Raichu - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Raichu can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AgilityPsychicStatus
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus
1Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Light ScreenPsychicStatus
1Nasty PlotDarkStatus
1NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100
1Play NiceNormalStatus
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
1SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
1Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
1Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AgilityPsychicStatus
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus
1Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Light ScreenPsychicStatus
1Nasty PlotDarkStatus
1NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100
1Play NiceNormalStatus
1PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
1SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
1Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial 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.
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ChargeElectricStatus
Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
PresentNormalPhysical 90
TickleNormalStatus 100
WishNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Raichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Rising VoltageElectricSpecial 70 100
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial 80 100
Rising VoltageElectricSpecial 70 100

Moves learnt by TM

Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Raichu is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by level up

Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AgilityPsychicStatus
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus
1Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Light ScreenPsychicStatus
1Nasty PlotDarkStatus
1NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100
1Play NiceNormalStatus
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
1SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
1Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
1Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Raichu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100

Egg moves

Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ChargeElectricStatus
Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
Electric TerrainElectricStatus
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
PresentNormalPhysical 90
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
WishNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
5Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
9Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
15SwiftNormalSpecial 60
21SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
29ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
37Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
47ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70

Move Tutor moves

Raichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Raichu egg move parents

Raichu's egg groups: Fairy, Field

The egg moves for Raichu are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Raichu with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Raichu with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Charge

Disarming Voice

Electric Terrain

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Sketch

Encore

Fake Out

Flail

Present

Reversal

Thunder Punch

Tickle

Wish

Alolan Raichu's egg groups: Fairy, Field

Alolan Raichu does not have any egg moves.