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Raichu

Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ, HepburnRaichuu) (RYE-choo[1]) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, and an Electric/Psychic-type introduced in Generation VII.

Quick Answers

What type of Pokémon is Raichu? toggle section
Introduced in Generation I, Raichu is an Electric-type Pokémon. A variant of Raichu, an Electric/Psychic-type, was introduced in Generation VII. Raichu, known for its ability to execute moves like Thunderbolt and Quick Attack, evolves from Pikachu. Characters such as Hau and Satoshi in the Pokémon series own Raichu.
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What is the difference between Raichu and Alolan Raichu? toggle section
Raichu, with orange and brown fur, long ears and feet, and stubby arms, is more confident and powerful but can become aggressive if it stores too much electricity. Alolan Raichu, characterized by a darker skin tone, bright blue eyes, white hands and feet, and yellow ears, has an oval-shaped tail that it can stand on, resembling surfing. It is often more playful than its counterpart.
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What is the origin of Raichu's name? toggle section
The name Raichu is a combination of two Japanese words. 'Rai' translates to 'thunder' and 'chuu' is the sound a mouse makes. It also has similarities to Raiju, a creature from Japanese folklore known for its lightning abilities.
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Does Raichu have an evolution? toggle section
Raichu is the final evolution in its line, evolving from Pikachu. However, in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Pikachu can evolve into an Alolan Raichu using a Thunder Stone.
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What are some of Raichu's abilities? toggle section
Raichu has the ability to generate and discharge electricity, with a maximum output of 100,000 volts. Its tail is multifunctional, used for grabbing, restraining, and grounding against high voltage. The Alolan Raichu, a Psychic-type variant, can learn Psychic, levitate using psychic powers, and release star-shaped thunderbolts.
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Biology

Physiology

Raichu Kantonian concept art
Raichu concept art

Raichu is a rodent-like Pokémon, similar to its previous evolution forms. Unlike Pichu or Pikachu, which both have yellow fur, Raichu has orange fur with two strips of brown fur on its back. It has long ears and feet, but has little stubby arms with no noticeable fingers. Additionally, its electrical sacs are yellow, unlike its previous form's red coloring. It has a plump white belly, the tips of its arms and toes are brown. The soles of its feet are tan-colored and the paw pads on the undersides are yellowish orange. Raichu also have a long, thin, black tail that ends in a large lightning bolt shape.

Alolan raichu concept art

Alolan Raichu slightly resembles an Audino. Its tail is now in an oval shape that allows Raichu to stand on it as if it is actually surfing. Alolan Raichu also now has bright blue eyes, darker skin tone, white hands and feet, and yellow ears pointing upwards.

Gender differences

Male Kantonian Raichu have tips on their "lightning bolt tails" while females have flat ends on them.

Unlike their Kantonian counterparts, Alolan Raichu do not sport any visual differences between males and females.

Behavior

Raichu is more confident, faithful and powerful than Pikachu, which makes them rivals, but sometimes it is just as friendly and cute. However, if it stores too much electricity in its body, it can become extremely short-tempered and aggressive. Yet, some of them are timid and will run away from people.

Usually, Alolan Raichu are often more playful than their normal counterparts. They use their surfboard-like tails to ride waves and to float in mid-air. When their cheeks are rubbed, they emit both electricity and a sweet-smelling aroma. Locals of the Alola region often states that Raichu got this change from eating lots of fluffy pancakes, which are a common delicacy in the Alola region.

Natural abilities

Raichu can generate electricity through its cheeks and electrocute its opponents. The highest amount of electricity it can discharge to take down its foes are 100,000 volts. When or not in battle a Raichu can use its long tail to grab and restrain opponents or hold and carry things seen in "PJ018" and "PJ036". Its tail can also serve as a ground to protect itself from high voltage power.

Being part Psychic-type, Alolan Raichu can also learn Psychic apart from learning Electric type moves. It can discharge star-shaped thunderbolts. Able to control psychic powers, Alolan Raichu gathers psykenosis into its tail and uses it to ride around. When you scrub its cheek pouches, they emit very sweet aroma.

Evolution

Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu, and the final evolutionary form of Pichu. Pikachu can evolve into either form of Raichu by the use of a Thunder Stone, but will only evolve into Alolan Raichu in Sun and Moon (and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon unless it is evolved in Ultra Space). Before the release of Pokemon Bank for Sun and Moon, the normal form could not be obtained in either games without trading.

Game data

Locations

Game(s)Location(s)
Pokémon Red Version Cerulean Cave
Pokémon Black Version Power Plant, Cerulean Cave
Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition Trade
Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Crystal Version Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Emerald Version Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Platinum Version Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Transfer
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Transfer
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon
  • Trade (regular form)
  • Evolve Pikachu (Alolan form)
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon
  • Evolve Pikachu in Ultra Space (regular form)
  • Evolve Pikachu (Alolan form)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
  • Evolve Pikachu (regular form)
  • Trade a Raichu in Saffron City (Alolan form)
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl Evolve Pikachu

Side game locations

Game(s)Location(s)
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 8, Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger Sekra Range, Fiore Temple
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Ice Lake, Almia Castle, Volcano Cave
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Cavern Zone, Haunted Zone

Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No. Pokémon Group Field Move Poké Assist
R-026  Raichu Electric  Recharge 4  Recharge
Capture Points[Notes 1] 1540 On Sight[Notes 2] No reaction
Browser Entry
It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
Notes
  1. ^ The amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon)
  2. ^ The reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it

Pokédex entries

GamesNo.Entries
Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.'
Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.'
Pokémon Gold Version When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.'
Pokémon Silver Version If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.'
Pokémon Crystal Version If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.'
Pokémon Ruby Version If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, RAICHU plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this POKéMON’s nest.'
Pokémon Sapphire Version This POKéMON exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. RAICHU searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.'
Pokémon FireRed Version Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.'
Pokémon LeafGreen Version Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.'
Pokémon Emerald Version If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.'
Pokémon Diamond Version It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.'
Pokémon Pearl Version It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.'
Pokémon Platinum Version Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.'
Pokémon HeartGold Version When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.'
Pokémon SoulSilver Version If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.'
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.'
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.'
Pokémon X When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.'
Pokémon Y It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.'
Pokémon 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.'
Pokémon 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.'
Pokémon Sun
  • Regular form: It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
  • Alolan form: It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.
'
Pokémon Moon
  • Regular form: It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.
  • Alolan form: 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.
'
Pokémon Ultra Sun
  • Regular form: As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
  • Alolan form: It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it’s surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is “hodad.”
'
Pokémon Ultra Moon
  • Regular form: Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.
  • Alolan form: When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you’ll also get a light shock.
'
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
  • Regular form: When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
  • Alolan form: It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.
'
Pokémon Sword
  • Regular form: Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
  • Alolan form: 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.
'
Pokémon Shield
  • Regular form: If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
  • Alolan form: This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.
'
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.'
Pokémon Shining Pearl It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.'
Pokémon 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.'
Pokémon Scarlet Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.'
Pokémon Violet If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.'

Stats

Kantionian Form

Generation I-V
Stats
HP
60
Attack
90
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
90
Sp. Def
80
Speed
100
Total
475
Generation VI-present
Stats
HP
60
Attack
110
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
110
Sp. Def
80
Speed
125
Total
540

Alolan Form

Stats
HP
60
Attack
85
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
125
Sp. Def
85
Speed
130
Total
525

Learnset

Leveling

Kantonian Form

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Normal Status
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
1 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
Tail Whip 100% 30 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special
Tail Whip 100% 30 Normal Status
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special Cool 3
Tail Whip 100% 30 Normal Status Cute 2
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical Cool 2
Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
Tail Whip 100% 30 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric
Growl 100% 40 Normal
Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric
Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric
Growl 100% 40 Normal
Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Alolan Form
LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
1 Speed Swap —% 10 Psychic Status
1 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Normal Status
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
1 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
Learn upon evolving Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

Kantonian Form

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 2 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Grass Special Cute 1 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 100 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
TM94XY Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94ORAS Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06ORAS Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 1
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Smart 1
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Hidden Power 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 15 Fighting Special Cool 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 1
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Grass Special Smart 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Tough 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 85% 10 Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 15 90% 5 Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Fighting
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Rock
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Electric
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM40 Defense Curl —% 40 Normal
TM41 ThunderPunch 75 100% 15 Electric
TM43 Detect —% 5 Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Normal
HM05 Flash 100% 20 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM16 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss 100% 20 Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Normal
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Alolan Form
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Special
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Raichu can learn, refer to Pichu.


Tutor

Kantonian Form

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Normal Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Electric Special
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Normal Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 25 Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Normal Status
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Electric Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Electric Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet  60 100% 40 Normal Physical
Helping Hand  —% 20 Normal Status
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Dark Physical
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Electric Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Thunder Punch  75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3
Helping Hand  —% 20 Normal Status Smart 1
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Dark Physical Smart 3
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Electric Status Cute 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3
Rollout  30 100% 20 Rock Physical Tough 2
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Normal Special Cool 2
Thunder Punch  75 100% 15 Electric Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam  85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Defense Curl E —% 40 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge  120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Dynamic Punch E 100 50% 5 Fighting Cool 2 1 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Normal Cool 4 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
Mimic  —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Rollout E 30 90% 20 Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
Seismic Toss  100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute  —% 10 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Thunder Punch E 75 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
Thunder Wave  100% 20 Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Electric
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Alolan Form
Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Ally Switch USUM —% 15 Psychic Status
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Normal Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Electric Special
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Normal Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 25 Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Normal Status
Magic Coat USUM —% 15 Psychic Status
Magic Room USUM —% 10 Psychic Status
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Electric Status
Recycle USUM —% 10 Normal Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Psychic Status
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Raichu made its debut appearance in the episode Electric Shock Showdown, under the ownership of Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader in Vermilion City. In this episode Ash's Pikachu is defeated in a one-on-one battle with Lt. Surge's Raichu, which then leads to Surge commenting on how Ash could never defeat his Raichu because his Pikachu was too weak .

Ash and Pikachu both, refusing to go through with evolving Pikachu in order to increase its power, face off against Lt. Surge again, this time using speed rather than power. By tiring Raichu out, Pikachu defeats Raichu and wins the battle.

A Raichu was among the four Pokémon to bully and harass Ash's Pikachu along with several of Ash's other Pokémon in Pikachu's Vacation, but they later apologized for their obnoxious behavior and helped them free Ash's Charizard, whose head was stuck in a pipe.

Another Raichu, under the ownership of a trainer named Sho, was seen in Pika and Goliath!. Sho's Raichu used Hyper Beam at point blank range on Ash's Pikachu causing it to be in critical condition. This episode was very similar to the previously mentioned Electric Shock Showdown episode.

A different Raichu appeared in The Orange Islands in Stage Fight! under the ownership of one of the performers Kay. When Kay first got Raichu she got scared of being shocked when it discharged electricity when it hugged her as such Raichu got nervous around people. But because of Ash they eventually made up and became a proper team and Raichu started performing with the other show Pokémon.

Another Raichu, named "Sugar" was seen under the ownership of an elderly woman named Abigail in the episode Cooking up a Sweet Story.

In the first episode of the Summer Camp for Pokémon episodes, Ash was given a Raichu to train and battle who was shy but warmed up to Ash, though Ash had to return it after the battle.

Another Raichu, under the ownership of Volkner, the Gym Leader in Sunyshore City first appeared in Flint Sparks the Fire!, he doesn't use in a Gym Battle.

Another Raichu, under the ownership of Tierno first appeared in Good Friends, Great Training!.

Alolan Raichu made its debut appearance in the episode Racing to a Big Event!, under the ownership of Nina.

Another Alolan Raichu, under the ownership of Hau first appeared in Battle Royal 151!, he doesn't use in a Gym Battle.

Main

Supporting

Minor

Trivia

  • Pokédex entries say that Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts, enough to paralyze a Dragonite. The Pokémon Stadium entry says that it can only do 10,000, however.
  • In PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Raichu appears in Cove Town as one of the trainers. After Pikachu defeats him in battle, he becomes Pikachu's teacher, able to upgrade his Thunderbolt, Iron Tail, and Dash.
  • In one of its Pokédex entries, an Indian elephant is mentioned, which is interesting because, in the Pokémon World, such animals don't exist. An Indian elephant is also mentioned in one of the Pokédex entries for Gastly.
    • In Generation VIII, a Pokémon based on an Indian Elephant (Copperajah) was introduced and was theorized to be the Indian Elephant present in it's previous Pokédex entries. However, this was confirmed in Raichu's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Legends Arceus which states: "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"
  • In its Alolan form, Raichu is the only Electric/Psychic Pokemon.
  • Even though it is said in its Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Pokédex entries that it gives off a sweet smell when you rub its cheeks, Alolan Raichu can't learn Sweet Scent.
  • In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Alolan Raichu is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Wild Charge.
  • Alolan Raichu is the only dual-typed Pikaclone without a type immunity.
  • According to Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon's director Shigeru Ohmori, the staff particularly struggled with Alolan Raichu's design out of all the Alolan Forms, because of pressure on making its appearance appealing to fans. They thought of how Alola has lots of surrounding waters; thus they came up with the idea of its tail being a surfboard. It could also be based on Puka, a Pikachu appearing in TB069: The Pi-Kahuna owned by Victor, based on the surfing ability that comes in common for both of them, as well as the blue eyes unique to Puka being used to design Alolan Raichu. Alolan Raichu's psychic type could also be based on the small psychic powers possessed by Puka.

Origin

Physiologically, Raichu resembles the kangaroo rat. Its Pokédex entries of being able to electrocute elephants may reference the documentary by Thomas Edison named Electrocuting an Elephant, in which electricity was tested to kill such animals.

Alolan Raichu might be based on the Surfing Pikachu, but it might also just be based solely on surfing, which was invented in Hawaii. Its design is also similar to when Raichu uses the move Surf in the Pokémon Stadium series, in which it rides on its tail. Also, Alolan Raichu's designer; Atsuko Nishida, stated that the motif of the design was bread, which is possibly why Alolan Raichu is often associated with pancakes in the anime and games.

Etymology

The name Raichu originates from the Japanese word rai, which means "Thunder", and "chuu", a word referring to the squeak made by a mouse. Its name is also very similar to the Raiju, a lighting creature from Japanese mythology.

Gallery

General

Kantonian Form

Alolan Form

See also

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 297. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.