Raichu (Pokémon)

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Raichu
ライチュウ Raichu
#026
026Raichu.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Electric '
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Ability
Static
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#026
Johto
#023
Hoenn
#157
Sinnoh
#105
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2'7"
Imperial
0.8 m
Metric
Weight
66.1 lbs.
Imperial
30 kg
Metric
Dex color
Yellow
Catch rate
75 (9.8%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F026.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Ground and
Fairy groups
1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 122 Battle Exp.: 1221*

Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ) is an Electric-type Pokémon. It evolves from Pikachu.

Biology

Physiology

Raichu is a rather small bipedal rodent. It's able to run faster on all fours. Like Pikachu, from which it evolves, Raichu has long ears and feet and stubby arms. The long, thin tail has a broad lightning bolt shaped end.

Raichu is yellow-brownish in colour, with white belly. Its arms are halway brown, as well as its feet. The soles are tan coloured, with yellow heels. Its ears are half brown, half yellow. The cheek sacs are yellow.

Gender differences

A female has smaller lightning bolt at the end of its tail.

Special abilities

Behavior

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

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.

A Raichu apears in camp of Fluffy in EP141,other in Lake of Electric Crystal

A Raichu is used in Lilycove Contest

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

Game Rarity Location
Pokémon Red and Blue Few Power Plant and Unknown Dungeon
Pokémon Yellow None
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokémon Crystal
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire None Evolve from Pikachu
Pokémon Emerald None Evolve from Pikachu
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen None Evolve from Pikachu
Pokémon Colosseum None
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness None
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl None Evolve from Pikachu

In side games

Base stats

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.

Type effectiveness

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Learnset

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By leveling up

Game | Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
RB Yellow
Previous Thundershock
Growl
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Swift
Agility
Thunder
Thundershock
Growl
Tail Whip
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Double Team
Slam
Thunderbolt
Agility
Thunder
Light Screen
Thundershock
Growl
Tail Whip
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Double Team
Slam
Thunderbolt
Agility
Thunder
Light Screen
Thundershock
Growl
Tail Whip
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Double Team
Headbutt
Thunderbolt
Agility
Thunder
Light Screen
Thundershock
Growl
Tail Whip
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Double Team
Slam
Thunderbolt
Anticipate
Agility
Discharge
Light Screen
Thunder

By TM/HM

Number Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
TM01 Mega Punch Dynamicpunch Focus Punch Focus Punch
TM02   Headbutt    
TM03   Curse    
TM04   Rollout    
TM05 Mega Kick      
TM06 Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic
TM07   Zap Cannon    
TM08 Body Slam      
TM09 Take Down      
TM10 Double-Edge Hidden Power Hidden Power Hidden Power
TM13   Snore    
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam Hyper Beam Hyper Beam
TM16 Pay Day   Light Screen Light Screen
TM17 Submission Protect Protect Protect
TM18   Rain Dance Rain Dance Rain Dance
TM19 Seismic Toss      
TM20 Rage Endure    
TM21   Frustration Frustration Frustration
TM23   Iron Tail Iron Tail Iron Tail
TM24 Thunderbolt   Thunderbolt Thunderbolt
TM25 Thunder Thunder Thunder Thunder
TM27   Return Return Return
TM28     Dig Dig
TM31 Mimic Mud Slap Brick Break Brick Break
TM32 Double Team Double Team Double Team Double Team
TM33 Reflect      
TM34 Bide Swagger Shock Wave Shock Wave
TM35   Sleep Talk    
TM39 Swift Swift    
TM40 Skull Bash Defense Curl    
TM41   Thunderpunch Torment Torment
TM42     Facade Facade
TM43   Detect Secret Power Secret Power
TM44 Rest Rest Rest Rest
TM45 Thunder Wave Attract Attract Attract
TM46   Thief Thief Thief
TM50 Substitute      
TM52       Focus Bomb
TM56       Hurl
TM57       Charge Beam
TM58       Endure
TM68       Giga Attack
TM70       Flash
TM73       Thunder Wave
TM78       Entice
TM82       Sleep Talk
TM83       Nature Blessing
TM86       Grass Rope
TM87       Swagger
TM90       Substitute
HM04   Strength Strength Strength
HM05 Flash Flash Flash  
HM06     Rock Smash Rock Smash

Evolution

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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

Article on Wikipedia

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