Raichu - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Raichu can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

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

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 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 below.

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 100 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:

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 below.

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):

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 100 Level up
Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100 Level up
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100 Move tutor
Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100 Special
Electric TerrainElectricStatus Special
Flying PressFightingPhysical 80 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:

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

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.

Bestow

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Pre-evolution
Level up
Sketch

Bide

Charge

Disarming Voice

Double Slap

Encore

Endure

Fake Out

Flail

Lucky Chant

Present

Reversal

Thunder Punch

Tickle

Wish

Alolan Raichu's egg groups: Fairy, Field

Alolan Raichu does not have any egg moves.