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== Surf ==

So how exactly do I teach it surf? Something tells me it's possible somehow, but how? I can't do it through the HM, but I know it's possible somehow as it is somewhere in the page. 13:05, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
:Evolve a surfing Pikachu. tc26 13:10, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

You need a special, surfing Pikachu, then you evolve it. I think they were given out at an event before [[User:Takoto|Takoto タコト]]| サソデイ = 愛 15:43, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

:You can obtain a {{p|Pikachu}} with {{m|Surf}} by clearing [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] and Mystery Gifting it to Diamond or Pearl. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 15:45, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
::Could this be worth noting in the trivia section of this article? I'm not watching the other article since I'm not very interested in pre-evolved Pokémon up to Hoenn. (Rhydon and Magmar interest me though, as they were fully evolved before generation IV) [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] 16:01, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

== Lt. Surge's Raichu Pic ==

I think that there's gotta be a pic of Lt. Surge's Raichu in the anime section. So I'll put the pic from the "[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]" page on the anime section of the page.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 18:11, 23 January 2009 (UTC).

Okay, something a little confusing happened to the page with the anime pics. I'm not sure but I think the original pic was Lt. Surge's Raichu. It was then replaced by Ash's Summer School Raichu. I then put Lt. Surge's Raichu to be along with the Ash's Summer School, making 2 pics in the anime section. Someone(I don't remember who it was.) replaced Ash's Summer School Raichu, leaving by Lt. Surge's Raichu to on there just like it originally was. Couldn't we have 2 pics? Or is 1 enough?--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 04:39, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

:One is enough, but two can be inserted but that isn't necessary.--[[User:Force Fire|FF]]([[Special:Contributions/Force Fire|edits]]-[[User talk:Force Fire|talk]]) 04:42, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

Should Ash's Summer School Raichu replace Lt. Surge's Raichu. Force Fire, you did put the template saying the pic is unsatisfactory....... so?--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 04:45, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

:You can if you want to, it's just episode pics were you have to get permission.--[[User:Force Fire|FF]]([[Special:Contributions/Force Fire|edits]]-[[User talk:Force Fire|talk]]) 04:46, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

Okay....... so, I'll replace Lt. Surge's Raichu with Ash's Summer School Raichu.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 04:50, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

: *nods*--[[User:Force Fire|FF]]([[Special:Contributions/Force Fire|edits]]-[[User talk:Force Fire|talk]]) 04:54, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

Gotta admit, now that I compare the two pics, the pic with Lt. Surge's Raichu really is kinda "unsatisfactory"...... now the section's pic is all good, the Summer School one looks more than satisfactory.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 05:00, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

It was jpg, and still blurry though, changed it so it features only Raichu.--[[User:Force Fire|FF]]([[Special:Contributions/Force Fire|edits]]-[[User talk:Force Fire|talk]]) 05:04, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

Force Fire, you got an even CLEARER pic, wow, very good pic!--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 05:06, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

:thx :P--[[User:Force Fire|FF]]([[Special:Contributions/Force Fire|edits]]-[[User talk:Force Fire|talk]]) 05:07, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

== Pokemon Yellow ==

I'm almost positive Raichu were catchable in the Power Plant in yellow [[User:Lego3400|Lego3400]] 03:36, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
:I'm completely positive you're wrong. [[Cerulean Cave]] in RBG. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 05:46, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
::by cheating don't you? --[[User:Kyokencl|kyokencl]] 12:32, 19 October 2009 (UTC)
:::If you cheat then anything's possible. D: —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:30, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

== Obtainable trivia ==

the trivia fact "Raichu remains the only Pokémon whose pre-evolution is known and obtainable in a game that it is not: in Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu is the starter, while the only way to obtain a Raichu is by trading one in from one of the other games because that Pikachu refuses to evolve." seems to also apply for Umbreon and Espeon in FireRed LeafGreen as Eevee is known and obtainable but these evolutions are not. I think it might be a wording problem because I think the original trivia poster meant to say that "Raichu is known in the native pokedex, it`s pre-evolved form is obtainable AND the method to evolve is typical for that region but is unobtainable without trading" but that sounds a little over-specific to me -- [[User:D558|D558]] 21:39, 6 December 2009 (UTC)

:But you don't find out about Espeon until you get to the Battle Tower on the Sevvi Islands, and that's even only after you unlock trading with games other than FR/LG. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 02:39, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
:: Yea I understand that but the trivia fact never mentions anything like "yet it is still in the native pokedex" or "is known in the native pokedex and ''should'' be obtainable due to its pre-evolutions availability ''but'' isn`t" -- [[User:D558|D558]] 09:11, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
:::If we keep adding qualifiers the trivia gets less notable. I've removed it. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 04:56, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
::::I didn't mean to sound so fussy about it, I did get what the trivia was ''trying'' to say, but anyways, this brings up a question; Would this count as a contribution from me? (not that I think I will ever get enough to get one of those marks on my user page) -- [[User:D558|D558]] 09:39, 17 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::Contributions are purely your edits to any page. How you get the recognition for edit count is by having one of the highest number of edits to mainspace pages, pages that don't have "User" or "Talk" in the title. But none of this should be about trying to get something to throw up on your page. It should be about improving the Pedia instead of making yourself look good. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 04:38, 18 December 2009 (UTC)
::::::I never implied I was in it for "making [myself] look good." I was merely curious since I saw one recently. -- [[User:D558|D558]] 20:41, 19 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::::I'm just making sure. We have a bunch of people who edit just to get that thing for their page. Some state it outright after they join when they're editing a talk page, and some don't say anything for a while, and then it comes out. It's also a reminder to everybody who does think that editing is a sort of contest to see who's best. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 19:24, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

== Trivia Mistake==

One piece of trivia reads "Raichu's FireRed Pokédex entry references an early documentary film by Thomas Edison, discoverer of electricity." Thomas Edison did not discover electricity. [[User:Shipwreck Kelly|Shipwreck Kelly]] 12:10, 5 February 2010 (UTC)
:Fixed... '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 22:17, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

== Name Origin ==
I think it should be mentioned that Rai also means "Next" in Japanese (rainen = next year, raigetsu = next month, etc.) so it has sort of a dual meaning as the "next" pikachu and also as thunder. -- [[User:Nerevar|Nerevar]] 01:30, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

== Possible trivia? ==

Would it be worth mentioning that in the anime, when battling Lt Surge's Riachu, someone says something about Raichu being slower then Pikachu, even though it has a higher base stat for speed? [[User:Miscs|Miscs]] 08:22, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
:Lt. Surge's Raichu didn't learn the speed attacks ({{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}) that it could only learn when it was a Pikachu, since Lt. Surge evolved it immediately. So [[Ash's Pikachu]] could outspeed it by using those attacks. The comment was about that rather than base speed. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:41, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

== Obtainability via Dream World ==

I highly doubt the claim that Pikachu or Pichu can be found on Dream World. Is there a source for this claim? [[User:Weixifan|Weixifan]] 01:19, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
:I am taking out the bit that claims Raichu can be found in the Dream World. I am also requesting that all further discussion about this be done in one place: on Pikachu's talk page. [[User:Weixifan|Weixifan]] 00:36, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

== Volt Tackle ==

Should Volt Tackle be in Raichu's table of moves it can learn from a previos evolution? Or can he just not learn it at all. [[User:Iml908|Iml908]] ([[User talk:Iml908|talk]]) 18:31, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
:It's in the Breeding list because that's how it gets learnt. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 19:36, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

== Thunderbolt ==

Can someone add Thunderbolt to the list of Gen I moves that Raichu can learn from its previous evolution Pikachu level 26 in Yellow only.

I'd do it myself but I'm new and haven't figured it out yet. Thanks, [[User:Pokejawns|Pokejawns]] ([[User talk:Pokejawns|talk]]) 06:35, 18 January 2013 (UTC)
:Raichu can learn Thunderbolt from TM, so it isn't necessary to put it on that table. The table is for moves that can be learned only from prior evolution, so we don't include moves learned through other means. Thanks, though. [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal]] [[User talk:Crystal Talian|Talian]] 06:49, 18 January 2013 (UTC)

== Coloration ==

Is it just me or does it look like Raichu's sprites from Generation II are flipped in Generation III? The shiny in Gen II becomes the normal sprite in Gen III and vice-versa (with the exception of the shiny from Gen II's white tail). I'm sure this is notable, whether this is a mistake or a bit of trivia. [[User: CWallace |C.Wallace]] ([[User_talk: CWallace |Talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/CWallace|Contribs]]) 20:39, 25 February 2015 (UTC)
:Sprite trivia isn't notable. It's because it's self-evident from the sprite box (right above it), as well as so numerous and subjective. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 20:45, 25 February 2015 (UTC)
::How many Pokémon get their normal and shiny sprites flipped from one generation to the next? I would say not too many, if any besides Raichu. I would say that this is as objective an observation as one can make. [[User: CWallace |C.Wallace]] ([[User_talk: CWallace |Talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/CWallace|Contribs]]) 20:50, 25 February 2015 (UTC)
:::At least {{p|Paras}}, {{p|Sunkern}} and {{p|Elekid}} do this as well.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 21:07, 25 February 2015 (UTC)
::::Is it non-notable though? There has to be some reason for a complete switch right? [[User: CWallace |C.Wallace]] ([[User_talk: CWallace |Talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/CWallace|Contribs]]) 22:09, 25 February 2015 (UTC)

== Name origin (again) ==

In addition to being a portmanteau of ''rai'' and ''chuchu'', maybe Raichu's name is also a pun on ''raiju'', the traditional Japanese beast of lightning. (I noticed the Wikipedia article on raiju cited Raichu in the same breath as Jolteon, Manectric, and Raikou.) --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]]'' 18:15, 22 April 2015 (UTC)

== EXP yield in Gen VI ==

Similarly to {{p|Pikachu}}'s case, the EXP yield has increased to 218 in Gen VI. Documenting it here for future consideration when making changes to the infobox template. [[User:Chenzw|Chenzw]] ([[User talk:Chenzw|talk]]) 14:06, 20 May 2016 (UTC)

== Alolan Raichu ==

It's been leaked on PokéBeach that Raichu will have an Alolan Form with Electric/Psychic typing with the ability Surge Surfer. [[User:Kangaflora|Kangaflora]] ([[User talk:Kangaflora|talk]]) 21:27, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
:As a rule, Bulbapedia doesn't acknowledge leaks until they're offically confirmed. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 21:29, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
::What about when Hoopa and Volcanion were given pages before they were officially unveiled? [[User:Starscream|Starscream]] ([[User talk:Starscream|talk]]) 01:44, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
:::I think that happen, because at 2013 Halloween one hacker hacked XY games, so proof it self was games files that time.[[User:SViper|SViper]] ([[User talk:SViper|talk]]) 01:47, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
::::Regardless, Alolan Raichu is officially revealed now, and should be added. [[User:AmoongussForLife|AmoongussForLife]] ([[User talk:AmoongussForLife|talk]]) 14:17, 11 August 2016 (UTC)

== Pokemon Sun/Moon Offical Site's info on Alola Raichu changes? ==

I think that the reasons/research/whatever given on the official sun/moon's site regarding Alola Raichu should be added to Raichu's biology description, like the other Alola forms/regional variants...
[[User:PkmnTrainerV|PkmnTrainerV]] ([[User talk:PkmnTrainerV|talk]]) 12:43, 15 August 2016 (UTC)
:They will be. Biologies are fairly complex to write and take some time. It and all the other Alola variants and new Pokemon will have them added as soon as we are able. If you would like to post a draft here on the talkpage, you are welcome to and they are sometimes very helpful in speeding up the process. [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal]] [[User talk:Crystal Talian|Talian]] 12:51, 15 August 2016 (UTC)

== Puka ==

Calling Alolan Raichu a reference to Puka seems like a bit of a stretch and it ignores a lot of history. The blue eyes could be an intentional nod, but giving a surfing/water themed Pokemon a touch of blue doesn't seem unusual.

Surfing Pikachu/Raichu has always been a popular concept. It first appeared in the original manga, we had the very popular TCG promo card, you could teach your Pikachu surf in the original Pokemon Stadium which gave both Pika and Raichu unique surfing animations (where Raichu used it's tail, very similar to how it does in its Alolan form) and was of course a minigame in Pokemon Yellow. All before that episode of the anime aired. So why is that thought to be the origin of the idea? [[User:Five|Five]] ([[User talk:Five|talk]]) 09:10, 22 August 2016 (UTC)

Because Alola Raichu has a psychic typing, and Puka was said to sense the waves of water, and it seems something related to psychic typing. If Alola Raichu was solely a surfing Raichu, then why didn't it gain an electric/water type?
The Flame Trainer is Here! 10:05, 22 August 2016 (UTC)
:The current note in the origin section was supposed to be largely about the eyes. I've added a specific mention of surfing Pikachu to the page, as the first sentence of the Alolan Raichu origin. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:25, 22 August 2016 (UTC)

== Trivia: Raichu being a stone-induced evo obtainable in the wild. ==

Raichu is the first Pokemon in the National dex that is a stone-induced evolution that can be encountered in the Wild,
and also the earliest to be encountered (Power Plant on Green/IntlBlue then subsequently Cerulean Cave),
With the next in line being Wigglytuff (Cerulean Cave).

They also share the distinction of stone-evos in the wild being removed from Pokemon Yellow's wild encounters.

Additional point:
The next time evolved stone-induced evolutions can be met in the wild of core series handheld games,
is in Generation V, primarily through Phenomenon or Hidden Grottos.

[[User:Theslayer|Theslayer]] ([[User talk:Theslayer|talk]]) 15:27, 30 September 2016 (UTC)
:This really isn't notable. Especially since the other stone-induced evolution is in the same generation. If Raichu was the only stone-induced evolution available in the wild, that might be notable. That doesn't appear to be the case, though. [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal]] [[User talk:Crystal Talian|Talian]] 15:53, 30 September 2016 (UTC)
::I just thought it was interesting that only wild Raichu and Wigglytuff was encounter-able, as my first game was Yellow (a good 15 years ago), hence I never really noticed until I replayed them the other day.
Furthermore, they appear without any special encounter (unlike Phenomenon or Hidden Grottos in Gen V).

Anyhow, thanks for the explaining on why it isn't that notable! [[User:Theslayer|Theslayer]] ([[User talk:Theslayer|talk]]) 06:46, 1 October 2016 (UTC)

== Unique Typing ==

Electric/Psychic for Alola Raichu is unique, isn't it? Or do we have another Electric/Psyhic? [[User:PkmnTrainerV|The legendary PkmnTrainerV is Here!]] ([[User talk:PkmnTrainerV|talk]]) 10:30, 4 December 2016 (UTC)

== Gorochu ==

I'll leave this to your lot's discretion, I'm just here to open a dialogue. [https://twitter.com/i/moments/992707887926579200 Is this worth a trivia mention?] Apparently, Raichu was ''originally'' meant to be only a middle-stage.--[[User:Darknesslover5000|Darknesslover5000]] ([[User talk:Darknesslover5000|talk]]) 04:08, 6 May 2018 (UTC)

== Forms in the Pokédex Entries (game data) section ==

I really can not find where else to ask this, so I'm just asking this here. Why combine alternate forms into the same entry box as the original? First of all, why do it for regional forms like Alolan Raichu, or other forms where an individual of the species can not change between them, like the Cap Pikachu or Shellos forms? I have to ask that question because Meowth does not combine its regional forms into one entry box, only combining Kantonian Meowth and Gigantamax Meowth. Second, why do it at all? It looks bad, to put it simply. It adds at least one line within the entry boxes that looks really bad, in the way it separates the game name boxes (I don't know what else to call them) and generally bloats them up, taking space that makes it harder to locate any given entry in the box. It makes it far more difficult to locate entries for a given form. If I want to see the entries for just the Gigantamax forms of Pokémon that have them, there is no simple shortcut to do so, and if I were someone who wasn't particularly sure of when a Pokémon's form was added, it would make searching for its entries even more difficult. Some users may not be aware that alternate forms did not start getting unique Pokédex entries until Generation VII, and the way the current entry boxes are, it could easily make it far more confusing than it could be. It also makes it more difficult to compare the entries for one form to another for the same form, when there are extra entries of a different form bloating the entry box. In short, I think it takes up too much space within the entry box, and while separating the entry boxes may take up more space in the article, I believe that it is better design philosophy to set things out in a more organized fashion, which in my opinion is form -> game rather than game -> form, because of the bloating that having both forms in the same game section can cause for that game section. [[User:MarioMiner|MarioMiner]] ([[User talk:MarioMiner|talk]]) 03:31, 11 June 2020 (UTC)

:Aha, you helped me figure out what bugs me so much about the new design. We can't jump to the alt-forms entries from the top of the page any more. [[User:Zurqoxn|Zurqoxn]] ([[User talk:Zurqoxn|talk]]) 14:15, 12 June 2020 (UTC)

::This is something that is being done in an effort to reduce overall page size and template inclusions (which is something we have to be concerned about on large pages). The project had only just started, which is why other regional forms had not yet been converted, however, other staff members also raised concern about the merging of regional forms as they are 'distinct enough' personally, I'd rather give them their own page if we're just going to separate out the information like this but that has not garnered support amongst staff. As for the line 'looking bad', I kinda disagree because I feel having them separated over multiple boxes made them look clunky. And if you are having trouble locating a specific entry, I don't really know what to say about that other than that is why the headings of the forms were in there. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 08:09, 13 June 2020 (UTC)

== actually ==

I got an Alolan Raichu thats original trainer is my player character's name without the expansion pass. It even has the same ID No. as my starter. [[User:Pikachu210|Pikachu210]] ([[User talk:Pikachu210|talk]]) 16:41, 12 August 2020 (UTC)

==Goh's Raichu==
Has anyone even mentioned it on the article? If not, I'll do it myself.[[User:GalarChamp Cinderace|Hello, it's me, GalarChamp Cinderace!]] ([[User talk:GalarChamp Cinderace|talk]]) 19:10, 25 March 2021 (UTC)
:Goh's Raichu is mentioned in the Other subheading of the anime section. It is the last line, right above Minor Appearances. --[[User:SpinyShell|SpinyShell]] ([[User talk:SpinyShell|talk]]) 20:04, 25 March 2021 (UTC)

== Hodad ==

This page misses on table "In other languages" for Hodad. Vulpix's "Keokeo" already has one.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]]''' 15:14, 17 September 2021 (UTC)

== Galar evolution ==

Maybe there should be a clarification in the evolution table, like Mime Jr.'s page. Does the thunderstone have to be used in Galar? On a Pikachu originating from Galar? etc. [[User:Draceon|Draceon]] ([[User talk:Draceon|talk]]) 03:57, 15 October 2021 (UTC)

== Raichu's colors different than usual. ==

I noticed that in some episodes Raichu's patches on his legs and arms are brown, while usually they were gray.

For example, in the episode "Gotta Catch a What?!" Goh's Raichu has gray patches

And in the episode "Take My Thief! Please!" his patches are brown, the wild Raichu that also appear in this episode have the same color scheme.

On the page dedicated to Goh's Raichu, in the photo signed as "Raichu and Goh" he has gray, and in the photo below "Raichu feeding Goh's other Pokémon" he already has
brown.

What do you think about it ?

Greetings
[[User:BartoszToLolek|BartoszToLolek]] ([[User talk:BartoszToLolek|talk]]) 22:16, 12 September 2022 (UTC)
:It seems like it's just the lighting to me. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 22:27, 12 September 2022 (UTC)

::In my opinion definitely not, in both situations these Raichu are on the outside, the rest of the colors should also change . Now I'm just watching the episode "Grabbing the Brass Ring!" and there the patches are brown again, those stripes on the back too, the ears have also changed to brown. [[User:BartoszToLolek|BartoszToLolek]] ([[User talk:BartoszToLolek|talk]]) 22:52, 12 September 2022 (UTC)
:::I mean yeah the lighting is inconsistently applied, but it still seems like lighting to me. The fact that the ears and stripes on the back change too indicates a lighting change to me. I don't think minor color differences are going to be notable anyway, as it's not clear whether it means something, whether it's just the lighting, a different animator working on a particular scene or episode, or an error/inconsistency. Anything we say about it would be speculative. If Goh's Raichu was consistently colored differently than other Raichu, like how Ash's Gengar is shown to be a different color than other Gengar, maybe it could be mentioned. Otherwise, it's really a minor thing and not really notable. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 23:06, 12 September 2022 (UTC)
::::Now when I look again at the color scheme between the episodes "Gotta Catch a What?!" and "Grabbing the Brass Ring!" you can see a big difference, even Raichu's main color has changed a little.It seems to me that even a different animator would not change the colors, since I remember such a situation has never happened, remember that the color change I am writing about occurs in several episodes, not just one. If I can I'd be happy to take screenshots of each episode and give a link to an external site which I'll post it, I don't know if it's possible to post external links so I'm asking. All in all, I don't mean to post this information somewhere, I just wanted to tell about my observation. [[User:BartoszToLolek|BartoszToLolek]] ([[User talk:BartoszToLolek|talk]]) 23:34, 12 September 2022 (UTC)
:::::Keep in mind that [[talk page policy|talk pages]] are for discussing changes to the article. All other discussions belong on the forums or on the discord. If you're proposing we add something to the article, or make a specific change based on your observations, I'd be happy to continue to discuss it, but otherwise this should be taken elsewhere. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 23:40, 12 September 2022 (UTC)
::::::Well in that case I would like to stay with the suggestion to add information to the articles.Then I would like to reiterate my question about whether I can post a link to an external site where I can easily present screen projections from the aforementioned episodes and several others. If I am not able to post a link to an external site please write me in what other way I could present it.If you are willing and at all possible I would be happy to continue this topic with you in private messages via Discord. [[User:BartoszToLolek|BartoszToLolek]] ([[User talk:BartoszToLolek|talk]]) 00:02, 13 September 2022 (UTC)
:::::::What you seem to be describing is lighting. There's nothing special about that. You're looking way too deep into something that's not there.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:13, 13 September 2022 (UTC)
::::::::I'm sorry but I don't want to answer you because I would just have to repeat myself and I would like to leave as much order as possible here. If Mr. landfish7 answers my previous question and everything is ok, I will start gathering information, doing research, when I am done of course I will present what I found. Greetings. [[User:BartoszToLolek|BartoszToLolek]] ([[User talk:BartoszToLolek|talk]]) 16:58, 14 September 2022 (UTC)

== Problems with displaying Mega Abilities ==

It seems like the [[Template:Pokémon Infobox|current structure]] used to display abilities is struggling with the inclusion of a hidden ability, regional form ability and ''two'' mega abilities. I was able to display all of the abilities in [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Raichu_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&oldid=4566237| this edit], but it doesn't follow the structure used in the [[Slowbro]] page. Would this still be acceptable until the template is updated to properly house all of these abilities? [[User:Splashagon|Splashagon]] ([[User talk:Splashagon|talk]]) 14:40, 3 June 2026 (UTC)

:Landfish suggest using how Mewoth was handled as it has all of its abilties displayed. That could solve the issue. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 14:42, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
::Thanks for the suggestion! I tried using that formatting in [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Raichu_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&oldid=4566258| this edit] (You might need to remove the "%7C" from the end of the link). Let me know what you think! [[User:Splashagon|Splashagon]] ([[User talk:Splashagon|talk]]) 15:23, 3 June 2026 (UTC)

Raichu (Pokémon)

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'''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 [[Thunder Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Psychic}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu'''. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola [[region]].

[[Kanto]]nian Raichu can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
*'''Mega Raichu X''' using the [[Raichunite X]].
*'''Mega Raichu Y''' using the [[Raichunite Y]].
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

==Biology==
[[File:Raichu OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Raichu for the [[original series]]]]
Raichu is a bipedal, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each 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 long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|the tip being chipped]] on [[Gender|females]].

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a {{p|Copperajah}} or {{p|Dragonite}}. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Raichu is rarely found in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands}}. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a {{p|Pikachu}}. As revealed in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based [[move]]s such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. In {{g|Sleep}}, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
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===Forms===
Raichu has a [[regional form]], {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu, and two [[Mega Evolution]]s: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

====Alolan Raichu====
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], 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 gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like a {{wp|surfboard}} and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with the [[Human|people]] of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Alolan Raichu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160812052414/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ archived])</ref> especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "''hodad''". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer which uses its psychic abilities to ride waves and practice its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the [[Coastal Biome]] of the [[Terarium]] during rare [[mass outbreak]] [[Poké Portal News|events]].

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Surge Surfer}} as an [[Ability]].
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Alolan Raichu SM concept art.jpg|Concept art of Alolan Raichu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Alolan Raichu standing anime.png|Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in ''{{aniseries|SM}}''
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====Mega Raichu X====
As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent of {{p|Pikachu}} with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref name=ZAsiteJP">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/250912_01/#anc02 ライチュウがメガシンカしたすがた、「メガライチュウＸ」「メガライチュウＹ」を発見！｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Discover Raichu's Mega Evolved forms, "Mega Raichu X" and "Mega Raichu Y"! | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has two prominent fang-like {{wp|Canine tooth|canine teeth}}, though artwork often depicts it with its left or right tooth exposed when its mouth is open. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, it is shown to be able to move as fast as a bolt of lightning. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output for long periods of time.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies. Its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X".
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Raichu Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and throwing a punch
026Raichu Mega X Dream.png|Mega Raichu X on the ground
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====Mega Raichu Y====
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent {{wp|Canine tooth|canines}}. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for [[Mega Dimension]], Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive {{pkmn|battle}}s. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, Mega Raichu Y can additionally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed, Mega Raichu Y's attacks can get interrupted.
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Raichu Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs shown glowing
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===Evolution===
Raichu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} and is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in said [[region]].

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|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]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=026}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=157|reg2=Kanto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, <sc>Raichu</sc> plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this {{ScPkmn}}'s nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. <sc>Raichu</sc> searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=105|reg2=Johto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=037|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=033|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Form|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It only [[Evolution|evolves]] to this form in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=195|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=086|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=105|reg5=Hisui|num5=057}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the {{p|Copperajah}} of [[Professor Laventon|my]] [[Galar|homeland]].}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=75|reg2=Kitakami|num2=22|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=054|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu Y}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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| [[Gender|Male]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| [[Gender|Female]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Red|area=[[Cerulean Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Blue|t=fff|area={{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}, [[Cerulean Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area={{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}, [[Cerulean Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Yellow}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (4★ [[List of Electric-type hyperspace wild zones|Electric-type wild zones]]) ('''All Forms''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 4) [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Ultra 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=[[Monthly Goals]] (July 2023) '''({{rf|Alolan|Alolan Form}})''' Purchase: Alolan Raichu Pass (April 18 - May 10, 2025) '''(Alolan Form)''' [[Cooking Festival]]: Raichu's Gourmet Battle (August 16-30, 2024) '''(Pancake chef)''' '''(Alolan Form)'''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''Alolan Form''') Purchase for 790 Aeos Gems ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|Champ}}|Early download bonus Raichu|All|Online|—|June 17 to September 1, 2026|link=List of event distributions in Pokémon Champions#Early download bonus Raichu}}
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====[[Wild Area News]]====
======Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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======Alolan Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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===[[Held item]]s===
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|25|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Raichu=====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=100
|Special=90
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=110
}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=85
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu X=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=135
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=95
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=160
|SpDef=80
|Speed=130
}}

====[[Pokéathlon]] stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|lightningrod=maybe
}}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{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||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move {{m|Volt Tackle}} in [[Generation VII]] and transferred in via {{g|Bank}} and {{g|HOME}} can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in [[Battle Stadium]].
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Pokémon_HOME#Move_Reminder|Pokémon HOME Move Reminder]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

===[[Spin-off|Side game]] data===
====Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!
|P2=Urf... My [[HP|health]] is down to half.
|P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
|PL=[[Level]]ed up! Electric power is overflowing!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=3 (♂)
|conto={{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Axew}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging
|protag=1
|P1=Why is it so fun? Zap!
|P2=This is really tough... Zap...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Venusaur|Venusaur (♀)}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity!
|P2=Argh... I'm out of breath...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=15
|MaxEXP=15
|num=024
|browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|num=003
|browser=It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=006
|pastnum=155
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026 f
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|strong= 
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=When it comes to {{type|Electric}} moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and made him his apprentice.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Volt Tackle
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=[[Evolution|Evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Raichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Medium (0.70×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops [[wild Pokémon]] from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026|num=017
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Lightning
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 481]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026Winking|num=017
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=193
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0026
|pokemon=Pikachu
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Electric
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes sleeps while discharging electricity, its long tail planted like a grounding rod. Take care not to get electrocuted if you approach it!
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Grounded-Tail Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=18
|specialty=Berries
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
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| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026November2018.png|100px]]
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|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Beanie
| World cap
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2023.png|100px]]
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| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Holiday attire
|}

====Alolan Raichu====
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|min=60
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|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
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|-
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|hp=51
|attack=78
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|-
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|defense=154
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|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
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|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
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|name=Pancake chef
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026APancakeChef
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=-
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|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
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|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
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|hiddengimmick=
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|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
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|grade4score=1
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|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A|pdex=096
|dex=This Pokémon is a talented surfer, using its {{t|psychic}} power to ride the waves. It’s always practicing on [[Blushing Beach|the beach]], waiting for that perfect wave to roll in.}}
|}

===[[Form]] data===
====[[Mega Evolution]]====
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|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite Y
}}

===[[Evolution]] data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=026|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=026|form1=A|crop=113|PEcrop=244}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=026|form1=A|LAcrop=149|crop=208}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4FormsGender|ndex=0026|form1=A|form2=MX|form3=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|026|Raichu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Raichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Alolan Raichu surfing anime.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Mega Raichu X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
Raichu debuted in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where [[Lt. Surge]] used one to easily defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]] during {{Ash}}'s [[Vermilion Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of [[Evolution]] with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu during a [[rematch]] the next day.

=====[[Goh's Raichu]]=====
In ''[[JN035|Gotta Catch a'' ''What?!]]'', a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu that was newly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]] evolved into Raichu by using a [[Thunder Stone]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raichu caused trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], alongside a {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}} decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', [[Kay]]'s Raichu was a part a {{pkmn|Showboat|stage show}} that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon, but it had stage fright and was very timid around others due to an incident where it startled Kay with its electricity when they first met. Raichu eventually gained back its confidence around Kay and helped defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', [[Ellen]] commonly used a Raichu to round up a herd of {{p|Mareep}} with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]]'s missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sho]], who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Raichu to {{Ash}} for {{pkmn|training}}. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A female Raichu debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. She reappeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with {{TP|Tierno|Wartortle}}, battling Pikachu and {{AP|Goodra}}, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating {{p|Aegislash}} before being recalled after fighting {{p|Slurpuff}}. Raichu later battled {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} but soon lost.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', [[Nina]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]], where it tied second place with Pikachu. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', [[Hau]] used an Alolan Raichu during the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It helped reached its {{pkmn|Trainer}} the Top 16 position. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', it battled [[Samson Oak]] and his Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} and won.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', [[Visquez]] used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's {{p|Hypno}}. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place where the Shadow Pokémon managed to defeat Raichu.

In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up.

In [[HZ138]], the mother and father of the [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]] used Raichu capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, respectively, during a battle against the real [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. The father's Raichu was male, while the mother's Raichu was female.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Trainer's Raichu received an extravagant makeover from "[[Team Rocket Trio|Salon Roquet]]" on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Raichu was a guest at the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Raichu was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Raichu participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Raichu was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pikachu}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Raichu fell in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

Three Raichu appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by {{an|Sophocles}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], after which {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} began running circles around it.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', an Alolan Raichu was approached by [[Rapp]], who found it cute.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Visquez Raichu.png|A male Raichu in {{aniseries|JN}}
Goh Raichu.png|A female Raichu in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''
Fake Liko Chu-cha Mega Raichu X.png|A Mega Raichu X in {{aniseries|HZ}}
Fake Dot Raio Mega Raichu Y.png|A Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} [[Type|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.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|Dexter|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|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.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM013|Raichu|Rotom Pokédex|Raichu, [[Alolan form|Alola Form]]. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and {{t|Psychic}} type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN018|Raichu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
A Raichu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu, which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. However, it never participated in {{pkmn|battle}}s 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 {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of {{pkmn2|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.

====Minor appearances====
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Raichu appeared at the [[Battle Pike]] in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Raichu, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]''.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu, which he used it in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.

{{PPM|Blue}} has a Raichu, which he used to battle {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Raichu appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
A Raichu appears in ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. The ghost of a Trainer named {{MPJ|Sandy}} wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Visquez]]'s Raichu debuted in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Raichu (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Raichu figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Alolan Raichu.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:SSB Alolan Raichu.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alolan Raichu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{sbw|Raichu}} appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, as well as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. As a Poké Ball Pokémon, it attacks by surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity. The Spirit Battle is against {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} and occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Tortimer Island}}, which has an electrical floor. The aforementioned Poké Ball summon assists Pikachu in battle.

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{main|Alolan Raichu (UNITE)}}
Alolan Raichu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Pikachu and evolves at level 5.
{{-}}

==Trivia==

* Raichu and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|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 as it is already fully evolved. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Japanese Blue}} (in which Scientist traded a {{p|Graveler}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was re-translated.
* Raichu's FireRed and {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an {{wp|Indian elephant}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, this is changed to {{p|Copperajah}}, which is based on the Indian elephant.
** This is also the only Pokédex entry in the game to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in [[Hisui]].
* Several Pokédex entries say Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its {{g|Stadium}} entry instead says that it can discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 is literally read as "ten ten-thousands".
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly make it evolve into Raichu in the game, so it must be traded from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. Pikachu's refusal to evolve is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Alolan Raichu is:
** the only Pokémon with its [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].
** the only [[regional form]] of a Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
*** along with Pikachu, the only [[electric rodent]] with an exclusive Z-Move.
** the first dual-type electric rodent without any immunities.
** the only [[Alolan form]] of a Pokémon available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} (outside of [[Poké Portal News]] [[mass outbreak]]s) that can only be obtained by [[transfer]]ring it from other games.
** the only Pokémon whose Alolan form is obtainable in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} without the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Raichu is:
** along with {{p|Slowbro}}, the only Pokémon to have both a [[Mega Evolution]] and a regional form, as well as the only electric rodent with either.
** the first Pokémon to be revealed to have two Mega Evolutions since {{g|X and Y}}.
** the first Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were revealed in promotional trailers for the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
** the last Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were introduced before the aforementioned game's release, along with the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully evolved [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]].
* Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst [[rival]]s, being used by five of them.
* The Raichu family is the only evolutionary line to have access to Mega Evolution, exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Raichu is currently the only Pokémon in {{g|Champions}} capable of Mega Evolution whose Mega-Evolved forms are absent. However, they were shown in promotional material for the game before its release.

===Concept and development===
Raichu and {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. 21</ref> The concept of Alolan Raichu came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>

Raichu originally had an evolved form named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a {{wp|jerboa}} or {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu may be based on the concept of [[surfing Pikachu]] and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in and is the state sport of {{wp|Hawaii}} (the inspiration for the [[Alola]] [[region]]), as well as the {{wp|wiktionary:hodad|hodad}} concept of being a fake surfer; ''hodad'' is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}. Its design and {{t|Psychic}} [[type]] may have been influenced by [[Puka]], a surfing {{p|Pikachu}} in {{aniseries|PTS}} which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], he asked [[Atsuko Nishida]] to design Alolan Raichu since she was the one who had worked on the original Raichu design. Nishida insisted that Raichu "has always been cuter than people might think", and designed Alolan Raichu to emphasize its cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of {{wp|bread}}. The in-game lore of people believing that its [[Evolution]] is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept.<ref name=USUM/> The fact that Alolan Raichu was designed after bread may have also inspired the sweet fragrance it can release from its cheeks, as well as the look of its paws which resemble {{wp|whipped cream}} decorations, {{wp|cream puff}}s, or ''{{wp|baozi}}''.

Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y resemble their assigned letters, and also take elements from Pikachu's design, such as its colors and the shape of its body and tail. Mega Raichu X takes after regular Raichu, with its color scheme and tail shape being inspired by Pikachu<ref name=ZAsite/> while retaining the same body shape. Mega Raichu Y appears to be the inverse, with its body shape being inspired by Pikachu's<ref name=ZAsite/> while its colors and tail shape remain mostly the same. Mega Raichu X's {{Shiny}} coloration resembles that of regular Raichu, whereas Mega Raichu Y's is instead similar to Pikachu's. Old media has also portrayed Pikachu as having a circular spot on its belly, a feature that Raichu has in all of its [[form]]s. They could also be inspired by the scrapped [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] species, as it was described as having fangs and two horns; both versions of Mega Raichu have fangs, and Mega Raichu Y is mentioned to have horn-like fur. The latter's rabbit-like appearance suggests that it may be inspired by the [[wp:Jackalope|jackalope]].

====Name origin====
Raichu may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse).

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷丘 ''Lèuihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}} 雷超 ''Lèuihchīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name while incorporating 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and 超 ''chīu'' (super)
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|lt=Raičiu|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Райчу ''Raychu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ไรชู ''Raichu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==See also==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Goh's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]
* [[Alolan Raichu (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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'''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 [[Thunder Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Psychic}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu'''. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola [[region]].

[[Kanto]]nian Raichu can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
*'''Mega Raichu X''' using the [[Raichunite X]].
*'''Mega Raichu Y''' using the [[Raichunite Y]].
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

==Biology==
[[File:Raichu OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Raichu for the [[original series]]]]
Raichu is a bipedal, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each 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 long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|the tip being chipped]] on [[Gender|females]].

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a {{p|Copperajah}} or {{p|Dragonite}}. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Raichu is rarely found in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands}}. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a {{p|Pikachu}}. As revealed in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based [[move]]s such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. In {{g|Sleep}}, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
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===Forms===
Raichu has a [[regional form]], {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu, and two [[Mega Evolution]]s: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

====Alolan Raichu====
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], 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 gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like a {{wp|surfboard}} and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with the [[Human|people]] of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Alolan Raichu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160812052414/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ archived])</ref> especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "''hodad''". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer which uses its psychic abilities to ride waves and practice its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the [[Coastal Biome]] of the [[Terarium]] during rare [[mass outbreak]] [[Poké Portal News|events]].

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Surge Surfer}} as an [[Ability]].
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Alolan Raichu SM concept art.jpg|Concept art of Alolan Raichu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Alolan Raichu standing anime.png|Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in ''{{aniseries|SM}}''
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====Mega Raichu X====
As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent of {{p|Pikachu}} with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref name=ZAsiteJP">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/250912_01/#anc02 ライチュウがメガシンカしたすがた、「メガライチュウＸ」「メガライチュウＹ」を発見！｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Discover Raichu's Mega Evolved forms, "Mega Raichu X" and "Mega Raichu Y"! | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has two prominent fang-like {{wp|Canine tooth|canine teeth}}, though artwork often depicts it with its left or right tooth exposed when its mouth is open. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, it is shown to be able to move as fast as a bolt of lightning. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output for long periods of time.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies. Its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X".
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Raichu Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and throwing a punch
026Raichu Mega X Dream.png|Mega Raichu X on the ground
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====Mega Raichu Y====
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent {{wp|Canine tooth|canines}}. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for [[Mega Dimension]], Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive {{pkmn|battle}}s. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In {{aniseries|HZ}}, Mega Raichu Y can additionally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed, Mega Raichu Y's attacks can get interrupted.
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Raichu Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs shown glowing
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===Evolution===
Raichu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} and is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in said [[region]].

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|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]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=026}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=157|reg2=Kanto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, <sc>Raichu</sc> plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this {{ScPkmn}}'s nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. <sc>Raichu</sc> searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=105|reg2=Johto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=037|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=033|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Form|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It only [[Evolution|evolves]] to this form in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=195|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=086|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=105|reg5=Hisui|num5=057}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the {{p|Copperajah}} of [[Professor Laventon|my]] [[Galar|homeland]].}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=75|reg2=Kitakami|num2=22|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=054|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu Y}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Female SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
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| [[Gender|Male]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| [[Gender|Female]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu in [[Saffron City]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Golden Lowlands]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] ('''Kantonian Form''') North Province: [[Socarrat Trail]] ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Area Zero]] ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Raichu|4★}}, {{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Raichu|5★}}) ('''Kantonian Form''') {{g|HOME}} ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{g|HOME}}, [[Poké Portal News]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu at [[Quasartico Inc. (Magenta District)|Quasartico Inc.]] during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 108 ('''Alolan Form''') '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (4★ [[List of Electric-type hyperspace wild zones|Electric-type wild zones]]) ('''All Forms''')}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 8]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Sekra Range]], [[Fiore Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Ice Lake]], [[Almia Castle]], [[Volcano Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode B & S)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Cove Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Conductor Room#Rumbling Magnetic Motors|Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Tricky Factory|Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=Complete Raichu's [[Connection Orb]] mission ([[Gender|Male]]), [[Sahra Town]] ([[Gender|Female]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''[[Kanto]]nian Form''') [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Blushing Beach]], [[Maricopia Reef]] Evening ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 4) [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Ultra 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Silbern Museum|Silbern Museum: Stage 103]] ('''Kantonian Form''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Second release; Winking; '''Kantonian Form''') Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Raichu Appears]]'' ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{mas|Battle Point|BP Sync Pair Voucher}}: {{sync|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 11: Alola's Rising Stars}}''): {{sync|Hau|Raichu}} ('''Alolan Form''') [[Trainer Lodge]] Friendship Level 10: {{sync|Volkner|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=[[Monthly Goals]] (July 2023) '''({{rf|Alolan|Alolan Form}})''' Purchase: Alolan Raichu Pass (April 18 - May 10, 2025) '''(Alolan Form)''' [[Cooking Festival]]: Raichu's Gourmet Battle (August 16-30, 2024) '''(Pancake chef)''' '''(Alolan Form)'''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''Alolan Form''') Purchase for 790 Aeos Gems ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|Champ}}|Early download bonus Raichu|All|Online|—|June 17 to September 1, 2026|link=List of event distributions in Pokémon Champions#Early download bonus Raichu}}
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====[[Wild Area News]]====
======Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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======Alolan Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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===[[Held item]]s===
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|25|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Raichu=====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=100
|Special=90
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=110
}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=85
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu X=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=135
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=95
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=160
|SpDef=80
|Speed=130
}}

====[[Pokéathlon]] stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|lightningrod=maybe
}}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{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||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move {{m|Volt Tackle}} in [[Generation VII]] and transferred in via {{g|Bank}} and {{g|HOME}} can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in [[Battle Stadium]].
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Pokémon_HOME#Move_Reminder|Pokémon HOME Move Reminder]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

===[[Spin-off|Side game]] data===
====Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!
|P2=Urf... My [[HP|health]] is down to half.
|P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
|PL=[[Level]]ed up! Electric power is overflowing!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=3 (♂)
|conto={{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Axew}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging
|protag=1
|P1=Why is it so fun? Zap!
|P2=This is really tough... Zap...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Venusaur|Venusaur (♀)}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity!
|P2=Argh... I'm out of breath...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=15
|MaxEXP=15
|num=024
|browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|num=003
|browser=It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=006
|pastnum=155
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026 f
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|strong= 
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=When it comes to {{type|Electric}} moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and made him his apprentice.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Volt Tackle
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=[[Evolution|Evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Raichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Medium (0.70×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops [[wild Pokémon]] from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026|num=017
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Lightning
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 481]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026Winking|num=017
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=193
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0026
|pokemon=Pikachu
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Electric
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes sleeps while discharging electricity, its long tail planted like a grounding rod. Take care not to get electrocuted if you approach it!
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Grounded-Tail Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=18
|specialty=Berries
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026W.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Beanie
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Holiday attire
|}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=026A|num=017
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=201
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu
|name=Raichu Alolan Form
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026A
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=80
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and in a zigzag pattern.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Alolan Raichu
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu Pancake chef
|name=Pancake chef
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026APancakeChef
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=90
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below, then replaces surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and those in a zigzag pattern, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A|pdex=096
|dex=This Pokémon is a talented surfer, using its {{t|psychic}} power to ride the waves. It’s always practicing on [[Blushing Beach|the beach]], waiting for that perfect wave to roll in.}}
|}

===[[Form]] data===
====[[Mega Evolution]]====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0026Raichu-Mega X
|name1=Raichu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme1=Mega Raichu X
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite X
|item1=Raichunite X
|itemfile1=Bag Raichunite X ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0026Raichu
|name2=Raichu
|type1-2=Electric
|forme2=Raichu
|loc2=Default
|item2=Raichunite Y
|itemfile2=Bag Raichunite Y ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0026Raichu-Mega Y
|name3=Mega Raichu Y
|type1-3=Electric
|forme3=Mega Raichu Y
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite Y
}}

===[[Evolution]] data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=026|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=026|form1=A|crop=113|PEcrop=244}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=026|form1=A|LAcrop=149|crop=208}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4FormsGender|ndex=0026|form1=A|form2=MX|form3=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|026|Raichu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Raichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Alolan Raichu surfing anime.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Mega Raichu X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
Raichu debuted in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where [[Lt. Surge]] used one to easily defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]] during {{Ash}}'s [[Vermilion Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of [[Evolution]] with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu during a [[rematch]] the next day.

=====[[Goh's Raichu]]=====
In ''[[JN035|Gotta Catch a'' ''What?!]]'', a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu that was newly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]] evolved into Raichu by using a [[Thunder Stone]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raichu caused trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], alongside a {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}} decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', [[Kay]]'s Raichu was a part a {{pkmn|Showboat|stage show}} that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon, but it had stage fright and was very timid around others due to an incident where it startled Kay with its electricity when they first met. Raichu eventually gained back its confidence around Kay and helped defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', [[Ellen]] commonly used a Raichu to round up a herd of {{p|Mareep}} with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]]'s missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sho]], who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Raichu to {{Ash}} for {{pkmn|training}}. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A female Raichu debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. She reappeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with {{TP|Tierno|Wartortle}}, battling Pikachu and {{AP|Goodra}}, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating {{p|Aegislash}} before being recalled after fighting {{p|Slurpuff}}. Raichu later battled {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} but soon lost.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', [[Nina]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]], where it tied second place with Pikachu. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', [[Hau]] used an Alolan Raichu during the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It helped reached its {{pkmn|Trainer}} the Top 16 position. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', it battled [[Samson Oak]] and his Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} and won.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', [[Visquez]] used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's {{p|Hypno}}. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place where the Shadow Pokémon managed to defeat Raichu.

In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up.

In [[HZ138]], the mother and father of the [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]] used Raichu capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, respectively, during a battle against the real [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. The father's Raichu was male, while the mother's Raichu was female.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Trainer's Raichu received an extravagant makeover from "[[Team Rocket Trio|Salon Roquet]]" on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Raichu was a guest at the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Raichu was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Raichu participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Raichu was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pikachu}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Raichu fell in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

Three Raichu appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by {{an|Sophocles}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], after which {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} began running circles around it.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', an Alolan Raichu was approached by [[Rapp]], who found it cute.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Visquez Raichu.png|A male Raichu in {{aniseries|JN}}
Goh Raichu.png|A female Raichu in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''
Fake Liko Chu-cha Mega Raichu X.png|A Mega Raichu X in {{aniseries|HZ}}
Fake Dot Raio Mega Raichu Y.png|A Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} [[Type|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.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|Dexter|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|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.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM013|Raichu|Rotom Pokédex|Raichu, [[Alolan form|Alola Form]]. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and {{t|Psychic}} type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN018|Raichu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
A Raichu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu, which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. However, it never participated in {{pkmn|battle}}s 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 {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of {{pkmn2|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.

====Minor appearances====
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Raichu appeared at the [[Battle Pike]] in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Raichu, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]''.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu, which he used it in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.

{{PPM|Blue}} has a Raichu, which he used to battle {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Raichu appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
A Raichu appears in ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. The ghost of a Trainer named {{MPJ|Sandy}} wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Visquez]]'s Raichu debuted in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Raichu (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Raichu figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Alolan Raichu.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:SSB Alolan Raichu.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alolan Raichu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{sbw|Raichu}} appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, as well as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. As a Poké Ball Pokémon, it attacks by surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity. The Spirit Battle is against {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} and occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Tortimer Island}}, which has an electrical floor. The aforementioned Poké Ball summon assists Pikachu in battle.

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{main|Alolan Raichu (UNITE)}}
Alolan Raichu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Pikachu and evolves at level 5.
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==Trivia==

* Raichu and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|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 as it is already fully evolved. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Japanese Blue}} (in which Scientist traded a {{p|Graveler}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was re-translated.
* Raichu's FireRed and {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an {{wp|Indian elephant}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, this is changed to {{p|Copperajah}}, which is based on the Indian elephant.
** This is also the only Pokédex entry in the game to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in [[Hisui]].
* Several Pokédex entries say Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its {{g|Stadium}} entry instead says that it can discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 is literally read as "ten ten-thousands".
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly make it evolve into Raichu in the game, so it must be traded from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. Pikachu's refusal to evolve is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Alolan Raichu is:
** the only Pokémon with its [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].
** the only [[regional form]] of a Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
*** along with Pikachu, the only [[electric rodent]] with an exclusive Z-Move.
** the first dual-type electric rodent without any immunities.
** the only [[Alolan form]] of a Pokémon available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} (outside of [[Poké Portal News]] [[mass outbreak]]s) that can only be obtained by [[transfer]]ring it from other games.
** the only Pokémon whose Alolan form is obtainable in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} without the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Raichu is:
** along with {{p|Slowbro}}, the only Pokémon to have both a [[Mega Evolution]] and a regional form, as well as the only electric rodent with either.
** the first Pokémon to be revealed to have two Mega Evolutions since {{g|X and Y}}.
** the first Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were revealed in promotional trailers for the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
** the last Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were introduced before the aforementioned game's release, along with the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully evolved [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]].
* Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst [[rival]]s, being used by five of them.
* The Raichu family is the only evolutionary line to have access to Mega Evolution, exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Raichu is currently the only Pokémon in {{g|Champions}} capable of Mega Evolution whose Mega-Evolved forms are absent. However, they were shown in promotional material for the game before its release.

===Concept and development===
Raichu and {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. 21</ref> The concept of Alolan Raichu came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>

Raichu originally had an evolved form named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a {{wp|jerboa}} or {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu may be based on the concept of [[surfing Pikachu]] and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in and is the state sport of {{wp|Hawaii}} (the inspiration for the [[Alola]] [[region]]), as well as the {{wp|wiktionary:hodad|hodad}} concept of being a fake surfer; ''hodad'' is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}. Its design and {{t|Psychic}} [[type]] may have been influenced by [[Puka]], a surfing {{p|Pikachu}} in {{aniseries|PTS}} which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], he asked [[Atsuko Nishida]] to design Alolan Raichu since she was the one who had worked on the original Raichu design. Nishida insisted that Raichu "has always been cuter than people might think", and designed Alolan Raichu to emphasize its cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of {{wp|bread}}. The in-game lore of people believing that its [[Evolution]] is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept.<ref name=USUM/> The fact that Alolan Raichu was designed after bread may have also inspired the sweet fragrance it can release from its cheeks, as well as the look of its paws which resemble {{wp|whipped cream}} decorations, {{wp|cream puff}}s, or ''{{wp|baozi}}''.

Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y resemble their assigned letters, and also take elements from Pikachu's design, such as its colors and the shape of its body and tail. Mega Raichu X takes after regular Raichu, with its color scheme and tail shape being inspired by Pikachu<ref name=ZAsite/> while retaining the same body shape. Mega Raichu Y appears to be the inverse, with its body shape being inspired by Pikachu's<ref name=ZAsite/> while its colors and tail shape remain mostly the same. Mega Raichu X's {{Shiny}} coloration resembles that of regular Raichu, whereas Mega Raichu Y's is instead similar to Pikachu's. Old media has also portrayed Pikachu as having a circular spot on its belly, a feature that Raichu has in all of its [[form]]s. They could also be inspired by the scrapped [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] species, as it was described as having fangs and two horns; both versions of Mega Raichu have fangs, and Mega Raichu Y is mentioned to have horn-like fur. The latter's rabbit-like appearance suggests that it may be inspired by the [[wp:Jackalope|jackalope]].

====Name origin====
Raichu may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse).

==In other languages==
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|ja=ライチュウ ''Raichu''|jameaning= From 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse)
|fr=Raichu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Raichu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raichu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Raichu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=라이츄 ''Raichu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷丘 ''Lèuihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}} 雷超 ''Lèuihchīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name while incorporating 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and 超 ''chīu'' (super)
|pt_br=Raichu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|he=ראיצ'ו ''Ra'eechu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi={{tt|राइचू|Rāicū}} ''Raichu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Raičiu|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Райчу ''Raychu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ไรชู ''Raichu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Goh's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]
* [[Alolan Raichu (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Absol (Pokémon)

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Splashagon: /* Mega Absol Z */ Fixed newpsychic variable

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|jname=アブソル
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'''Absol''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アブソル''' ''Absol'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
* '''Mega Absol''' using the [[Absolite]].
* '''Mega Absol Z''' using the [[Absolite Z]].

Mega Absol Z was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Astrid Absol Megahorn.png|left|200px|thumb|Absol expanding its horn]]
Absol is a quadrupedal, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a primarily white body with some dark blue coloration. It has a ruff around its neck and chest and a tuft on the top of its head adorned with a single blue-black oval. Between the dark fur, the curvature of the white fur on its head, and the positioning of its horn, Absol's face vaguely resembles a wu wei symbol. It has a humanoid face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a scythe-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and dewclaw-like spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs. It walks with a pacing gait like that of a bear.

Absol lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains}} far from civilization, and it rarely ventures down from its alpine home. Using its horn, Absol is able to sense even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict when a disaster will occur and will try to warn people when one is approaching. In addition to its divination powers, Absol's horn can be {{m|Megahorn|extended and used in battle}}. Absol is also known to protect fields from natural disasters as well. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster, notably by the elderly. The hatred for Absol began years ago because of superstitions surrounding it. Despite this, others are interested in its ability to predict disaster. Absol has been referred to as a ''bringer of doom''. Absol can move as swiftly as the wind. It is said to have a lifespan of up to 100 years. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], the powers of Absol's horn remains active even when it sleeps. Due to this, Absol can strongly detect danger even when not awake.

===Forms===
Absol has two Mega Evolved forms: Mega Absol and Mega Absol Z.

====Mega Absol====
Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

As Mega Absol, its fur is longer overall, and the increased energy coursing through its body makes the fur at the back of its mane stand on end so that it appears to have wings.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/</ref> The spikes on its heels and elbows grow larger, and the fur in these areas becomes longer as well. Its sickle-shaped horn widens in a form reminiscent of the Mega Evolution symbol, while a smaller, secondary horn appears on the opposite side of its head. Its tail now has a more saw-like shape, and the oval marking on its forehead is now a rounded triangle.

Mega Absol emits a fearsome aura that has been known to kill fainthearted people from shock. It directs this aura at its opponents by beating its "wings", which are not capable of flight. However, Absol apparently detests assuming this form, as it normally dislikes fighting in the first place. Mega Absol can create wind attacks to launch at foes and dark shockwaves around itself.

====Mega Absol Z====
As Mega Absol Z, its white fur turns dark blue, and fur on the left side of its head grows longer, covering its left eye. Its formerly dark blue skin becomes a grey-blue shade. Like Mega Absol, the oval-shaped growth on its forehead widens to a rounded, downwards-pointing triangle. Its sickle-shaped horn transforms into a more angular, z-like shape. The additional small horn on its head, spikes on the back of its legs, and its tail are also more angular than those found on Mega Absol. Its claws are notably more straight and appear sharper than its other Mega Evolved form. Three small tufts of fur on the left side behind the ruff on its neck are tipped with a red color. One of the most notable differences can be seen in the large dark blue and red tuft of fur on its right side, which Mega Absol Z can manipulate into clawlike shapes.

Using the fur that it has made into sharp, clawlike shapes, Mega Absol Z cuts down its foes with a single blow as an act of kindness, preventing any prolonged suffering.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: An {{DL|List of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team characters|Absol}} trails the rescue team around the [[Frosty Forest]] and confronts them after the defeat of {{p|Articuno}}. Absol is initially suspicious of the {{player}} and partner from the beginning but eventually decides to join the rescue team and helps in the journey up [[Mt. Freeze]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Absol returns as a friend of Ninetales, who will be recruited at the same time as Ninetales. Absol will reference the player and the partner from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team as well as having an "adventure" with them.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=152|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Every time <sc>Absol</sc> appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Absol</sc> has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This {{ScPkmn}} very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived {{ScPkmn}} that has a life-span of 100 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=209|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=216|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=009|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=159}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=245|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=322|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Although it's said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=As the energy of Mega Evolution fills it, its fur bristles. What you see on its back are not true wings, and this Pokémon isn't able to fly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Normally, it dislikes fighting, so it really hates changing to this form for battles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It converts the energy from Mega Evolution into an intimidating aura. Fainthearted people expire from shock at the sight of it.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=107|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Because of this Pokémon's ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=134|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol Z}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Using fur that it has made into sharp, clawlike shapes, it cuts down foes with a single blow. This is an act of kindness to keep them from suffering.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=127}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Because of this Pokémon's ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Absol in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Mega Absol in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Spite Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|September 9, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Spite Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Wish Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Absol|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Absol|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Dark}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Life Orb|5}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=130
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=75}}

=====Mega Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=150
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=60
|Speed=115}}

=====Mega Absol Z=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|HP=65
|Attack=154
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=151}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Absol and Mega Absol====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

====Mega Absol Z====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|ghost=yes
|newfighting=2
|newnormal=1
|newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
Absol is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|12||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|3||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|23|26|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|27|30|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|43|46|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|46|49|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM038|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM060|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM062|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM145|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|40|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

===Side game data===
====Absol====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|rarity=Rare}}
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{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=6.8
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=I'm here to fight off natural disasters!
|P2=I feel weak... My remaining HP is just half...
|P3=I fear the worst... I cannot prevail against disasters...
|PL=I've leveled up! I feel empowered to fight disasters!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Pangoro}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Ninetales}}'s secret base
|P1=The sky and the ground are calling me. I sense something is about to happen…
|P2=This is disastrous… I won't let myself give in!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|fieldpower=3
|field=Cut
|loop=5
|MinEXP=106
|MaxEXP=146
|num=200
|browser=Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=256
|browser=It launches {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} and {{m|Razor Wind|gusts of dark wind}} to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=285
|pastnum=199
|browser=It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=5
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|walk=1.38
|hp=52
|attack=79
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|Pad=Absol is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} in the [[Granite Zone]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Dark|pokemon=Absol
|skill=Scatter Reveal
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It reveals squares randomly.
|uses=2
|squares=10 squares
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|num=033
|mega=1
|stone=Absolite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|megaspeedup=8
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon with three lines from upper-right to lower-left.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|hatch=10 km{{tt|*|7 km between January 15 - 29, 2019 only}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Absol}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=163|attack=246|defense=120
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}{{tt|*|From April 12, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Brutal Swing}}{{tt|*|From March 23, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|pdex=204
|dex=People say that Absol can predict all sorts of disasters with its horn. It seemed to be protecting you just as much as it was protecting [[Ruins of Remembrance|the ruins]].}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0359
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Dark
|dexentry=Its curved, bow-like horn remains vigilant even while Absol sleeps. It's said that this Pokémon's ability to detect danger is strong even as it slumbers.
|sleepstyle1=Tucked Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Danger-Sensing Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Belly-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Ingredients
|evolution=
|pokemon=Absol
|candyNum=
|berry=Wiki
|ingredient1=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient2=Tasty Mushroom
|ingredient3=Fancy Apple
|carrylimit=18
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
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|-
| Fashionable costume
|}

====Mega Absol====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Pangoro}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Ninetales}}'s secret base
|P1=The sky and the ground are calling me. I sense something is about to happen…
|P2=This is disastrous… I won't let myself give in!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Dark|pokemon=Mega Absol
|skill=Scatter Reveal
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=02:00
|effect=It reveals squares randomly.
|uses=2
|squares=25 squares
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163|attack=314|defense=130
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}, {{m|Brutal Swing}}{{tt|*|From March 23, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{evobox/Formes
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|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark
|forme1=Mega Absol
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Absolite
|item1=Absolite
|itemfile1=Bag Absolite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0359Absol
|name2=Absol
|type1-2=Dark
|forme2=Absol
|loc2=Default
|item2=Absolite Z
|itemfile2=Bag Absolite Z ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0359Absol-Mega Z
|name3=Mega Absol Z
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Ghost
|forme3=Mega Absol Z
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Absolite Z
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0359
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0359|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0359|Absol}}

==In animation==
[[File:Goh Absol.png|thumb|250px|Absol in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Astrid Mega Absol.png|thumb|250px|Mega Absol in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Absol]]=====
In ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]'', [[Goh]] caught an Absol to save it from being hit by an eruption of boiling water on [[Mt. Chimney]]. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

=====Other=====
Absol debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', where it showed up to take {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} back to [[Forina]]. However, Absol wasn't evil as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were initially led to believe, and it helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.

Absol made its animated series debut in ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all of the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. Ash, his friends, and {{OBP|Nicky|AG107}} went out to verify the accusations. They found out that Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.

In ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', {{OBP|Mollie|AG167}} used an Absol during the second round of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. It battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost.

In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', [[Drew]] revealed he {{pkmn2|caught}} and trained an Absol for the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. It was first used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. In ''[[AG182|Thinning the Hoard!]]'' and ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', it and {{p|Flygon}} were used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against {{an|May}}, who used {{TP|May|Combusken}} and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}. In the end, Drew lost too many points, resulting in May advancing to the next round.

In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} [[Damos]] commanded four Absol to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Absol again to attack Arceus.

In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', [[Astrid]] used an Absol that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol against [[Alain]] and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, but it was defeated. In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', it was used in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which resulted in Absol winning. In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', it had a rematch with {{p|Hawlucha}} during the [[Lumiose Conference]], which resulted in a loss for Absol.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}} used an Absol to battle [[Diantha]] and her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, but it was soon defeated by Gardevoir's {{m|Moonblast}}.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' and ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}-possessed {{an|Lusamine}} ordered her Absol to attack Ash and {{ashcl}}. {{an|Gladion}} stayed to battle Absol with his Pokémon before Nihilego was defeated.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty]]'', [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]] captured an Absol after [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Melodi]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, and {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} got stolen. Absol was eventually returned to its rightful owner after Ash, Team Rocket, and Melodi reunited with their Pokémon and some of J's minions were arrested.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', the [[Pokédex]] image of an Absol was displayed.

Three Absol appeared in a picture in ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG107|Absol|May's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. Absol live in steep mountainous regions, and rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, but should an Absol be seen by humans, it is said that catastrophe is soon to follow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY028|Absol|Serena's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. When disasters are detected with its horn, Absol comes down from the mountains to warn people.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN064|Absol|Goh's Rotom Phone|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Absol appears when it senses a disaster is about to happen. As a result, people mistake it for a catastrophic omen.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
An Absol briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Sidney]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Absol Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|thumb|left|180px|Mega Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
An Absol appeared in [[PRV4]] as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Movie adaptations===
An Absol under the ownership of [[Astrid]] appeared in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Absol debuted in ''[[PS215|Assaulted by Pelipper II]]''. It first appears to {{adv|Ruby}}, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'', {{adv|Y}} encountered an Absol on {{rt|15|Kalos}} and battled him in order to capture a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution. He made no attempt to resist her efforts and let himself be captured after Y asked him to help battle Team Flare, which he was nicknamed Solsol. Later, he was given an [[Absolite]], enabling him to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
Absol reappears at the start of this arc, where it was perched atop of a building, foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn. It later appeared in front of [[Gabby and Ty]], warning them of the upcoming disaster, and has the two ride on its back to head off to somewhere else.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] owns an Absol as a puck in [[ABM12]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Absol is one of [[Koya]]'s main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the {{si|Pokémon League}}, and in subsequent battles against [[Team Galactic]]. It first appeared in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Absol appeared in ''[[GRT4|Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!!]]''. When it first saw [[Ginji]]'s scar, it was scared of him because [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see {{p|Ninetales}} to find out the truth, Absol tells him that everyone thinks that it's causing the natural disasters and that they don't like it because of that misunderstanding. It then helps Ginji and {{OBP|Mudkip|Ginji's Rescue Team}} in their battle against {{p|Articuno}}. It appears again in ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]'' where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, [[Team A.C.T.|Tyranitar, Charizard, and Alakazam]] defeat {{p|Groudon}}.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Toki]] has an Absol nicknamed Absō.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Absol (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Absol figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Absol|8}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Absol.png|200px|thumb|Absol in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Absol appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Absol (UNITE)}}
Absol is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Mega Absol Z has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{t|Dark}}- and {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Absol's appearances in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
** In its debut in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, it appears on {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, shortly before the [[Blue Orb]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Red Orb]]{{sup/3|S}} is stolen from [[Mt. Pyre]] by [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|S}}.
*** Notably, Absol's Pokédex entries in these games specify that it can sense natural disasters, such as those caused by {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} when they're awakened by the aforementioned [[villainous team]]s.
** In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Absol appears on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}, which is close to [[Lake Valor]], which was drained by Team Galactic.
** In {{v2|Platinum}}, Absol appears on [[Mount Coronet|Mt. Coronet]] in places that one can first access when heading to the [[Spear Pillar]], before Giratina is released by Team Galactic.
** In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Absol can be found at the [[Giant Chasm]], a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers, and {{rt|13|Unova}}, 13 being known as an unlucky number. {{game3|Black and White|Two years later|s 2}}, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes their stand.
** In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, Absol can be found in [[Tapu Village]], which was destroyed years earlier by {{p|Tapu Bulu}}.
** In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Absol can be found in the [[Altru Building]] and [[Altru Tower]], from which [[Team Dim Sun]] plans to take control of all Pokémon in the region.
** In [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], Absol is the subject of the first [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] the player encounters. This very same Absol also joins the player after being saved and is the only Pokémon affected by Rogue Mega Evolution to do so. Another Absol is also the very first Rogue Mega Evolution encountered in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Absol was the last answer to the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]].
* Absol is the only non-[[Legendary Pokémon]] featured on the box art for {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Absol and {{p|Togepi}} are the only non-{{type|Flying}} Pokémon that can have {{a|Super Luck}} as their Ability.
* Mega Absol Z is the only Z Mega Evolution to gain another type when it Mega Evolves.
* Because Mega Absol Z was introduced after the {{t|Fairy}} type, it is the only dual-type Dark/Ghost- Pokémon who never had no weaknesses at one point.
===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}}
Absol may be based on the {{wp|Bai Ze}} (白澤) of {{wp|Chinese mythology}}, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called ''Bai Ze Tu''. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the ''hakutaku'' (白沢) and is said to resemble a cat or lion. In a related legend, a similar creature known as the ''kutabe'' predicted that a plague would sweep through the {{wp|Toyama Prefecture}} of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead.

Absol's head may be modeled after a ''{{wp|Taijitu}}'' symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its ruff resembling long human hair and a male lion's mane and the white fur on the top of its head loosely resembling the headpiece of an Egyptian sphinx also suggests this. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn resemblance the Western personified depiction of {{wp|Death (personification)|Death}}, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the {{wp|black cat}} superstition. Its feline appearance and the fact that it is usually seen in mountains resemble the natural behavior of felines such as the {{wp|snow leopard}} and the {{wp|cougar}}.

Mega Absol's wings and elongated fur give it the appearance of an {{wp|angel}}, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above. It also resembles a {{wp|lamassu}}, an Assyrian creature with a human's head, wings, and sometimes with the body of a lion. The lamassu was a protective spirit, much like how Absol attempts to warn people of danger.

Mega Absol Z's darker design, as well as its newfound Ghost type, emphasize Absol's resemblance to Western depictions of Death. Its design being similar to Mega Absol, which has a more angelic appearance, might allude to the concept of [[wp:Personifications_of_death#In_Abrahamic_religions|angels of death]] such as [[wp:Azrael|Azrael]].

====Name origin====
Absol may be derived from ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'' (setting free from guilt), as well as 危ない ''abunai'' (dangerous) and possibly 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous) or 恐る ''osoru'' (to fear). It may also be a combination of the Latin prefix ''ab-'' (away from) and ''sol'' (Latin for sun).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=アブソル ''Absol''|jameaning=From ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'', {{tt|危ない ''abunai''|dangerous}}, and {{tt|物騒 ''bussō''|dangerous}} or {{tt|恐る ''osoru''|to fear}}, as well as {{tt|''ab-''|prefix for away from}} and {{tt|''sol''|Latin for sun}}
|fr=Absol|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Absol|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Absol|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Absol|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=앱솔 ''Absol''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 ''Ābósuōlǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=阿勃梭魯 ''Ábuhtsōlóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Absol|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|hi=ऐब्सॉल ''Absol''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แอบโซล ''Aepson''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Absol]]
* [[Absol (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0358|prev=Chimecho|nextnum=0360|next=Wynaut}}
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Sceptilite

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The '''Sceptilite''' (Japanese: '''ジュカインナイト''' ''Jukainnite'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. It is the [[Mega Stone]] that allows {{p|Sceptile}} to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sceptile.

==In the core series games==
===Price===
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{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|N/A|N/A}}
|}
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===Effect===
====In battle====
If held by a {{p|Sceptile}}, allows it to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sceptile if its {{pkmn|Trainer}} has a [[Key Stone]]. Each Trainer can only Mega Evolve one Pokémon per battle.

Unaffected by item negating effects (such as {{m|Embargo}} and {{a|Klutz}}). Item manipulating effects (such as {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Fling}}) cannot give Sceptile a Sceptilite or remove a Sceptilite from Sceptile.

====Outside of battle====
If held by a Sceptile, allows it to Mega Evolve into Mega Sceptile when it performs a {{DL|Appeal|Spectacular Talent}} during a [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]] while its Trainer has a Key Stone. Sceptile will remain a Mega Sceptile until the [[Pokémon Contest#Secondary judging|Talent Round]] ends.

Pokémon holding Sceptilite in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} cannot be traded to {{g|X and Y}}.

===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. Have Sceptile hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. A Sceptile holding this stone will be able to Mega Evolve during battle.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (if the player's [[first partner Pokémon]] was {{p|Treecko}}) {{rt|114|Hoenn}} (if the player's [[first partner Pokémon]] was not {{p|Treecko}}, after defeating or capturing {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}})
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| [[#Distribution|Event]]
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|
| [[Battle Tree]] (64 [[Battle Point|BP]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| Reach '''Rank ?''' in Ranked Battles Season 5 
|
|}
|}

====Distribution====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{items color}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{items color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Games
! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation VII|2017 International Challenge April Mega Stones}}
| All
| May 30 to June 30, 2017
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation VII|Third Mega Stone Gift}}
| All
| June 23 to October 31, 2017
|}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}"| [[File:Dream Sceptilite Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Global Link|Global Link}}
|}

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Shuffle===
In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], the Sceptilite allows the player to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] {{p|Sceptile}}.

The player can obtain the Sceptilite by completing [[Mission Card]] 19.

The Sceptilite was also available as a prize during the Mega Sceptile [[competitive stage]]. This competitive stage ran on both the Nintendo 3DS and Mobile versions from April 5 to 12, 2016.

The Sceptilite enables the following Mega Evolution:

{{ShuffleMegaStone}}
{{ShuffleMegaStone/entry|stone=Sceptilite|254|Sceptile|Grass|Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Sceptile.|note=Converts three tiles containing a single Grass type into Mega Sceptile.|12|{{tt|6|3 prior to Version 1.4.6 (3DS)/1.10 (Mobile)}}}}
{{ShuffleMegaStone/foot}}

==In animation==
[[File:Sceptilite anime.png|thumb|250px|A Sceptilite in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|XY}}====
A Sceptilite first appeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]''. It was worn by [[Sawyer's Sceptile]] on a bandanna that is tied around its neck.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Sceptilite Adventures.png|thumb|230px|A Sceptilite in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS598|Claydol Unleashes]]'', it was revealed that {{Steven}} had found a Sceptilite for {{adv|Emerald}}'s {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}.
{{-}}

==Merchandise==
The Sceptilite has been featured in several officially licensed merchandise.<gallery>
File:Mega Bracelet Plus Platinum Silver.png|Sceptilite in the [[Mega Ring System]] [[Mega Bracelet]] Plus Platinum Silver set
File:Sceptile Mega Sceptile Sceptilite metal charm set.jpg|[[Sceptile (Pokémon)|Sceptile]], Mega Sceptile & Sceptilite metal charm set
File:Mega Evolution Plush Mega Sceptile.png|[[Mega Evolution Plush]] Mega Sceptile
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
|zh_yue=蜥蜴王進化石 ''Sīkyihkwòhng Jeunfa Sehk''
|zh_cmn=蜥蜴王進化石 / 蜥蜴王进化石 ''Xīyìwáng Jìnhuà Shí''
|de=Gewaldronit
|fr=Jungkite
|it=Sceptilite
|ko=나무킹나이트 ''Namukingnite''
|es=Sceptilita
}}

==External links==
{{SItem/6|item=sceptilite}}

==Related articles==
{{Mega Stones}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[de:Gewaldronit]]
[[es:Sceptilita]]
[[fr:Jungkite]]
[[it:Sceptilite]]
[[ja:ジュカインナイト]]
[[zh:蜥蜴王进化石（道具）]]

Blazikenite

2025-12-09T23:20:25Z

Splashagon: Fixed png link

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The '''Blazikenite''' (Japanese: '''バシャーモナイト''' ''Bursyamonite'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It is the [[Mega Stone]] that allows {{p|Blaziken}} to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Blaziken.

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|N/A|N/A}}
|}
|}

===Effect===
====In battle====
If held by a {{p|Blaziken}}, allows it to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Blaziken if its {{pkmn|Trainer}} has a [[Key Stone]]. Each Trainer can only Mega Evolve one Pokémon per battle.

Unaffected by item negating effects (such as {{m|Embargo}} and {{a|Klutz}}). Item manipulating effects (such as {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Fling}}) cannot give Blaziken a Blazikenite or remove a Blazikenite from Blaziken.

====Outside of battle====
If held by a Blaziken, allows it to Mega Evolve into Mega Blaziken when it performs a {{DL|Appeal|Spectacular Talent}} during a [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]] while its Trainer has a Key Stone. Blaziken will remain a Mega Blaziken until the [[Pokémon Contest#Secondary judging|Talent Round]] ends.

===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|One variety of the mysterious Mega Stones. Have Blaziken hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. Have Blaziken hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. A Blaziken holding this stone will be able to Mega Evolve during battle.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[#Distribution|Event]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (if the player's [[first partner Pokémon]] was {{p|Torchic}}) {{rt|114|Hoenn}} (if the player's [[first partner Pokémon]] was not {{p|Torchic}}, after defeating or capturing {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}})
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| [[#Distribution|Event]]
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|
| [[Battle Tree]] (64 [[Battle Point|BP]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| Reach '''Rank ?''' in Ranked Battles Season 7
|
|}
|}

====Distribution====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{items color}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{items color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Games
! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation VII|2017 International Challenge April Mega Stones}}
| All
| May 30 to June 30, 2017
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation VII|Third Mega Stone Gift}}
| All
| June 23 to October 31, 2017
|}
|}

=====As a [[held item]]=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{items color}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{items color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Games
! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[XY Torchic]]
| All
| October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014
|}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}"| [[File:Dream Blazikenite Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Global Link|Global Link}}
|}

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Shuffle===
In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], the Blazikenite allows the player to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] {{p|Blaziken}}.

The player can obtain the Blazikenite by completing [[Mission Card]] 17.

The Blazikenite was also available as a prize during the Mega Blaziken [[competitive stage]]. This competitive stage ran on both the Nintendo 3DS and Mobile versions from July 20 to 27, 2015 and April 19 to 26, 2016. It ran on the Pokémon Shuffle Mobile from April 19 to 26, 2016.

The Blazikenite enables the following Mega Evolutions:

{{ShuffleMegaStone}}
{{ShuffleMegaStone/entry|stone=Blazikenite|257|Blaziken|Fire|Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Blaziken.|note=Converts three tiles containing a single Fire type into Mega Blaziken.|12|{{tt|6|3 prior to Version 1.4.6 (3DS)/1.10 (Mobile)}}}}
{{ShuffleMegaStone/foot}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blazikenite Adventures.png|thumb|175px|A Blazikenite in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS598|Claydol Unleashes]]'', it was revealed that {{Steven}} had found a Blazikenite for {{adv|Sapphire}}'s {{p|Blaziken}}, [[Chic]].
{{-}}

==Merchandise==
The Blazikenite has been featured in several officially licensed merchandise.<gallery>
File:Mega Ring System Blazikenite.png|[[Mega Ring System]] Blazikenite
File:Blaziken Mega Blaziken Blazikenite metal charm set.jpg|[[Blaziken (Pokémon)|Blaziken]], Mega Blaziken & Blazikenite metal charm set
File:Mega Evolution Plush Mega Blaziken.png|[[Mega Evolution Plush]] Mega Blaziken
File:Trainers Collection Serena keychain.jpg|[[Trainers Collection]] [[Serena (game)|Serena]] & [[Torchic (Pokémon)|Torchic]] keychain
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
|zh_yue=火焰雞進化石 ''Fóyihmgāi Jeunfa Sehk''
|zh_cmn=火焰雞進化石 / 火焰鸡进化石 ''Huǒyànjī Jìnhuà Shí''
|de=Lohgocknit
|fr=Braségalite
|it=Blazikenite
|ko=번치코나이트 ''Bunchikonite''
|es=Blazikenita
}}

==External links==
{{SItem/6|item=blazikenite}}

==Related articles==
{{Mega Stones}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[de:Lohgocknit]]
[[es:Blazikenita]]
[[fr:Braségalite]]
[[it:Blazikenite]]
[[ja:バシャーモナイト]]
[[zh:火焰鸡进化石（道具）]]

List of mutually exclusive Pokémon

2025-11-17T22:05:03Z

Splashagon: Changed Galarian Slowpoke typing from Normal to Psychic

This is a '''list of mutually exclusive Pokémon''' in the games.

In some cases, there are multiple {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} potentially [[Pokémon availability|available]] in a single game, but the {{player}} must choose one of them or otherwise [[Permanently missable Pokémon|can't catch all of them in a single game]]. They include many trios of [[first partner Pokémon]], some [[Fossil]] Pokémon, and in some cases [[Legendary Pokémon]].
<div style="clear: right; float:right">__TOC__</div>

==In the core series games==
===Generation I===
====Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow====
=====First partner Pokémon and their Evolutions=====
In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, the [[first partner Pokémon]] and their [[Evolution]]s form a group of nine mutually exclusive Pokémon. For instance, if the player chooses {{p|Bulbasaur}}, then {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}} will be unobtainable outside of trades. Once this {{p|Bulbasaur}} evolves into {{p|Ivysaur}}, it will not be possible to obtain any other Bulbasaur in the same game due to the lack of {{pkmn|breeding}}.

In {{game|Yellow}}, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle are available without trading. However, they still form three groups of mutually exclusive Pokémon, since it is once again not possible to own multiple evolutionary stages (such as {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Charmeleon}}, and {{p|Charizard}}) at the same time outside of trades.

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|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:001Bulbasaur.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:004Charmander.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:007Squirtle.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|002|Ivysaur}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|005|Charmeleon}}
| {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|008|Wartortle}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|003|Venusaur}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|006|Charizard}}
| {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|009|Blastoise}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan=====
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the player chooses to [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation I#Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan|receive]] either {{p|Hitmonlee}} or {{p|Hitmonchan}} from the master of the [[Fighting Dojo]]. The other is available via trades from other [[Generation I]] or [[Generation II|II]] games. It is not possible to own the other Pokémon outside of trades due to the lack of {{pkmn|breeding}} in this generation.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:106Hitmonlee.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Hitmonlee|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:107Hitmonchan.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Hitmonchan|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
|}

=====Eevee and Eeveelutions=====
In this generation, {{p|Eevee}} and the [[Eeveelutions]] form a group of four mutually exclusive Pokémon.

There is a single {{p|Eevee}} available in {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}. Therefore, outside of trades, Eevee itself becomes unavailable by any means once this one evolves, and it is not possible to own more than one [[Eeveelution]] in the same game. This is a result of the lack of {{pkmn|breeding}} in this generation.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! colspan="6" style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:133Eevee.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Eevee|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|134|Vaporeon}}
| {{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|135|Jolteon}}
| {{pcolor|Jolteon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|136|Flareon}}
| {{pcolor|Flareon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
|}

=====Omanyte, Kabuto, and their Evolutions=====
In this generation, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, and their Evolutions form a group of four mutually exclusive Pokémon.

The player chooses either the [[Helix Fossil]] or [[Dome Fossil]] at the [[Mt. Moon]], from which {{p|Omanyte}} or {{p|Kabuto}} is revived, respectively. Pokémon from the other, not chosen fossil appears in Pokémon Zoo of [[Fuchsia City]].

It is not possible to own multiple Pokémon stages from the same evolutionary line (such as both {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Omastar}}; or both {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}}) at the same time outside of trades due to the lack of {{pkmn|breeding}} in this generation.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:138Omanyte.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Omanyte|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:140Kabuto.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Kabuto|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|139|Omastar}}
| {{pcolor|Omastar|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|141|Kabutops}}
| {{pcolor|Kabutops|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Rock|FFF}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

===Generation II===
====Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:152Chikorita.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Chikorita|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:155Cyndaquil.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:158Totodile.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Totodile|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|153|Bayleef}}
| {{pcolor|Bayleef|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|159|Croconaw}}
| {{pcolor|Croconaw|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|154|Meganium}}
| {{pcolor|Meganium|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|157|Typhlosion}}
| {{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|160|Feraligatr}}
| {{pcolor|Feraligatr|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

====Pokémon Gold and Silver====
=====Fire Stone Evolutions=====
In {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold}}, {{p|Arcanine}} and {{p|Flareon}} are mutually exclusive. In {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Silver}}, {{p|Ninetales}} and {{p|Flareon}} are mutually exclusive. ({{p|Vulpix}}/{{p|Ninetales}} and {{p|Growlithe}}/{{p|Arcanine}} are version-exclusive Pokémon.)

There is a single [[Fire Stone]] received from [[Bill's grandfather]] at the [[Sea Cottage]], which can be used to evolve a {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Growlithe}}, or {{p|Eevee}}. The other Evolutions, or additional Fire Stones, can be traded from other games. Fire Stones can also be received via [[Mystery Gift]].

In {{game|Crystal}}, Fire Stones can also be received from {{tc|Schoolboy}} Alan on {{rt|36|Johto}}.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:038Ninetales.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Ninetales|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" | [[File:059Arcanine.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Arcanine|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:136Flareon.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Flareon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{fire color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
|}

=====Water Stone Evolutions=====
In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} (but not in {{game|Crystal}}), {{p|Poliwrath}}, {{p|Cloyster}}, {{p|Starmie}}, and {{p|Vaporeon}} are mutually exclusive. There is a single [[Water Stone]] received from [[Bill's grandfather]] at the [[Sea Cottage]], which can be used to evolve a {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Shellder}}, {{p|Staryu}}, or {{p|Eevee}}. The other Evolutions, or additional Water Stones, can be traded from other games. Water Stones can also be received via [[Mystery Gift]].

In {{game|Crystal}}, Water Stones can also be received from {{tc|Fisherman}} Tully on {{rt|42|Johto}}.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:062Poliwrath.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Poliwrath|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:091Cloyster.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Cloyster|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:121Starmie.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Starmie|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:134Vaporeon.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Thunderstone Evolutions=====
In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} (but not in {{game|Crystal}}), {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Jolteon}} are mutually exclusive. There is a single [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]] received from [[Bill's grandfather]] at the [[Sea Cottage]], which can be used to evolve a {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Eevee}}. The other Evolution, or additional Thunderstones, can be traded from other games. Thunderstones can also be received via [[Mystery Gift]].

In {{game|Crystal}}, Thunderstones can also be received from {{tc|Lass}} Dana on {{rt|38|Johto}}.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:026Raichu.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Raichu|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:135Jolteon.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Jolteon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{electric color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{electric color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
|}

=====Leaf Stone Evolutions=====
In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} (but not in {{game|Crystal}}), {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Victreebel}}, and {{p|Exeggutor}} are mutually exclusive. There is a single [[Leaf Stone]] received from [[Bill's grandfather]] at the [[Sea Cottage]], which can be used to evolve a {{p|Gloom}}, {{p|Weepinbell}}, or {{p|Exeggcute}}. The other Evolutions, or additional Leaf Stones, can be traded from other games. Leaf Stones can also be received via [[Mystery Gift]].

In {{game|Crystal}}, Leaf Stones can also be received from {{tc|Picnicker}} Gina on {{rt|34|Johto}}.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:045Vileplume.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Vileplume|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:071Victreebel.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Victreebel|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:103Exeggutor.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Exeggutor|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|}

===Generation III===
====Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:252Treecko.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Treecko|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:255Torchic.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Torchic|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:258Mudkip.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Mudkip|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|253|Grovyle}}
| {{pcolor|Grovyle|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|256|Combusken}}
| {{pcolor|Combusken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|259|Marshtomp}}
| {{pcolor|Marshtomp|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|254|Sceptile}}
| {{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|257|Blaziken}}
| {{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|260|Swampert}}
| {{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
|}

=====Clamperl Evolutions=====
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, {{p|Huntail}} and {{p|Gorebyss}} are mutually exclusive. The player is able to choose between the [[Deep Sea Tooth]] or [[Deep Sea Scale]] in [[Slateport City]], each of which can be used to evolve {{p|Clamperl}} into one of its Evolutions by making it hold the item while being traded.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|367|Huntail|size=100px}} {{pcolor|Huntail|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|368|Gorebyss|size=100px}} {{pcolor|Gorebyss|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Water}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|}

=====Lileep and Anorith=====
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the player is able to choose between the [[Root Fossil]] or [[Claw Fossil]] at the {{rt|111|Hoenn}}, from which {{p|Lileep}} or {{p|Anorith}} is revived, respectively. In {{game|Emerald}}, both fossils are available: at first, the player chooses one of them in the [[Mirage Tower]]; once the player becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, the second fossil becomes available in the [[Desert Underpass]].

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:345Lileep.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Lileep|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:347Anorith.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Anorith|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|346|Cradily}}
| {{pcolor|Cradily|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|348|Armaldo}}
| {{pcolor|Armaldo|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Rock|FFF}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{bug color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Bug|FFF}}
|}

=====Moon Stone Evolutions=====
In {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby|s}} and {{v2|Emerald}} (but not in {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Sapphire|s}}), {{p|Wigglytuff}} and {{p|Delcatty}} are mutually exclusive. There is a single [[Moon Stone]] available at the [[Meteor Falls]], which can be used to evolve a {{p|Jigglypuff}} or {{p|Skitty}}. The other Evolution, or an additional Moon Stone, may be traded from another game.

In Pokémon Sapphire, there are Moon Stones held by wild {{p|Lunatone}} as well. However, Emerald has a [[Cloning glitches#Battle Tower|cloning glitch]] that allows the player to obtain more Moon Stones if they give one to a Pokémon in the PC box.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|040|Wigglytuff|size=100px}} {{pcolor|Wigglytuff|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|301|Delcatty|size=100px}} {{pcolor|Delcatty|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Normal}}
{{typetable2|Normal}}
|}

====Pokémon Emerald====
=====Johto first partner Pokémon=====
If the player completes the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]] in {{game|Emerald}}, they may choose one of the three [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Johto]] as a prize given by [[Professor Birch]].

Additionally, the three Johto first partner Pokémon may be traded from [[Pokémon XD]] or their evolved forms from [[Pokémon Colosseum]].

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:152Chikorita.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Chikorita|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:155Cyndaquil.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:158Totodile.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Totodile|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|153|Bayleef}}
| {{pcolor|Bayleef|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|159|Croconaw}}
| {{pcolor|Croconaw|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|154|Meganium}}
| {{pcolor|Meganium|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|157|Typhlosion}}
| {{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|160|Feraligatr}}
| {{pcolor|Feraligatr|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Eon duo=====
In {{game|Emerald}}, a member of the [[Eon duo]] starts [[roaming Pokémon|roaming]] [[Hoenn]] after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], depending on the color of Pokémon that the player tells their {{ho|Mom}} was on the TV at the start of the game. Red results in Latias roaming, while blue results in Latios roaming. The other Pokémon is available at the [[Southern Island]] if the player has the event-only [[Eon Ticket]].

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:380Latias.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Latias|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:381Latios.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Latios|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dragon|FFF}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|}

====Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:001Bulbasaur.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:004Charmander.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:007Squirtle.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|002|Ivysaur}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|005|Charmeleon}}
| {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|008|Wartortle}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|003|Venusaur}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|006|Charizard}}
| {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|009|Blastoise}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Omanyte and Kabuto=====
The player chooses either the [[Helix Fossil]] or [[Dome Fossil]] at the [[Mt. Moon]], from which {{p|Omanyte}} or {{p|Kabuto}} is revived, respectively. Pokémon from the other, not chosen fossil appears in Pokémon Zoo of [[Fuchsia City]].

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:138Omanyte.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Omanyte|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:140Kabuto.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Kabuto|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|139|Omastar}}
| {{pcolor|Omastar|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|141|Kabutops}}
| {{pcolor|Kabutops|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Rock|FFF}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Legendary beasts=====
One of the three [[Legendary beasts]] starts [[roaming Pokémon|roaming]] [[Kanto]] after the player defeats [[Team Rocket]] in the [[Rocket Warehouse]] on [[Five Island]] and delivers the {{i|Sapphire}} to [[Celio]]. The Legendary beast depends on the type weakness of the player's chosen [[first partner Pokémon]]: Raikou for {{p|Squirtle}}, Entei for {{p|Bulbasaur}}, or Suicune for {{p|Charmander}}.

Additionally, the three Legendary beasts may be traded from [[Pokémon Colosseum]].

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{johto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:243Raikou.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Raikou|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}" | [[File:244Entei.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Entei|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:245Suicune.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Suicune|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{electric color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

===Generation IV===
====Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:387Turtwig.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Turtwig|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:390Chimchar.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Chimchar|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:393Piplup.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Piplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|388|Grotle}}
| {{pcolor|Grotle|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|391|Monferno}}
| {{pcolor|Monferno|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|394|Prinplup}}
| {{pcolor|Prinplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|389|Torterra}}
| {{pcolor|Torterra|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|392|Infernape}}
| {{pcolor|Infernape|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|395|Empoleon}}
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Steel|FFF}}
|}

====Pokémon Platinum====
=====Cranidos and Shieldon=====
In {{game|Platinum}}, if the player's [[Trainer ID number|ID]] is an odd number, the [[Skull Fossil]] is available; if the ID is an even number, the [[Armor Fossil]] is available. {{p|Cranidos}} and {{p|Shieldon}} are resurrected from these fossils, respectively.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:408Cranidos.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Cranidos|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:410Shieldon.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Shieldon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|409|Rampardos}}
| {{pcolor|Rampardos|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|411|Bastiodon}}
| {{pcolor|Bastiodon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{tcolor|Rock|FFF}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Steel|FFF}}
|}

====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:152Chikorita.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Chikorita|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:155Cyndaquil.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:158Totodile.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Totodile|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|153|Bayleef}}
| {{pcolor|Bayleef|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|159|Croconaw}}
| {{pcolor|Croconaw|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|154|Meganium}}
| {{pcolor|Meganium|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|157|Typhlosion}}
| {{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|160|Feraligatr}}
| {{pcolor|Feraligatr|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Kanto first partner Pokémon=====
One of the [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] is given by [[Professor Oak]] after the player defeats {{ga|Red}}.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:001Bulbasaur.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:004Charmander.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:007Squirtle.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|002|Ivysaur}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|005|Charmeleon}}
| {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|008|Wartortle}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|003|Venusaur}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|006|Charizard}}
| {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|009|Blastoise}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Hoenn first partner Pokémon=====
One of the [[Hoenn first partner Pokémon]] is given by [[Steven Stone]] after the player defeats {{ga|Red}}, after picking a Kanto first partner Pokémon.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:252Treecko.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Treecko|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:255Torchic.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Torchic|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:258Mudkip.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Mudkip|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|253|Grovyle}}
| {{pcolor|Grovyle|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|256|Combusken}}
| {{pcolor|Combusken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|259|Marshtomp}}
| {{pcolor|Marshtomp|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|254|Sceptile}}
| {{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|257|Blaziken}}
| {{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|260|Swampert}}
| {{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
|}

=====Sinjoh Ruins=====
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player is able to receive an {{pkmn|Egg}} with a level 1 {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] event. This place is only accessible if the player has an {{p|Arceus}} from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond}}, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pearl}} or {{game|Platinum}}.

If the player has an Arceus from the [[Hall of Origin]] (which is only obtainable through [[cheating]] or use of the [[Pal Park Retire glitch]]) and another Arceus from other event distributions, it's possible to receive 2 Eggs with Dialga, Palkia, or Giratina. It's not possible to receive 2 Eggs with the same Pokémon species in this way, and it's not possible to receive all three eggs in one save file.

This is the only way to obtain a legitimate [[Griseous Orb]] in these games.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:483Dialga.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Dialga|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:484Palkia.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Palkia|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:487Giratina-Origin.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Giratina|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Steel|FFF}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dragon|FFF}}
|}

===Generation V===
====Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2]], the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; font-size:85%; border:5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:495Snivy.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Snivy|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:498Tepig.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Tepig|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:501Oshawott.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Oshawott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{Unova color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|496|Servine}}
| {{pcolor|Servine|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|499|Pignite}}
| {{pcolor|Pignite|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|502|Dewott}}
| {{pcolor|Dewott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{Unova color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|497|Serperior}}
| {{pcolor|Serperior|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|500|Emboar}}
| {{pcolor|Emboar|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|503|Samurott}}
| {{pcolor|Samurott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Tirtouga and Archen=====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the player chooses either [[Cover Fossil]] or the [[Plume Fossil]] at the [[Relic Castle]], from which {{p|Tirtouga}} or {{p|Archen}} is revived, respectively; the other Fossil is unavailable outside of trades.

In {{B2W2}}, the player chooses between these Fossils in [[Nacrene City]], and both Fossils are also available in the [[Join Avenue]].

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{unova color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{unova color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:564Tirtouga.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Tirtouga|{{unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:566Archen.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Archen|{{unova color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|- style="background:#{{unova color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|565|Carracosta}}
| {{pcolor|Carracosta|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|567|Archeops}}
| {{pcolor|Archeops|{{unova color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Flying|FFF}}
|}

====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
=====Pokémon traded by Yancy and Curtis=====
In {{B2W2}}, the Pokémon [[In-game trade|traded]] by [[Yancy]] or [[Curtis]] are mutually exclusive. They depend on the player's gender.

The mutually exclusive pairs, where the former is traded by Yancy, and the latter by Curtis, are:
* Meowth and Mankey
* Teddiursa and Phanpy
* Mawile and Sableye
* Shellos (West Sea Form) and Shellos (East Sea Form)

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; font-size:85%; border:5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:052Meowth.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Meowth|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:056Mankey.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Mankey|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:216Teddiursa.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Teddiursa|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:231Phanpy.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Phanpy|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:303Mawile.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Mawile|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:302Sableye.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Sableye|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:422Shellos-West.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Shellos|{{Unova color dark}}}} ''{{form|Shellos|{{color|{{Unova color dark}}|West Sea Form}}}}''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:422Shellos-East.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Shellos|{{Unova color dark}}}} ''{{form|Shellos|{{color|{{Unova color dark}}|East Sea Form}}}}''
|-
{{typetable2|Normal}}
{{typetable2|Fighting}}
{{typetable2|Normal}}
{{typetable2|Ground}}
{{typetable2|Steel}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{Unova color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|053|Persian}}
| {{pcolor|Persian|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|057|Primeape}}
| {{pcolor|Primeape|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|217|Ursaring}}
| {{pcolor|Ursaring|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|232|Donphan}}
| {{pcolor|Donphan|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| style="background: #{{Unova color light}}" rowspan=2 colspan="2" |
| style="background: #{{Unova color light}}" rowspan=2 colspan="2" |
| {{MSP/3|423|Gastrodon}}
| {{pcolor|Gastrodon|{{Unova color dark}}}} ''{{form|Gastrodon|{{color|{{Unova color dark}}|West Sea Form}}}}''
| {{MSP/3|423E|Gastrodon}}
| {{pcolor|Gastrodon|{{Unova color dark}}}} ''{{form|Gastrodon|{{color|{{Unova color dark}}|East Sea Form}}}}''
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background: #{{normal color}}" colspan="2" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Fighting}}
{{typetable2|Normal}}
{{typetable2|Ground}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background: #{{ground color}}" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
|}

===Generation VI===
====Pokémon X and Y====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

Additionally, [[Shauna]] trades the unevolved form of her first partner Pokémon (the first partner Pokémon whose type is weak against the player's first partner Pokémon) for any Pokémon chosen by the player, after the player becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}.

* Shauna gives the player a {{p|Froakie}} if the player's first partner Pokémon is {{p|Chespin}}.
* Shauna gives the player a {{p|Chespin}} if the player's first partner Pokémon is {{p|Fennekin}}.
* Shauna gives the player a {{p|Fennekin}} if the player's first partner Pokémon is {{p|Froakie}}.

The middle stage of the first partner Pokémon can also be found in the [[Friend Safari]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; font-size:85%; border:5px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:650Chespin.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Chespin|{{kalos color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:653Fennekin.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Fennekin|{{kalos color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:656Froakie.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Froakie|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kalos color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|651|Quilladin}}
| {{pcolor|Quilladin|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|654|Braixen}}
| {{pcolor|Braixen|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|657|Frogadier}}
| {{pcolor|Frogadier|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{kalos color light}}"
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kalos color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|652|Chesnaught}}
| {{pcolor|Chesnaught|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|655|Delphox}}
| {{pcolor|Delphox|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|658|Greninja}}
| {{pcolor|Greninja|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}

=====Kanto first partner Pokémon=====
In {{g|X and Y}}, one of the [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] is given by [[Professor Sycamore]] in [[Lumiose City]]. The middle stage of the first partner Pokémon can also be found in the [[Friend Safari]].

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:001Bulbasaur.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="4" | [[File:004Charmander.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:007Squirtle.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|002|Ivysaur}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| colspan=2 | {{MSP/6|005|Charmeleon}}
| colspan=2 | {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|008|Wartortle}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|003|Venusaur}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| colspan=2 | {{MSP/6|006|Charizard}}
| colspan=2 | {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|009|Blastoise}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Flying}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|003M|Venusaur}}
| {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}} {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|006MX|Charizard}}
| {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}} {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}|Charizard X}}
| {{MSP/6|006MY|Charizard}}
| {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}} {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}|Charizard Y}}
| {{MSP/6|009M|Blastoise}}
| {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}} {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Tyrunt and Amaura=====
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the player chooses either the [[Jaw Fossil]] or [[Sail Fossil]] at the [[Glittering Cave]], from which {{p|Tyrunt}} or {{p|Amaura}} is revived, respectively. The Jaw and Sail fossils and the Pokémon revived from them, or either of their Evolutions, are unavailable aside from this one event.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:696Tyrunt.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Tyrunt|{{kalos color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:698Amaura.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Amaura|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|- style="background:#{{kalos color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|697|Tyrantrum}}
| {{pcolor|Tyrantrum|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|699|Aurorus}}
| {{pcolor|Aurorus|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Rock|FFF}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Ice|FFF}}
|}

=====Legendary birds=====
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], one of the [[legendary birds]] is found at the [[Sea Spirit's Den]], depending on the [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]] that was chosen by the player.

* If the player chose {{p|Chespin}}, then {{p|Articuno}} will be available.
* If the player chose {{p|Fennekin}}, then {{p|Zapdos}} will be available.
* If the player chose {{p|Froakie}}, then {{p|Moltres}} will be available.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:144Articuno.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Articuno|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:145Zapdos.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Zapdos|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:146Moltres.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Moltres|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Ice|FFF}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Flying|FFF}}
|}

====Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:252Treecko.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Treecko|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:255Torchic.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Torchic|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:258Mudkip.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Mudkip|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|253|Grovyle}}
| {{pcolor|Grovyle|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|256|Combusken}}
| {{pcolor|Combusken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|259|Marshtomp}}
| {{pcolor|Marshtomp|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|254|Sceptile}}
| {{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|257|Blaziken}}
| {{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|260|Swampert}}
| {{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|254M|Sceptile}}
| {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}} {{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|257M|Blaziken}}
| {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}} {{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|260M|Swampert}}
| {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}} {{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
|}

=====Lileep and Anorith=====
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the player chooses either the [[Root Fossil]] or [[Claw Fossil]] at the {{rt|111|Hoenn}}, from which {{p|Lileep}} or {{p|Anorith}} is revived, respectively.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:345Lileep.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Lileep|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:347Anorith.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Anorith|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|346|Cradily}}
| {{pcolor|Cradily|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|348|Armaldo}}
| {{pcolor|Armaldo|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Rock|FFF}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{bug color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Bug|FFF}}
|}

=====Johto first partner Pokémon=====
After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], they choose a [[Johto first partner Pokémon]] given by [[Professor Birch]].

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:152Chikorita.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Chikorita|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:155Cyndaquil.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{johto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:158Totodile.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Totodile|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|153|Bayleef}}
| {{pcolor|Bayleef|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|159|Croconaw}}
| {{pcolor|Croconaw|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|154|Meganium}}
| {{pcolor|Meganium|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|157|Typhlosion}}
| {{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|160|Feraligatr}}
| {{pcolor|Feraligatr|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Unova first partner Pokémon=====
After the player clears the [[Delta Episode]] in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], they choose an [[Unova first partner Pokémon]] given by [[Professor Birch]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; font-size:85%; border:5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:495Snivy.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Snivy|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:498Tepig.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Tepig|{{Unova color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:501Oshawott.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Oshawott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{Unova color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|496|Servine}}
| {{pcolor|Servine|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|499|Pignite}}
| {{pcolor|Pignite|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|502|Dewott}}
| {{pcolor|Dewott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{Unova color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|497|Serperior}}
| {{pcolor|Serperior|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|500|Emboar}}
| {{pcolor|Emboar|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|503|Samurott}}
| {{pcolor|Samurott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Sinnoh first partner Pokémon=====
After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] for the second time in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], they choose a [[Sinnoh first partner Pokémon]] given by [[Professor Birch]].

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:387Turtwig.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Turtwig|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:390Chimchar.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Chimchar|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:393Piplup.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Piplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|388|Grotle}}
| {{pcolor|Grotle|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|391|Monferno}}
| {{pcolor|Monferno|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|394|Prinplup}}
| {{pcolor|Prinplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|389|Torterra}}
| {{pcolor|Torterra|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|392|Infernape}}
| {{pcolor|Infernape|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|395|Empoleon}}
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Steel|FFF}}
|}

===Generation VII===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], the only mutually exclusive Pokémon are the [[first partner Pokémon]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; font-size:85%; border:5px solid #{{alola color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:722Rowlet.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Rowlet|{{alola color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:725Litten.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Litten|{{alola color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:728Popplio.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Popplio|{{alola color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|723|Dartrix}}
| {{pcolor|Dartrix|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|726|Torracat}}
| {{pcolor|Torracat|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|729|Brionne}}
| {{pcolor|Brionne|{{alola color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|724|Decidueye}}
| {{pcolor|Decidueye|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|727|Incineroar}}
| {{pcolor|Incineroar|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|730|Primarina}}
| {{pcolor|Primarina|{{alola color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fairy|FFF}}
|}

===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:810Grookey.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Grookey|{{galar color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:813Scorbunny.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Scorbunny|{{galar color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:816Sobble.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Sobble|{{galar color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
| {{MSP/8c|811|Thwackey}}
| {{pcolor|Thwackey|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8c|814|Raboot}}
| {{pcolor|Raboot|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8c|817|Drizzile}}
| {{pcolor|Drizzile|{{galar color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
| {{MSP/8c|812|Rillaboom}}
| {{pcolor|Rillaboom|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8c|815|Cinderace}}
| {{pcolor|Cinderace|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8c|818|Inteleon}}
| {{pcolor|Inteleon|{{galar color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan=2 style="background:#{{Grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
| colspan=2 style="background:#{{Water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

====The Isle of Armor====
=====Urshifu=====
In [[The Isle of Armor]], the player must choose either the [[Tower of Darkness]] or the [[Tower of Waters]] to evolve {{p|Kubfu}} into one of {{p|Urshifu}}'s two forms. Upon choosing to enter one tower, the other one becomes permanently locked to the player. If a player wants to obtain Urshifu of the other form, it must be first be evolved from Kubfu by another player that selected the opposite tower.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{Isle of Armor color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{Isle of Armor color}}"
! style="background:#{{Isle of Armor color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:892Urshifu-Single_Strike.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Urshifu|{{Isle of Armor color dark}}}} ''{{form|Urshifu|{{color|{{Isle of Armor color dark}}|Single Strike Style}}}}''
! style="background:#{{Isle of Armor color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:892Urshifu-Rapid_Strike.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Urshifu|{{Isle of Armor color dark}}}} ''{{form|Urshifu|{{color|{{Isle of Armor color dark}}|Rapid Strike Style}}}}''
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

=====Alola first partner Pokémon=====
As a reward for finding 100 of his {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}}, the Diglett Trainer in the [[Fields of Honor]] will give the player one of the [[Alola first partner Pokémon]]. The Pokémon received matches the type of the [[Galar]] first partner Pokémon chosen at the start of the game.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; font-size:85%; border:5px solid #{{alola color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:722Rowlet.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Rowlet|{{alola color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:725Litten.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Litten|{{alola color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:728Popplio.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Popplio|{{alola color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
| {{MSP/8c|723|Dartrix}}
| {{pcolor|Dartrix|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8c|726|Torracat}}
| {{pcolor|Torracat|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8c|729|Brionne}}
| {{pcolor|Brionne|{{alola color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
| {{MSP/8c|724|Decidueye}}
| {{pcolor|Decidueye|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8c|727|Incineroar}}
| {{pcolor|Incineroar|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8c|730|Primarina}}
| {{pcolor|Primarina|{{alola color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fairy|FFF}}
|}

====The Crown Tundra====
=====Glastrier, Spectrier, and Calyrex's forms=====
In [[The Crown Tundra]], while helping {{p|Calyrex}} find its steed, the player has the choice of growing either an [[Iceroot Carrot]] or a [[Shaderoot Carrot]] to lure it out. This choice determines the identity of Calyrex's steed, either {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}, and the form Calyrex takes when the player ultimately battles it. When Calyrex is caught in its Ice Rider form, they will also catch Glastrier, while they will catch Spectrier with Calyrex if it is in its Shadow Rider form.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{Crown Tundra color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{Crown Tundra color}}"
! style="background:#{{Crown Tundra color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:896Glastrier.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Glastrier|{{Crown Tundra color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Crown Tundra color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:897Spectrier.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Spectrier|{{Crown Tundra color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Ice}}
{{typetable2|Ghost}}
|-
! style="background:#{{Crown Tundra color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:898Calyrex-Ice Rider.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Calyrex|{{Crown Tundra color dark}}}} ''{{color|{{Crown Tundra color dark}}|Ice Rider}}''
! style="background:#{{Crown Tundra color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:898Calyrex-Shadow Rider.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Calyrex|{{Crown Tundra color dark}}}} ''{{color|{{Crown Tundra color dark}}|Shadow Rider}}''
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{Ghost color}}" | {{tcolor|Ghost|FFF}}
|}

=====Regieleki and Regidrago=====
After catching {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, the player may enter the [[Split-Decision Ruins]] in the [[Crown Tundra]], where, depending on how they light the pattern in the center, they will have the chance to battle either {{p|Regieleki}} or {{p|Regidrago}}.

Once the chosen Regi is battled, the lights will be locked to the chosen Regi's pattern, and therefore the other Regi will have to be traded in from another game, and as {{p|Regigigas}} requires Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regieleki, and Regidrago, it cannot be caught without either using multiple save files or trading.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{Crown Tundra color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{Crown Tundra color}}"
! style="background:#{{Crown Tundra color light}}" | [[File:894Regieleki.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Regieleki|{{Crown Tundra color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Crown Tundra color light}}" | [[File:895Regidrago.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Regidrago|{{Crown Tundra color dark}}}}
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{Electric color}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{Dragon color}}" | {{tcolor|Dragon|FFF}}
|}

====Pokémon HOME====
=====Kanto first partner Pokémon=====
{{main|List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Mobile Version Kanto first partner Pokémon|Mobile Version Kanto first partner Pokémon}}

When the player starts the mobile version of [[Pokémon HOME]] for the first time, they will be given their choice of Kanto [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Grand Oak]]. While it is not mentioned by Grand Oak, the first partner Pokémon have their [[Hidden Ability|Hidden Abilities]]. They may be freely transferred to a compatible game.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:001Bulbasaur.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:004Charmander.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:007Squirtle.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/HOME|0002|Ivysaur}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0005|Charmeleon}}
| {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0008|Wartortle}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/HOME|0003|Venusaur}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0006|Charizard}}
| {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0009|Blastoise}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
=====First partner Pokémon=====
In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the [[first partner Pokémon]] are mutually exclusive.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{paldea color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{paldea color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|906|Sprigatito|size=100px}} {{pcolor|Sprigatito|{{paldea color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{paldea color light}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|909|Fuecoco|size=100px}} {{pcolor|Fuecoco|{{paldea color dark}}}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|912|Quaxly|size=100px}} {{pcolor|Quaxly|{{paldea color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{paldea color light}}"
| {{MSP/9|0907|Floragato}}
| {{pcolor|Floragato|{{paldea color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/9|0910|Crocalor}}
| {{pcolor|Crocalor|{{paldea color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/9|0913|Quaxwell}}
| {{pcolor|Quaxwell|{{paldea color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{paldea color light}}"
| {{MSP/9|0908|Meowscarada}}
| {{pcolor|Meowscarada|{{paldea color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/9|0911|Skeledirge}}
| {{pcolor|Skeledirge|{{paldea color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/9|0914|Quaquaval}}
| {{pcolor|Quaquaval|{{paldea color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
|}

====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
=====Galarian Slowpoke and its Evolutions =====
In [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}} and its evolutions are mutually exclusive.

There is a single Galarian Slowpoke that can be obtained during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 39: "Slowpoke for Slowpoke". Once it evolves, Galarian Slowpoke itself becomes unavailable and it is not possible to own both Galarian {{p|Slowbro}} and Galarian {{p|Slowking}} outside of trades.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{Legends Z-A color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{Legends Z-A color}}"
|-
! colspan="4" style="width:80px; background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:0079Slowpoke-Galar.png|100px]] {{color2|{{Legends Z-A color dark}}|Galarian form|Galarian}} {{pcolor|Slowpoke|{{Legends Z-A color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|- style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
| {{MSP/ZA|0080|Slowbro|form=-Galar}}
| {{color2|{{Legends Z-A color dark}}|Galarian form|Galarian}} {{pcolor|Slowbro|{{Legends Z-A color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/ZA|0199|Slowking|form=-Galar}}
| {{color2|{{Legends Z-A color dark}}|Galarian form|Galarian}} {{pcolor|Slowking|{{Legends Z-A color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{poison color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Poison|FFF}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|}

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness===
=====Eevee and Eeveelutions=====
In this game, {{p|Eevee}} and the [[Eeveelutions]] form a group of six mutually exclusive Pokémon.

There is a single {{p|Eevee}} available as the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Once it evolves, Eevee itself becomes unavailable and it is not possible to own more than one [[Eeveelution]] outside of trades. This is a result of the lack of {{pkmn|breeding}} in this game.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{orre color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{orre color}}"
|-
! colspan="10" style="width:80px; background:#{{orre color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:133Eevee.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Eevee|{{orre color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
|- style="background:#{{orre color light}}"
| {{MSP/XD|134|Vaporeon}}
| {{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{orre color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/XD|135|Jolteon}}
| {{pcolor|Jolteon|{{orre color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/XD|136|Flareon}}
| {{pcolor|Flareon|{{orre color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/XD|196|Espeon}}
| {{pcolor|Espeon|{{orre color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/XD|197|Umbreon}}
| {{pcolor|Umbreon|{{orre color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}

=====Fire Stone Evolutions=====
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], there are at most two [[Fire Stone]]s available in the game (excluding any that may be traded in), but three Pokémon that can evolve via Fire Stone: Vulpix, Growlithe, and Eevee. This restricts the player to obtaining at most two of {{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Arcanine}} and {{p|Flareon}}.

One Fire Stone is located on the [[S.S. Libra]]. The other is available at Gateon Port, where the player has to choose one of the following mutually-exclusive items: Fire Stone, [[Water Stone]], [[Thunder Stone]], [[Sun Shard]], [[Moon Shard]]. Selecting the Fire Stone at Gateon Port limits the player's access to the other [[Evolution item]]s, making one of the Fire Stone Evolutions also mutually exclusive with other Evolutions that require these Evolution items if there are not a sufficient number of those items available for the number of Pokémon that can use them to evolve in the game; in particular, while Eevee is the only Pokémon that can evolve using a Thunder Stone, Gateon Port is the only way to obtain the Sun Shard and Moon Shard while the only other Water Stone in the game can be used to evolve a {{p|Shellder}}.

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=====Leaf Stone Evolutions=====
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], there is only one [[Leaf Stone]] available in the game (excluding any that may be traded in), but two Pokémon that can evolve via Leaf Stone: {{p|Seedot}} and {{p|Weepinbell}}. This makes their evolved forms, {{p|Victreebel}} and {{p|Shiftry}}, mutually exclusive. The single Leaf Stone is available at the [[Cipher Lab]].

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==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Ranger===
====Plusle and Minun====
In {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, the {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Ranger}} is either {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}, depending on the player's [[gender]]. These two Pokémon are not available anywhere else.

* The male player is [[Lunick]], and his Partner Pokémon is {{p|Minun}}
* The female player is [[Solana]], and her Partner Pokémon is {{p|Plusle}}

The player character not chosen appears on the game as a friendly [[non-player character|NPC]], with their respective Partner Pokémon.

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==Related articles==
* [[List of Pokémon by availability]]
* [[List of permanently missable Pokémon]]
* [[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]

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