Raichu
Raichu is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Mouse Pokémon
.
Raichu has a new Alolan
form introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.
Pokédex data
National № | 026 |
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Type | Electric |
Species | Mouse Pokémon |
Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
Weight | 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Static Lightning Rod (hidden ability) |
Local № | 026 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 023 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 157 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 026 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 105 (Diamond/Pearl) 105 (Platinum) 023 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 037 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 164 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 026 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 033 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 026 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 195 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Speed |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 218 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Fairy, Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 10 (2,314–2,570 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
Sp. Atk | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Speed | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
Total | 485 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 026 |
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Type | Electric Psychic |
Species | Mouse Pokémon |
Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
Weight | 21.0 kg (46.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Surge Surfer |
Local № | 026 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 023 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 157 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 026 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 105 (Diamond/Pearl) 105 (Platinum) 023 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 037 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 164 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 026 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 033 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 026 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 195 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Speed |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 218 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Fairy, Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 10 (2,314–2,570 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Atk | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Speed | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
Total | 485 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Raichu changes
- In Generation 1, Raichu has a base Special stat of 90.
- In Generations 1-5, Raichu has a base Speed of 100.
- In Generations 1-4, Raichu has a base experience yield of 122.
- In Generation 5, Raichu has a base experience yield of 214.
Pokédex entries
Raichu
Red Blue | Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power. |
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Yellow | When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Emerald | If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down. |
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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. |
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. |
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 Let's Go Eevee | When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. |
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. |
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. |
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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 Let's Go Eevee | It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon’s evolution. |
Moves learned by Raichu
Moves learnt by level up
Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
1 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
1 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
1 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
1 | Nuzzle | Electric | 20 | 100 | |
1 | Play Nice | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
1 | Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
1 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | — | 75 | |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
1 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
1 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
1 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
1 | Nuzzle | Electric | 20 | 100 | |
1 | Play Nice | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
1 | Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
1 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | — | 75 | |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Raichu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 |
Egg moves
Raichu does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
02 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
29 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
62 | Speed Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
82 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 | |
87 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
93 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | — | 100 | |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
02 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
29 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
62 | Speed Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
72 | Magic Room | Psychic | — | — | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
82 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 | |
87 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
30 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
80 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 |
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
30 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
80 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 |
Moves learnt by level up
Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Raichu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
03 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
05 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
06 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
08 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
10 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
12 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
13 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
16 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
27 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
33 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
36 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
38 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
57 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
03 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
04 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
05 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
06 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
08 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
10 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
12 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
13 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
16 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
27 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
33 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
36 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
38 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
40 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
57 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 | 100 |
Raichu sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Raichu
Red | Cerulean Cave |
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Blue | Cerulean Cave, Power Plant |
Yellow | Evolve Pikachu |
Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Pikachu/Pichu |
Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Evolve Pikachu/Pichu |
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Pikachu/Pichu |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Pikachu/Pichu |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Pikachu/Pikachu (Partner Pikachu)/Pichu |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Saffron City |
Sword Shield |
Evolve Pikachu/Pikachu (Partner Pikachu)/Pichu |
Answers to Raichu questions
- What is a good moveset for Raichu?
- What is a good moveset for Alolan Raichu?
- How does earthquake hit fly?
- Does a Light Ball work on a Raichu?
- Which is statistically better: Pikachu (with Light Ball) or Raichu?
- Should I get an Ampharoas or a Raichu?
- Is it possible to breed a female Raichu with these Pokemon in Black?
- How does 10,000,000 volt thunderbolt work?
- Which is better Pikachu or Raichu ?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Raichu |
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Japanese | ライチュウ (Raichu) |
German | Raichu |
French | Raichu |
Name origin
- rai
- Japanese for ‘thunder’
- chu
- Japanese for ‘squeak’