Raichu - Generation I learnset
Below are all the moves that Raichu can learn in Generation I, which consists of:
- Pokemon Red
- Pokemon Blue
- Pokemon Yellow
Note: The move categories shown here are based on the move's type, as was the mechanic in Generations 1-3. The moves' detail pages may show a different category for Generation 4+.
Moves learnt by level up
Raichu learns the following moves in Generation 1 at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | ThunderShock | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | - | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
Raichu can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 95 | 100 |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Thunder | Electric | Special | 120 | 70 |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Status | - | - |
Moves learnt by HM
Moves learnt by TM
Raichu is compatible with these Generation 1 Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mega Punch | Normal | Physical | 80 | 85 |
| 5 | Mega Kick | Normal | Physical | 120 | 75 |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 8 | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 |
| 9 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 16 | Pay Day | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 17 | Submission | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 |
| 19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| 20 | Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 31 | Mimic | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 34 | Bide | Normal | Physical | - | - |
| 39 | Swift | Normal | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 40 | Skull Bash | Normal | Physical | 100 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | - | 100 |
| 50 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |