Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ Raichu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. It is the final form of Pichu.
In Alola, Raichu has a dual-type Electric/Psychic regional form. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin.
Biology
Raichu is a bipedal, rodent-like Pokémon. Raichu is covered in dark orange fur with a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There 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. This lightning bolt is chipped on females. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from all its body and glows slightly in the dark.
Raichu's tail is used to gather electricity from the atmosphere, or it can be planted in the ground to search for electricity. It also protects Raichu from its own high voltage power. Raichu can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, enough to knock out a Copperajah. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up and its muscles become stimulated. However, it will become aggressive if it has stored too much electricity and stress. To keep from reaching this state, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground. This leads to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of evolution via Evolution stone, Raichu is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in forests and woodlands. The main reason Raichu is rarely seen in the wild is because people prefer the look it had as Pikachu. Like its pre-evolved forms, Raichu is able to learn Volt Tackle as a signature move.
In Alola, Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges. By collecting its psychic power in its tail, it is able to ride it like a surfboard and float in the air. While its cheek sacs are still used to store electricity, rubbing them releases a sweet aroma while also getting a light shock. This is also thought to be connected to its Psychic abilities.
Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery at the time. The people of Alola suggested it ate too many sweet and fluffy pancakes.[1] However, researchers believe the change is related to a diet resulting from Raichu eating pancakes made from a secret Alolan recipe. It is also believed the weather and climate of the Alola region played a role in the transformation. Alolan Raichu is capable of unleashing star-shaped thunderbolts. Alolan Raichu is also known by the name hodad.
It is the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive Z-Move Stoked Sparksurfer.
In the anime
Main series
Alolan Raichu in the anime
A female Raichu in the anime
Major appearances
In Electric Shock Showdown, Lt. Surge has a Raichu that defeated Ash's Pikachu with its sheer power during Ash's Gym 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.
In Gotta Catch a What?!, a female Pikachu that was newly caught by Goh evolved into Raichu by using a Thunder Stone.
Other
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Raichu caused trouble for Pikachu and his friends at the Pokémon Theme Park, alongside a Marill, Snubbull, and Cubone.
In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, Katrina decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the Cleavon Schpielbunk film "Pokémon in Love".
In Stage Fight!, Kay's Raichu was a part a stage show that featured "talking" Pokémon, but it had stage fright.
In Mild 'n Wooly, Ellen commonly uses a Raichu to round up a herd of Mareep with its Thunderbolt.
In Cooking Up a Sweet Story, Abigail's missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.
A Raichu appeared in 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 Camping It Up!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a Raichu to Ash for training. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.
In Flint Sparks the Fire! and 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 Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A female Raichu debuted in Good Friends, Great Training!, under the ownership of Tierno. She reappeared in Valuable Experience for All!, where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with Wartortle, battling Pikachu and Goodra, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled Sawyer, defeating Aegislash before being recalled after fighting Slurpuff. Raichu later battled Sceptile but soon lost.
In Racing to a Big Event!, Nina used an Alolan Raichu during the Pokémon Pancake Race, where it got second place. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
In Battle Royal 151!, Hau used an Alolan Raichu during the Battle Royal round of the Manalo Conference. It helped reached its Trainer the Top 16 position. In Battling Besties!, it battled Samson Oak and his Alolan Exeggutor and won.
In Destination: Coronation!, Visquez used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's Hypno. It then went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out Gengar in his place; the Shadow Pokémon then managed to defeat Raichu.
In Gotta Catch a What?!, multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up.
Minor appearances
In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Raichu was at Scissor Street.
In The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Raichu was a guest at the evolution party in Stone Town.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Raichu was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni.
In The Power of One, multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Raichu appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Raichu was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Raichu participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In The Legend of Thunder!, a Raichu was one of the Electric Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that Attila and Hun were using. Raichu tried to zap the crystal, but the attack ricocheted back to it.
In As Clear As Crystal, a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon.
A Raichu appeared in Brock's demonstration in A Bite to Remember, where it evolved from a Pikachu.
A Coordinator's Raichu appeared in Lessons in Lilycove.
In Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
In Sticking With Who You Know!, a Raichu fell in love with a Squirtle due to the effect of Professor Kodama's machine.
Three Raichu appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!
A Raichu appeared in Clemont's demonstration in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.
In Alola, Kanto!, a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by Sophocles at Professor Oak's Laboratory, after which Togedemaru began running circles around it.
A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
In The Shape of Love to Come!, an Alolan Raichu was approached by Rapp, who found it cute.
In I Choose Paradise!, a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
In From Z to Shining Z!, a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and Tapu Koko.
A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in That New Old Gang of Mine!.
A Trainer's Raichu appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP014
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Raichu
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Ash's Pokédex
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Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the Electric element. Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a Dragonite unconscious.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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PK01
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Raichu
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Dexter
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Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both Mouse Pokémon of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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XY065
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Raichu
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Serena's Pokédex
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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.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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SM013
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Raichu
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Rotom Pokédex
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Raichu, Alola Form. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and Psychic type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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JN018
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Raichu
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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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.
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Pokémon Origins
Red battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in File 2: Cubone.
Other
In File 1: Red, a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
GOTCHA!
A Raichu briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Lt. Surge.
In the manga
Magical Pokémon Journey
- Main article: Sandy's Raichu
A Raichu appears in Raichu's Best Friend. The ghost of a Trainer named Sandy wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Visquez's Raichu debuted in JNM09. It reappeared in a flashback in JNM10.
- Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu
Lt. Surge's Raichu appeared in a fantasy in JNM10.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Raichu appeared in PMDP16.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
- Main article: 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 Adventures
- Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu
Lt. Surge has a Raichu, which was first seen in Silph Co. in Go for the Golbat. However, it never participated in battles until fighting the Masked Man in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his Houndour called upon dozens of wild Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former Team Rocket triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his Electrode self-destruct.
A Raichu appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Raichu caught by Crystal and lent to Emerald for his Battle Pike challenge appeared in Moving Past Milotic.
The Battle Tower rented a Raichu, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII. It reappeared in The Final Battle IX.
Volkner has a Raichu, which he used it in his battle against Platinum in Encountering Elekid.
A Raichu appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
Pokédex entries
Manga
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Chapter
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Entry
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Pokémon Adventures
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PS139
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When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.*
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Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Raichu appeared in GDZ21.
A Raichu appeared in GDZ23.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Raichu appeared in Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!.
Blue has a Raichu, which he used to battle Red in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1).
Pokémon Zensho
Satoshi had a Pikachu that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the Elite Four in PZ10.
In the TCG
- Main article: Raichu (TCG)
Other appearances
Alolan Raichu appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. It attacks with Surge Surfer, surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity.
In the TFG
One Raichu figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #026
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Red(ENG)
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Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
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Blue
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Yellow
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When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
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Stadium
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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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Generation II
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Johto #023
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Gold
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When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
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Silver
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If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
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Crystal
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If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
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Stadium 2
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When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #157
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Kanto #026
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Ruby
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If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.
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Sapphire
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This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.
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Emerald
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If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
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FireRed
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Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.
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LeafGreen
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Its long tail serves as ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #105
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Johto #023
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Diamond
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It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
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Pearl
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It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
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Platinum
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Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
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HeartGold
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When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
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SoulSilver
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If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
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White
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Black 2
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Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #037
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Hoenn #164
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X
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When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
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Y
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It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #026
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Alola USUM: #033
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Kanto #026
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Sun
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It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
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Moon
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It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.
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Ultra Sun
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As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
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Ultra Moon
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Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Alolan Raichu
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Sun
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It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.
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Moon
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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.
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Ultra Sun
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It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is “hodad.”
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Ultra Moon
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When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!
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Let's Go Pikachu
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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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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation VIII
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Galar #195
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Galar Isle of Armor #086
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Sinnoh #105
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Hisui #057
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Sword
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Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
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Shield
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If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
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Shining Pearl
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It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
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Legends: Arceus
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It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.
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Alolan Raichu
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Sword
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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.
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Shield
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This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Generation VII
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Rumble Rush
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Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Lugia Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal Kantonian Form Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Butterfree Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal Alolan Form
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Masters EX
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Raichu
Generations I-V
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 475
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 90.
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Generation VI onward
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 485
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Alolan Raichu
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 485
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Raichu
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Alolan Raichu
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Raichu is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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Alolan Raichu
Generation VIII
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Alolan Raichu
Generation VIII
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Raichu in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Raichu in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu
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Side game data
Raichu
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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Loops: 3
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Min. exp.: 15
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Max. exp.: 15
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Browser entry R-024
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Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the Styler's energy.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Attack: 78
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 70
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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When it comes to Electric-Type moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in Pikachu and made him his apprentice.
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Alolan Raichu
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Attack: 78
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 70
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Raichu and Alolan Raichu were created by Atsuko Nishida.[2]
- Raichu originally had an evolved form named "Gorochu", which would have had two horns and fangs. Sugimori said that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted, as the staff found the game balance to be better without it.[3]
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Alolan Raichu.
- In Pokémon Red and Blue, there is a Scientist at the Pokémon Lab in Cinnabar Island who will trade a Raichu for an Electrode. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the Japanese Blue (in which this person traded a Graveler for a Kadabra) rather than that of Pokémon Red and Green. This error was corrected in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, as the script was re-translated.
- Raichu's FireRed and Sun Pokédex entries, which discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an Indian elephant, may be referencing Electrocuting an Elephant, a 1903 documentary film by the Edison Film Company in which an Asian elephant is electrocuted to death.
- It’s Legends:Arceus Pokédex entry may be a reference to this, stating that it can knock out a Copperajah, which is based on an Elephant
- Several Pokédex entries claim Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts. However, its Stadium entry claims it can only discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 literally reads "ten ten-thousands".
- Raichu appears in every regional Pokédex except the Unova Pokédex.
- Although Pikachu is the starter of Pokémon Yellow, it is not possible to directly evolve it into Raichu in the game, and must be traded in from Red and Blue. This inability to evolve Pikachu is a reference to Ash's Pikachu in the anime.
- Raichu and its pre-evolved form both share their category name with Sandshrew, Sandslash, Rattata, and Raticate. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.
- Raichu's number in the National Pokédex and the Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Sun and Moon are the same: 026.
- Alolan Raichu is the only regional form Pokémon to have a Z-Move exclusive to it.
- Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst rivals, being used by five of them.
- Alolan Raichu and Alolan Vulpix are the only regional forms with specific names—Hodad and Keokeo, respectively.
Origin
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a jerboa or kangaroo rat.
Alolan Raichu is likely based on the concept of surfing Pikachu and the sport of surfing itself, which originated in Hawaii (the inspiration for the Alola region), as well as the hodad concept of being a fake surfer. Its design may have been influenced by Puka, a surfing Pikachu that appeared in the anime and had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the Pokémon Stadium series, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move Surf.
Name origin
Raichu is a combination of 雷 rai (thunder) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ライチュウ Raichu
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From 雷 rai and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking)
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French
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Raichu
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Same as Japanese name
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Spanish
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Raichu
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Same as Japanese name
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German
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Raichu
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Same as Japanese name
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Italian
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Raichu
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Same as Japanese name
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Korean
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라이츄 Raichu
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Same as Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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雷丘 Léiqiū
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Transliteration of its Japanese name, also 雷 léi means "thunder"
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Cantonese Chinese
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雷超 Lèuihchīu
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Transliteration of Japanese name. Also from 雷 lèuih and 超 chīu
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More languages
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Hebrew
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ראיצ'ו Ra'eechu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Hindi
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राईछू Raichu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Lithuanian
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Raičiu
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From English name
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Russian
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Райчу Raychu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Thai
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ไรชู Raichu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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