Raichu - Generation 2 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Raichu can learn in Generation 2, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Gold
- Pokémon Silver
- Pokémon Crystal
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 Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | ThunderShock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 |
Egg moves
Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Gold & Silver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bide | Normal | — | 100 | |
| DoubleSlap | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Present | Normal | — | 90 | |
| Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Gold & Silver by a previous evolution of Raichu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | Psychic | — | — | Level up | |
| Charm | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
| Double Team | Normal | — | — | Level up | |
| Growl | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
| Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | Level up | |
| Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | Level up | |
| Sweet Kiss | Normal | — | 75 | Level up | |
| Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | Level up | |
| Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100 | Level up |
Moves learnt by HM
Raichu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:
Moves learnt by TM
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | DynamicPunch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | |
| 02 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 03 | Curse | — | — | ||
| 04 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 07 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 100 | 50 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 13 | Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 39 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 40 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 41 | ThunderPunch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 43 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | ThunderShock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 |
Egg moves
Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Crystal. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bide | Normal | — | 100 | |
| DoubleSlap | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Present | Normal | — | 90 | |
| Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Raichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Crystal from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Crystal by a previous evolution of Raichu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | Psychic | — | — | Level up | |
| Charm | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
| Double Team | Normal | — | — | Level up | |
| Growl | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
| Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | Level up | |
| Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | Level up | |
| Sweet Kiss | Normal | — | 75 | Level up | |
| Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | Level up | |
| Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100 | Level up |
Moves learnt by HM
Raichu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal:
Moves learnt by TM
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | DynamicPunch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | |
| 02 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 03 | Curse | — | — | ||
| 04 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 07 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 100 | 50 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 13 | Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 39 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 40 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 41 | ThunderPunch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 43 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 40 | 100 |
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 the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Raichu with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Bide
Double Slap
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Sketch |
Encore
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Pre-evolution Level up |
|
| Sketch |
Present
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Sketch |