Raichu - Generation 6 learnset

Raichu artwork by Ken Sugimori

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Below are all the moves that Raichu can learn in Generation 6, which consists of:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
X/Y Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Moves learnt by level up

Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus — 100
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Raichu egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BestowNormalStatus — —
BideNormalPhysical — —
ChargeElectricStatus — —
Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40 ∞
Double SlapNormalPhysical 15 85
EncoreNormalStatus — 100
EndureNormalStatus — —
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
FlailNormalPhysical — 100
Lucky ChantNormalStatus — —
PresentNormalPhysical — 90
ReversalFightingPhysical — 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
TickleNormalStatus — 100
WishNormalStatus — —

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon X & Y by a previous evolution of Raichu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
AgilityPsychicStatus — — Level up
CharmFairyStatus — 100 Level up
DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100 Level up
Double TeamNormalStatus — — Level up
Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100 Level up
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100 Level up
GrowlNormalStatus — 100 Level up
Light ScreenPsychicStatus — — Level up
Nasty PlotDarkStatus — — Level up
NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100 Level up
Play NiceNormalStatus — — Level up
SlamNormalPhysical 80 75 Level up
Sweet KissFairyStatus — 75 Level up
ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70 Level up
Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90 Level up
Volt TackleElectricPhysical 120 100 Special

Moves learnt by HM

Raichu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial 40 100
52Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
56FlingDarkPhysical — 100
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial — 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
94Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Raichu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical — 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical — 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor
EndeavorNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — Pre-evolution
FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95 Generation 4 — Pre-evolution
Pain SplitNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — Pre-evolution
SurfWaterSpecial 90 100 Generation 4 — Pre-evolution

Moves learnt by level up

Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus — 100
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Raichu egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BestowNormalStatus — —
BideNormalPhysical — —
ChargeElectricStatus — —
Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40 ∞
Double SlapNormalPhysical 15 85
EncoreNormalStatus — 100
EndureNormalStatus — —
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
FlailNormalPhysical — 100
Lucky ChantNormalStatus — —
PresentNormalPhysical — 90
ReversalFightingPhysical — 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
TickleNormalStatus — 100
WishNormalStatus — —

Move Tutor moves

Raichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
Helping HandNormalStatus — —
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus — —
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 ∞
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire by a previous evolution of Raichu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
AgilityPsychicStatus — — Level up
CharmFairyStatus — 100 Level up
DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100 Level up
Double TeamNormalStatus — — Level up
Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100 Level up
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100 Level up
GrowlNormalStatus — 100 Level up
Light ScreenPsychicStatus — — Level up
Nasty PlotDarkStatus — — Level up
NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100 Level up
Play NiceNormalStatus — — Level up
SlamNormalPhysical 80 75 Level up
SparkElectricPhysical 65 100 Level up
Sweet KissFairyStatus — 75 Level up
ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70 Level up
Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90 Level up
Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100 Level up
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100 Move tutor
Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100 Special
Electric TerrainElectricStatus — — Special
Flying PressFightingPhysical 100 95 Special
Icicle CrashIcePhysical 85 90 Special
Meteor MashSteelPhysical 90 90 Special
Volt TackleElectricPhysical 120 100 Special

Moves learnt by HM

Raichu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial 40 100
52Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
56FlingDarkPhysical — 100
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial — 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
94Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Raichu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical — 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical — 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor
EndeavorNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — Pre-evolution
FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95 Generation 4 — Pre-evolution
Pain SplitNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — Pre-evolution
SurfWaterSpecial 90 100 Generation 4 — Pre-evolution