Raichu (Pokémon)

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Raichu ライチュウ Raichu #026
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Electric ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mouse Pokémon
Ability Static Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #026 Johto #023 Hoenn #157 Sinnoh #105 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′07″ Imperial 0.8 m Metric 2′07″/0.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 66.1 lbs. Imperial 30.0 kg Metric 66.1 lbs./30.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground and Fairy groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 122 Battle Exp.: 1221*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ Raichu) is an Template:Type2 Pokémon. It evolves from Pikachu.

Biology

Physiology

Raichu is a rather small bipedal rodent. It's able to run faster on all fours. Like Pikachu, from which it evolves, Raichu has long ears and feet, and stubby arms. Also like Pikachu, Raichu has two horizontal brown stripes on its back. Its long, thin tail has a broad, lightning bolt-shaped end.

Raichu is yellow-brownish in color, with a white belly. Its arms are halfway brown, as well as its feet. The soles of its feet are tan colored. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outsides and yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl at their bottom-most point. Its cheek sacs are yellow.

Gender differences

A female Raichu has a smaller, blunted lightning bolt at the end of its tail.

Special abilities

Although small, Raichu is capable of storing over 100,000 volts of electricity on its body.

Raichu, and its evolution family, Pichu and Pikachu, are the only known Pokémon that can learn Volt Tackle.

Behavior

Raichu is much more aggressive than Pikachu, especially if it has stored too much electricity in its body.

It will constantly electrocute objects, people, and Pokémon until its electricity level is back to normal.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

Raichu are found in forests and vibrant woodlands.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:SurgesRaichu.jpg

The Raichu belonging to Lt. Surge

Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader of Vermilion City, has a Raichu that was defeated when it could not keep up with the speed of Ash's Pikachu in Electric Shock Showdown. Lt. Surge's Raichu is voiced in both versions by 高乃麗 Urara Takano.

Raichu was one of the four Pokémon causing trouble for Pikachu and co. in Pikachu's Vacation, along with Marill, Snubbull and Cubone.

In Lights, Camera, Quacktion!, a girl named Katrina decided to use her Raichu in the film "Pokémon in Love." Katrina's Raichu is voiced in both versions by Rikako Aikawa.

Stage Fight was about a stage show that featured "talking" Pokémon. Kay's Raichu was supposed be a part of these shows, but it had stage fright. Kay's Raichu is voiced in both versions by Megumi Hayashibara.

A Raichu was seen herding Mareep in Mild'n Wooley.

Raichu is one of the Pokémon that were affected by the crystal in As Clear As Crystal.

Raichu also made a cameo in The Legend of Thunder!. It was one of the Electric Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that Attila and Hun were using. Raichu tried to be the hero by zapping the crystal, but the attack bounced back to itself.

A Raichu named Sugar appeared in Cooking Up a Sweet Story, having evolved from the restaurant owners' missing Pikachu.

Another Raichu appeared in DP074, owned by Shō, and launched an attack so powerful, Ash's Pikachu could barely breathe.

In the manga

Lt. Surge has a Raichu in Pokémon Special.

Satoshi had a Pikachu that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the Elite Four in Pokémon Zensho.

A Raichu is a character in Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure.

In the TCG

Main article: Raichu (TCG)

In the TFG

One Raichu figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Raichu

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power. Blue Yellow When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. Stadium Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.
Generation II Gold When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. Silver If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. Crystal If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere. Stadium 2 When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Generation III Ruby If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest. Sapphire This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground. Emerald If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down. FireRed Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint. LeafGreen Its long tail serves as ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Generation IV Diamond It turns agressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail. Pearl It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Few Power Plant (Blue only), Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Pikachu Crystal None Evolve Pikachu
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Pikachu Emerald None Evolve Pikachu FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Pikachu Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Pikachu Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Viridian Forest
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Pikachu
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 8 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Pikachu
Pokémon Ranger	Sekra Mountain Range Fiore Temple
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Evolve from Pikachu
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	The Ice Lake Almia Castle Volcano Cave

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 475	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 90.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start ThunderShock Growl

Generation II Level Move Type Start ThunderShock Tail Whip Quick Attack Thunderbolt

Generation III Level Move Type Start ThunderShock Tail Whip Quick Attack Thunderbolt

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start ThunderShock Tail Whip Quick Attack Thunderbolt

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Pay Day TM17 Submission TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM45 Thunder Wave TM50 Substitute HM05 Flash

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM04 Rollout TM06 Toxic TM07 Zap Cannon TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM40 Defense Curl TM41 ThunderPunch TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM05 Flash

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM16 Light Screen TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM04 Strength HM05 Flash HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM16 Light Screen TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM52 Focus Blast TM56 Fling TM57 Charge Beam TM58 Endure TM70 Flash TM73 Thunder Wave TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM86 Grass Knot TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Bide			Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Charge			Electrike, Manectric Plusle Minun
DoubleSlap			Clefairy Jigglypuff Skitty
Encore			Clefairy Togetic Slakoth,Vigoroth, Slaking Plusle Minun Spheal,Sealeo, Walrein
Fake Out			Meowth, Persian Skitty Glameow, Purugly
Present			Delibird
Reversal			Vigoroth Growlithe Lucario*
ThunderPunch			Ampharos
Tickle			Aipom, Ambipom
Volt Tackle**			Pikachu, Raichu
Wish			Togetic
*Lucario must have Reversal upon evolving from Riolu **Pikachu or Raichu must be equipped with Light Ball in order to get this move

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mega Kick			FR	LG	E
Mega Punch			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Seismic Toss			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Thunder Wave			FR	LG	E
Defense Curl					E
DynamicPunch					E
Endure					E
Mud-Slap					E
Rollout					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E
ThunderPunch					E

Special moves

Box
Surf

TCG-only Moves

• Spark

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Raichu images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In Red/Blue A Scientist at the Cinnabar island lab would trade a Raichu for an Electrode. If he was talked to after this trade, he would mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This error was corrected for Fire Red/Leaf Green.

Origin

Raichu's legs and long tail are like those of a kangaroo rat.

Name origin

Raichu comes from the combination of 雷 rai, thunder, and ちゅうちゅう chūchū, which is Japanese onomatopoeia for squeaking.

In other languages

• German: Raichu
• French: Raichu
• Korean: 라이츄 Raichyu
• Chinese (Taiwan): 雷丘 Léi Qiu - Transliteration of its original name.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 雷超 Léi Chao - transliteration of its original name, 雷 meaning thunder relating to it being an electric type

Related articles

• Lt. Surge's Raichu

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Thunder Mouse, the fanlisting for Raichu.

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