Street), Dreamy Island (Mapless Street), Cape at the Edge (B1-B29), Magnagate dungeons
Rumble U
Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Renegade Meadow: Stage 6
Shuffle
Silbern Museum: Stage 103
Event: Pokémon Safari Appears!
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas)


Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald* Oran Berry Oran Berry (5%)
Diamond Pearl Oran Berry Oran Berry (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Oran Berry Oran Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Generation I-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
475
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 90.
Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
Total:
485
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Alolan Raichu
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
Total:
485
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
16/21 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Raichu

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Alolan Raichu

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Raichu
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu
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Alolan Raichu
Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
011 Speed Swap Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15
Evo.Evo. Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Raichu
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM49Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
TM52Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM72Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM86Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM93Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Alolan Raichu
Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM03Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM04Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM20Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 25
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM49Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
TM52Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM72Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM86Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM93Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
ClefairyTogeticZigzagoonLinoonePluslePassimian
Bestow Normal Status —% 15
SandshrewSeedotPiplupPrinplupPachirisuPatrat
WatchogCubchooBearticYungoosGumshoosMudbray
MudsdaleStuffulBewear
Bide Normal Physical —% 10
MareepFlaaffyAmpharosElectrikeManectricPlusle
MinunShinxLuxioLuxrayBlitzleZebstrika
EmolgaDedenneTogedemaru
Charge Electric Status —% 20
ClefairyClefableJigglypuffSkittyAudinoEspurr
MeowsticSpritzeeAromatisseSylveonPopplioBrionne
Primarina
Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15
ClefairyClefableJigglypuffWigglytuffSkittyDelcatty
AudinoMinccinoMienfooMienshaoBunnelbyDiggersby
PopplioBrionnePrimarina
Double Slap Normal Physical 15 85% 10
ManectricLuxrayTogedemaru
Electric Terrain Electric Status —% 10
ClefairySeelDewgongTogeticSlakothVigoroth
SlakingPlusleMinunSphealSealeoWalrein
OshawottDewottSamurottMinccinoEmolgaPopplio
BrionnePrimarina
Encore Normal Status 100% 5
DunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpyVigoroth
PachirisuBunearyLopunnyCubchooBeartic
Endure Normal Status —% 10
MeowthMeowthPersianPersianNuzleafSkitty
DelcattyGlameowPuruglyPurrloinLiepardMienfoo
MienshaoEspurrMeowstic
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
DunsparceSwinubPhanpyZigzagoonSlakothSlaking
TorkoalSpindaCubchooBearticBunnelbyDiggersby
SpritzeeAromatisseStuffulBewearKomala
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
ClefairyCherubiCherrimMunnaMusharnaFennekin
BraixenDelphox
Lucky Chant Normal Status —% 30
Delibird
Present Normal Physical 90% 15
GrowlitheVigorothLillipupHerdierStoutlandMienfoo
MienshaoBouffalantLycanrocPassimian
Reversal Fighting Physical 100% 15
Ampharos
Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
AipomAmbipomMinccinoCinccino
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
Light Ball*
Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15
TogeticSwirlixSlurpuff
Wish Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Raichu in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Raichu in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Raichu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Raichu can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Raichu cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Raichu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Pichu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Charm Fairy Status 100% 20
Pichu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 75% 10
Pichu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Nasty Plot Dark Status —% 20
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Growl Normal Status 100% 40
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Play Nice Normal Status —% 20
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Electro Ball Electric Special 100% 10
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Nuzzle Electric Physical 20 100% 20
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Slam Normal Physical 80 75% 20
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Agility Psychic Status —% 30
Pikachu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Celebrate Normal Status —% 40
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Raichu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin026.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS026.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani026.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Energetic Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'll send foes flying with my Thunderbolt!
26%-50% HP Urf... My health is down to half.
1%-25% HP I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
Level up Leveled up! Electric power is overflowing!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 026.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.png
Electric
Field move: Recharge fm.pngRecharge fm.pngRecharge fm.png
(Recharge ×3)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 15 Max. exp.: 15
Browser entry R-000
Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the Styler's energy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Recharge PA.png
Recharge
Field move: Recharge 4 field move.png
(Recharge ×4)
Browser entry R-000
It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present)
Recharge Assist.png
Recharge
Field move:
(present)
Recharge 4 field move.png
(Recharge ×4)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Electric Assist.png
Electric
Field move:
(past)
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW026.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Raichu often play in the Cavern Zone or the Haunted Zone. Their favorite Attractions are Bastiodon's Block Barrage and Tangrowth's Swing-Along.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2026.png Strong:   Weak: Pikachu icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
When it comes to Electric-Type moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in Pikachu and made him his apprentice.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP026.png HP: ★★ Move: Volt Tackle
Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Static
Ability 2: Instinct
Ability 3: Lightningrod
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Pikachu when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Thunder Stone
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Akizane, Hanbei, and Sōrin
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT026.png

Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 80 Raise Max Level.png 0

#017
Shuffle026.png

Paralyze
Leaves the foe paralyzed.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 80 Raise Max Level.png 0

#017
Shuffle026Winking.png

Rock Break+
Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO026.png Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 193 Base Defense: 165
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock*, Volt Switch*, Spark
Charged Attacks: Brick Break, Thunder Punch, Thunder*, Wild Charge*

Evolution

Pichu
Baby form
Pichu
 Electric 
Soothe Bell
Friendship


Egg
Breed

Pikachu
First evolution
Pikachu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone


Raichu
Second evolution
Raichu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone


Alola Form
Raichu
Second evolution
Raichu
 Electric  Psychic 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 026.png Spr b g1 026.png Spr 1b 026.png Spr b g1 026.png Spr 1y 026.png Spr b g1 026.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 026.png Spr b 2g 026.png Spr 2s 026.png Spr b 2s 026.png Spr 2c 026.png Spr b 2c 026.png
Spr 2g 026 s.png Spr b 2g 026 s.png Spr 2s 026 s.png Spr b 2s 026 s.png Spr 2c 026 s.png Spr b 2c 026 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 026.png Spr b 3r 026.png Spr 3e 026.png Spr b 3e 026.png Spr 3f 026.png Spr b 3f 026.png
Spr 3r 026 s.png Spr b 3r 026 s.png Spr 3e 026 s.png Spr b 3e 026 s.png Spr 3f 026 s.png Spr b 3f 026 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
026MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Raichu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

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 Hawaii. 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).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ライチュウ Raichu From rai and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking)
France Flag.png French Raichu Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Raichu Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Raichu Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Raichu Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 라이츄 Raichu Same as Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 雷丘 Léiqiū Transliteration of its Japanese name, also 雷 léi means "thunder"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 雷超 Lèuihchīu Transliteration of Japanese name. Also from lèuih and chīu


Related articles

Notes

External links


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