Raichu (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Raichu (disambiguation).

Raichu Mouse Pokémon ライチュウ Raichu #0026 Raichu Alolan Raichu Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Electric Unknown Raichu Electric Psychic Alolan Raichu Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Static Raichu Surge Surfer Alolan Raichu Cacophony Lightning Rod Raichu Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Alolan Raichu Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Fairy Hatch time 10 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Raichu 2'04" 0.7 m Alolan Raichu 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 66.1 lbs. 30.0 kg Raichu 46.3 lbs. 21.0 kg Alolan Raichu 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 122 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 218 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 3 Raichu 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3 Speed Alolan Raichu 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Alolan Raichu
Pokédex color   Yellow Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 70
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 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. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola region.

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 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 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 will become stimulated. However, it will become aggressive if it has stored too much electricity and stress. To prevent it 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 with Pokémon trainers is because people prefer the look it had as Pikachu. As revealed in the Pokémon the Series episode Electric Shock Showdown, Raichu is not capable of learning speed attacks upon evolving and can only learn them when they're still Pikachu. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Raichu is known to sleep while discharging electricity, and a long tail is planted into the ground like a rod. It can electrocute anyone who comes near it while sleeping.

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Volt Tackle.

Forms

Alolan Raichu are rarely seen on the ground, preferring to float on their tails, classic hodad behavior

Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in Pokémon the Series

Raichu has a regional form: Alolan Raichu.

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 can 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, especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe the change is related to Alolan Raichu's diet in general. 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. It is also known by the name hodad.

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Stoked Sparksurfer. It is also the only known Pokémon that can have Surge Surfer as an Ability.

Evolution

Raichu evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu.

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

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Pichu  Electric	→	First Evolution Pikachu  Electric	↗	Second Evolution Raichu  Electric
			↘	Second Evolution Raichu Alolan Form  Electric  Psychic

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon 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

Generation I Kanto #026 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power. Blue Yellow When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. Stadium Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.

Generation II Johto #023 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. (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)

Generation III Hoenn #157 Kanto #026 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 a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.

Generation IV Sinnoh #105 Johto #023 Diamond It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail. Pearl It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size. Platinum Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. HeartGold When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. SoulSilver If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.

Generation V Unova #— Black Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. White Black 2 Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Central #037 Hoenn #164 X When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. Y It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size. Omega Ruby If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest. Alpha Sapphire This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.

Generation VII Alola  S  M : #026 Alola  US  UM : #033 Kanto #026 Sun It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant. Moon It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked. Ultra Sun As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress. Ultra Moon Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often. Let's Go Pikachu When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. Let's Go Eevee Alolan Raichu Sun It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change. Moon It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it. Ultra Sun It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad." Ultra Moon When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock! Let's Go Pikachu It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #195 Galar Isle of Armor #086 Sinnoh #105 Hisui #057 Sword Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power. Shield If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere. Brilliant Diamond It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail. Shining Pearl It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size. Legends: Arceus 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. Alolan Raichu Sword 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. Shield This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.

Generation IX Paldea #75 Kitakami #22 Blueberry #— Scarlet Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. Violet If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.

Raichu in the Alola Pokédex Alolan Raichu in the Alola Pokédex

Raichu in the Paldea Pokédex Raichu in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Cerulean Cave Blue Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Yellow Trade

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Pikachu Crystal Evolve Pikachu

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Pikachu Emerald Evolve Pikachu FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Pikachu Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Pikachu Platinum Evolve Pikachu HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Pikachu Pal Park Forest

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer

Generation VI X Y Evolve Pikachu Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Pikachu

Generation VII Sun Moon Trade (Kantonian Form) Evolve Pikachu (Alolan Form) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Pikachu in Ultra Space (Kantonian Form) Evolve Pikachu (Alolan Form) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Evolve Pikachu (Kantonian Form) Trade Kantonian Raichu in Saffron City (Alolan Form)

Generation VIII Sword Shield Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle) (Kantonian Form) Trade (Alolan Form) Expansion Pass Forest of Focus, Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer) (Kantonian Form) Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus (Max Raid Battle) (Kantonian Form) Reward for finding at least 40 Alolan Diglett (Alolan Form) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Kantonian/Alolan Forms) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Pikachu (Kantonian Form) Unobtainable (Alolan Form) Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form) Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands  (Kantonian Form) Alabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions (Kantonian Form) Unobtainable (Alolan Form)

Generation IX Scarlet Violet West Province: Area Two (Kantonian Form) North Province: Socarrat Trail (Kantonian Form) Area Zero (Kantonian Form) Tera Raid Battles (4★, 5★) (Kantonian Form) Pokémon HOME (Alolan Form) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Evolve Pikachu (Kantonian Form) Pokémon HOME, Poké Portal News (Alolan Form)

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Pikachu

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Viridian Forest Pinball: R&S Evolve Pikachu Trozei! Secret Storage 8, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Pikachu Ranger Sekra Range, Fiore Temple

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F) MD Sky Sky Stairway (1F-49F) Ranger: SoA Ice Lake, Almia Castle, Volcano Cave Rumble Silent Forest (Normal Mode B & S) PokéPark Wii Cavern Zone, Haunted Zone Ranger: GS Sophian Road, Mt. Sorbet, Canal Ruins, Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple

Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain, Forest: World Axle - B1F PokéPark 2 Cove Area Conquest Evolve Pikachu MD GTI Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road) Rumble U Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors

Generation VI Battle Trozei Renegade Meadow: Stage 6 Rumble World Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas) Super MD Complete Raichu's Connection Orb mission (Male), Sahra Town (Female)

Generation VII Rumble Rush 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)

Generation VIII MD DX Lightning Field (23F-29F) Mystery House: Lightning Field New Snap Blushing Beach, Maricopia Reef Evening (Alolan Form)

Generation IX Sleep Greengrass Isle (from Master 4)

Cross-Generation Shuffle Silbern Museum: Stage 103 (Kantonian Form) Event: Pokémon Safari (Second release; Winking; Kantonian Form) Event: Raichu Appears (Alolan Form) Masters EX Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & PikachuEgg (Kantonian Form) BP Sync Pair Voucher: Lt. Surge & Raichu (Kantonian Form) PML Arc (Chapter 11: Alola's Rising Stars): Hau & Raichu (Alolan Form) Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 10: Volkner & Raichu (Kantonian Form)

In events

Wild Area News

Raichu

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17, 30, 40, 50	August 6 to 9, 2020

Alolan Raichu

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17, 30, 40, 50	August 6 to 9, 2020

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Emerald, Raichu can only be found in the Battle Frontier.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow
Emerald		Oran Berry (5%)
Legends: Arceus		Normal Sitrus Berry (25%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy L (100%) Seed of Mastery (40%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Raichu

Generations I-V

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.

Generation VI onward

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: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 485	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Alolan Raichu

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 485	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

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

Type effectiveness

Raichu

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Alolan Raichu

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Raichu

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Play Nice Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10 011 Nuzzle Electric Physical 02020 100100% 20 011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 011 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 011 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 011 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 011 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 011 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 07575% 15 011 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 011 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 055 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15

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Alolan Raichu

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Play Nice Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10 011 Nuzzle Electric Physical 02020 100100% 20 011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 011 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 011 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 011 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 011 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 011 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 07575% 15 011 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 011 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 055 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15

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By TM

Raichu

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003* Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM019 TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM072 TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM096 TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM136 TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM173 TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM211 TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM227 TM227 Alluring Voice Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

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Alolan Raichu

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003* Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM072 TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM096 TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM136 TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM138 TM138 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM173 TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM211 TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM218 TM218 Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM227 TM227 Alluring Voice Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM228 TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Charge Electric Status — —% 20 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20 * Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15 * Wish Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Raichu Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Raichu

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  † Fly Flying Physical 90 95% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Alolan Raichu

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Raichu

Special moves

Raichu

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Wild Tera Pokémon Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 Wild Tera Pokémon Grass Knot Grass Special — 100% 20 Wild Tera Pokémon Surf Water Special 90 100% 15

A superscript level indicates that Raichu can learn this move normally in Generation IX Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Alolan Raichu

An Alolan Raichu that knew the move Volt Tackle in Generation VII and transferred in via Pokémon Bank and Pokémon HOME can be retaught the move using the Pokémon Home move reminder functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in Battle Stadium.

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Pokémon HOME Move Reminder Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15

A superscript level indicates that Raichu can learn this move normally in Generation IX Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Raichu

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Energetic Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll send foes flying with my Thunderbolt! 26%-50% HP Urf... My health is down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop... Level up Leveled up! Electric power is overflowing!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging Connected to: Ralts, Axew Connection Orb Set: 3 (♂) Phrases Normal Why is it so fun? Zap! Low HP (< 50%) This is really tough... Zap... Phrases if the hero Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!) Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!) Phrases if the partner Normal Let's give it our all! Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Sahra Town Connected to: Venusaur (♀) Connection Orb Set: 1 (♀) Phrases Normal My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity! Low HP (< 50%) Argh... I'm out of breath... Phrases if the hero Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!) Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!) Phrases if the partner Normal Let's give it our all! Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Electric Poké Assist: Electric Field move: (Recharge ×3) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 15 Max. exp.: 15 Browser entry R-024 Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the Styler's energy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Electric Poké Assist: Recharge Field move: (Recharge ×4) Browser entry R-003 It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Recharge Field move: (present) (Recharge ×4) Poké Assist: (past) Electric Field move: (past) (Electrify ×1) Browser entry R-006/N-155 It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Raichu often play in the Cavern Zone or the Haunted Zone. Their favorite Attractions are Bastiodon's Block Barrage and Tangrowth's Swing-Along.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong:   Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: When it comes to Electric-type moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in Pikachu and made him his apprentice.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Volt Tackle Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Static Ability 2: Instinct Ability 3: Lightningrod Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Pikachu when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Thunderstone Range: 3 Perfect Links: Akizane, Hanbei, and Sōrin
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★ Flinch Attack Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #017 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed. Swappable Skill(s): Lightning			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #017 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 193 Base Defense: 151 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Volt Switch*, Spark, Charm*, Thunder Shock* Charged Attacks: Brick Break, Thunder Punch, Wild Charge*, Skull Bash*, Trailblaze*, Thunder†
Pokémon Sleep Sleep type: Snoozing Pokémon type: Electric Points to befriend: 18 Specialty: Berries Berry: Grepa Berry ×2 Primary ingredient: Fancy Apple ×1 Possible ingredients: Fancy Apple Fancy Egg Warming Ginger Main skill: Charge Strength S Base carry limit: 21 Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400. 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! Tail-Waving Sleep Seated Sleep Grounded-Tail Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Costumes in Pokémon GO
Holiday hat	Party hat	Original hat	Halloween hat	Summer-style
H.F. Custom cap	Flower crown	Detective hat	Beanie	World cap
New Year's hat	Cherry blossoms	Holiday attire

Alolan Raichu

Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #017 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly.

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70

Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 201 Base Defense: 154 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Volt Switch, Spark, Thunder Shock* Charged Attacks: Psychic, Thunder Punch, Wild Charge, Grass Knot*, Trailblaze*

New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #096 This Pokémon is a talented surfer, using its psychic power to ride the waves. It’s always practicing on the beach, waiting for that perfect wave to roll in.

Evolution data

Baby form Pichu  Electric	Breed ← + Level up with high friendship →	First Evolution Pikachu  Electric	Thunder Stone outside of Alola ↗	Second Evolution Raichu  Electric
			+ Thunder Stone in Alola ↘	Second Evolution Raichu Alolan Form  Electric  Psychic

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends Arceus

Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Main series

Raichu in Pokémon the Series

A female Raichu in Pokémon the Series

Alolan Raichu in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Lt. Surge's Raichu

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.

Goh's Raichu

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 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 Mild 'n Wooly, Ellen commonly used 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 tied second place with Pikachu. 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. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out Gengar in his place where the Shadow Pokémon 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 School of Hard Knocks, a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

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.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back.

In The Power of One, multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In Pokémon Double Trouble, a Raichu was working out at the Kumquat Gym.

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 the Pokémon Beauty Contest.

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 hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

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!.

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

A Raichu appeared in Distant Blue Sky!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP014 Raichu Ash's Pokédex Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the Electric element. Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a Dragonite unconscious.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry PK01 Raichu Dexter Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both Mouse Pokémon of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY065 Raichu Serena's Pokédex Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM013 Raichu Rotom Pokédex 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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry 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.

Pokémon Origins

Raichu in Pokémon Origins

Lt. Surge's Raichu

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!

Lt. Surge's Raichu

A Raichu briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Lt. Surge.

In the manga

Raichu in Pokémon Adventures

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 Destination: Coronation!. It reappeared in a flashback in Toughing It Out!.

Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu

Lt. Surge's Raichu appeared in a fantasy in Toughing It Out!.

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

Red, Green & Blue arc

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.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

A Raichu appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Emerald arc

A Raichu appeared at the Battle Pike 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.

Diamond & Pearl arc

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

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

A Raichu appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Pokédex entries

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

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)

In the TFG

One Raichu figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Raichu

Other appearances

Alolan Raichu in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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.

Trivia

• 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 discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an Indian elephant. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, this is changed to Copperajah, which is based on the Indian elephant.
  • This is also the only Pokédex entry in Legends: Arceus to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in Hisui.
• 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 first partner Pokémon 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 Pokémon the Series.
• Raichu and its pre-evolved form both share their category with Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Pawmi, and Pawmo. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to Generation III.
• Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the National Pokédex and Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
• 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 is the only Alolan form available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that can only be obtained by transferring from other games, outside of Poké Portal News events.

Concept and development

Raichu and Alolan Raichu were designed by Atsuko Nishida. The concept of Alolan Raichu came from Masafumi Nukita, which also involved writing its Pokédex entries.

Raichu originally had an evolved form named "Gorochu" (Japanese: ゴロチュウ Gorochū), which would have had two horns and fangs. Ken Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from Pokémon Red and Green, 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.

Origin

Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a jerboa or kangaroo rat.

Alolan Raichu may be 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; hodad is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its Pokédex entry in Pokémon Ultra Sun. Its design and Psychic typing may have been influenced by Puka, a surfing Pikachu that appeared in Pokémon the Series which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the Pokémon Stadium series, Colosseum, XD, and Battle Revolution, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move 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 Raichu's cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of bread. The in-game lore of people believing that its evolution is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept. 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 whipped cream decorations, cream puffs, or baozi.

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

Language Title Meaning Japanese ライチュウ Raichu From 雷 rai and チューチュー chūchū French Raichu Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Raichu Same as English/Japanese name German Raichu Same as English/Japanese name Italian Raichu Same as English/Japanese name Korean 라이츄 Raichu Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 雷丘 Léiqiū From 雷 léi and the transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 雷丘 Lèuihyāu* 雷超 Lèuihchīu* From 雷 léi and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name while incorporating 雷 léi and 超 chīu

More languages Hebrew ראיצ'ו Ra'eechu Transcription of Japanese name Hindi राइचू Raichu Transcription of Japanese name Lithuanian Raičiu From the English name Russian Райчу Raychu Transcription of Japanese name Thai ไรชู Raichu Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Lt. Surge's Raichu
• Red's Raichu
• Goh's Raichu
• Sandy's Raichu
• Regional form
• Electric rodents

External links

Electric rodents

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Gen VI

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Gen VIII

Gen IX

See also: Marill • Mimikyu

Alolan forms

See also: Regional forms (Alolan • Galarian • Hisuian • Paldean) • Ecologically similar Pokémon

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