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Raichu Mouse Pokémon ライチュウ Raichu #026 Raichu Alolan Raichu Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Electric Raichu Electric Psychic Alolan Raichu
Abilities Static Raichu Surge Surfer Alolan Raichu Lightning Rod Raichu Hidden Ability
Gender ratio     50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Fairy Hatch time 2570 - 2826 steps
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Raichu 2'04" 0.7 m Alolan Raichu	Weight 66.1 lbs. 30.0 kg Raichu 46.3 lbs. 21.0 kg Alolan Raichu
Base experience yield 122 Gen. I-IV 218 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 3 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3 Speed
Shape	Footprint
Pokédex color   Yellow Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ Raichu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. It is the final form of Pichu.

In Alola, Raichu has a dual-type Electric/Psychic regional form. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin.

Biology

Raichu is a bipedal, rodent-like Pokémon. Raichu is covered in dark orange fur with a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end. This lightning bolt is chipped on females. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from all its body and glows slightly in the dark.

Raichu's tail is used to gather electricity from the atmosphere, or it can be planted in the ground to search for electricity. It also protects Raichu from its own high voltage power. Raichu can store over 100,000 volts of electricity. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up and its muscles become stimulated. However, it will become aggressive if it has stored too much electricity and stress. To keep from reaching this state, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground. This leads to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of evolution via Evolution stone, Raichu is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in forests and woodlands. The main reason Raichu is rarely seen in the wild is because people prefer the look it had as Pikachu. Like its pre-evolved forms, Raichu is able to learn Volt Tackle as a signature move.

In Alola, Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges. By collecting its psychic power in its tail, it is able to ride it like a surfboard and float in the air. While its cheek sacs are still used to store electricity, rubbing them releases a sweet aroma while also getting a light shock. This is also thought to be connected to its Psychic abilities.

Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery at the time. The people of Alola suggested it ate too many sweet and fluffy pancakes.^[1] However, researchers believe the change is related to a diet resulting from Raichu eating pancakes made from a secret Alolan recipe. It is also believed the weather and climate of the Alola region played a role in the transformation. Alolan Raichu is capable of unleashing star-shaped thunderbolts. Alolan Raichu is also known by the name hodad.

It is the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive Z-Move Stoked Sparksurfer.

In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Lt. Surge's Raichu

In Electric Shock Showdown, Lt. Surge has a Raichu that defeated Ash's Pikachu with its sheer power during Ash's Gym battle. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of evolution with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu during a rematch the next day.

Other

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Raichu caused trouble for Pikachu and his friends at the Pokémon Theme Park, alongside a Marill, Snubbull, and Cubone.

In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, Katrina decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the Cleavon Schpielbunk film "Pokémon in Love".

In Stage Fight!, Kay's Raichu was a part a stage show that featured "talking" Pokémon, but it had stage fright.

In Mild 'n Wooly, Ellen commonly uses a Raichu to round up a herd of Mareep with its Thunderbolt.

In Cooking Up a Sweet Story, Abigail's missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in Pika and Goliath!, under the ownership of Sho, who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled Ash's Pikachu twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In Camping It Up!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a Raichu to Ash for training. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In Flint Sparks the Fire! and The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, Volkner has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A female Raichu debuted in Good Friends, Great Training!, under the ownership of Tierno. She reappeared in Valuable Experience for All!, where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with Wartortle, battling Pikachu and Goodra, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled Sawyer, defeating Aegislash before being recalled after fighting Slurpuff. Raichu later battled Sceptile but soon lost.

In Racing to a Big Event!, Nina used an Alolan Raichu during the Pokémon Pancake Race, where it got second place. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

In Battle Royal 151!, Hau used an Alolan Raichu during the Battle Royal round of the Manalo Conference. It helped reached its Trainer the Top 16 position. In Battling Besties!, it battled Samson Oak and his Alolan Exeggutor and won.

In Destination: Coronation!, Visquez used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's Hypno. It then went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out Gengar in his place; the Shadow Pokémon then managed to defeat Raichu.

In Gotta Catch a What?!, multiple Pikachu, including a female one newly caught by Goh, evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Minor appearances

In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Raichu was at Scissor Street.

In The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Raichu was a guest at the evolution party in Stone Town.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Raichu was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni.

In The Power of One, multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Raichu appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble.

In Tricks of the Trade, a Raichu was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Raichu participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

In The Legend of Thunder!, a Raichu was one of the Electric Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that Attila and Hun were using. Raichu tried to zap the crystal, but the attack ricocheted back to it.

In As Clear As Crystal, a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in Brock's demonstration in A Bite to Remember, where it evolved from a Pikachu.

A Coordinator's Raichu appeared in Lessons in Lilycove.

In Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the Hoenn Grand Festival.

In Sticking With Who You Know!, a Raichu fell in love with a Squirtle due to the effect of Professor Kodama's machine.

Three Raichu appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!

A Raichu appeared in Clemont's demonstration in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In Alola, Kanto!, a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by Sophocles at Professor Oak's Laboratory, after which Togedemaru began running circles around it.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

In The Shape of Love to Come!, an Alolan Raichu was approached by Rapp, who found it cute.

In I Choose Paradise!, a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.

In From Z to Shining Z!, a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and Tapu Koko.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in That New Old Gang of Mine!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP014 Raichu Ash's Pokédex Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the Electric element. Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a Dragonite unconscious.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry PK01 Raichu Dexter Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both Mouse Pokémon of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY065 Raichu Serena's Pokédex Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM013 Raichu Rotom Pokédex Raichu, Alola Form. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and Psychic type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN018 Raichu Goh's Rotom Phone Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.

Pokémon Origins

Lt. Surge's Raichu

Red battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in File 2: Cubone.

Other

In File 1: Red, a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

GOTCHA!

Lt. Surge's Raichu

A Raichu briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Lt. Surge.

In the manga

Magical Pokémon Journey

Main article: Sandy's Raichu

A Raichu appears in Raichu's Best Friend. The ghost of a Trainer named Sandy wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Visquez's Raichu debuted in JNM09. It reappeared in a flashback in JNM10.

Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu

Lt. Surge's Raichu appeared in a fantasy in JNM10.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Raichu appeared in PMDP16.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu

Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in JBA5 along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue chapter

Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu

Lt. Surge has a Raichu, which was first seen in Silph Co. in Go for the Golbat. However, it never participated in battles until fighting the Masked Man in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his Houndour called upon dozens of wild Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former Team Rocket triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his Electrode self-destruct.

Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter

A Raichu appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Emerald chapter

A Raichu caught by Crystal and lent to Emerald for his Battle Pike challenge appeared in Moving Past Milotic.

The Battle Tower rented a Raichu, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII. It reappeared in The Final Battle IX.

Diamond & Pearl chapter

Volkner has a Raichu, which he used it in his battle against Platinum in Encountering Elekid.

HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter

A Raichu appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS139 When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.*

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Raichu appeared in GDZ21.

A Raichu appeared in GDZ23.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Raichu appeared in Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!.

Blue has a Raichu, which he used to battle Red in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1).

Pokémon Zensho

Satoshi had a Pikachu that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the Elite Four in PZ10.

In the TCG

Main article: Raichu (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Alolan Raichu appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. It attacks with Surge Surfer, surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity.

In the TFG

One Raichu figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Raichu

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Raichu is part of an unnamed rescue team which gathers at Pokémon Square just before the player and partner are able to access Magma Cavern.

Pokédex entries

Generation I     Kanto #026 Red Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power. Blue Yellow When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. Stadium Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.

Generation II     Johto #023 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. Stadium 2 When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.

Generation III   Hoenn #157   Kanto #026 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. Emerald If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down. 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 ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.

Generation IV   Sinnoh #105   Johto #023 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.

Generation V     Unova #— Black Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. White Black 2 Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. White 2

Generation VI   Kalos Central #037   Hoenn #164 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.

Generation VII   Alola SM: #026   Alola USUM: #033   Kanto #026 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 When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. Let's Go Eevee 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. 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 It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII   Galar #195   Galar Isle of Armor #086 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 Sword It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu. Shield This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.

 

Game locations

Generation I   Red Cerulean Cave Blue Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Yellow Trade

Generation II   Gold Silver Evolve Pikachu Crystal Evolve Pikachu

Generation III   Ruby Sapphire Evolve Pikachu Emerald Evolve Pikachu FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Pikachu Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV   Diamond Pearl Evolve Pikachu Platinum Evolve Pikachu HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Pikachu Pal Park Forest

Generation V   Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer

Generation VI   X Y Evolve Pikachu Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Pikachu

Generation VII   Sun Moon Trade Kantonian Form Evolve Pikachu Alolan Form Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Pikachu in Ultra Space Kantonian Form Evolve Pikachu Alolan Form Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Evolve Pikachu Kantonian Form Trade Raichu in Saffron City Alolan Form

Generation VIII   Sword Shield Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle) Kantonian Form Trade Alolan Form Expansion Pass Forest of Focus, Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer) Kantonian Form Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus (Max Raid Battle) Kantonian Form Reward for finding 40 Alolan Diglett Alolan Form Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Both forms

 

In side games

Generation I   Pinball Evolve Pikachu

Generation II   This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III   Channel Viridian Forest Pinball: R&S Evolve Pikachu Trozei! Secret Storage 8, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Pikachu Ranger Sekra Range, Fiore Temple

Generation IV   MD Time MD Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F) MD Sky Sky Stairway (1F-49F) Ranger: SoA Ice Lake, Almia Castle, Volcano Cave Rumble Silent Forest (Normal Mode B & S) PokéPark Wii Cavern Zone, Haunted Zone Ranger: GS Sophian Road, Mt. Sorbet, Canal Ruins, Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple

Generation V   Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain, Forest: World Axle - B1F PokéPark 2 Cove Area Conquest Evolve Pikachu MD GTI Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road) Rumble U Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors

Generation VI   Battle Trozei Renegade Meadow: Stage 6 Shuffle Silbern Museum: Stage 103 Event: Pokémon Safari (Second release; Winking) Event: Raichu Appears (Alola Form) Rumble World Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas)

Generation VII   Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Lugia Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal Kantonian Form Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Butterfree Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal Alolan Form Masters EX Evolve Egg Pikachu Kantonian Form Chapter 11: Alola's Rising Stars (Hau's) Alolan Form

 

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald*		Oran Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Raichu

Generations I-V

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 475	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 90.

 

Generation VI onward

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 485	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

 

Alolan Raichu

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 485	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 16/21 ★★★☆

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Raichu

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Poison 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1×

Weak to: Ground 2×

Immune to: None

Resistant to: Flying ½× Steel ½× Electric ½×

Notes: If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Alolan Raichu

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Poison 1× Rock 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Fairy 1×

Weak to: Ground 2× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Dark 2×

Immune to: None

Resistant to: Fighting ½× Flying ½× Steel ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½×

Learnset

By leveling up

Raichu

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 1 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 1 Play Nice Normal Status — —% 20 1 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status — 75% 10 1 Nuzzle Electric Physical 20 100% 20 1 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20 1 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 1 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20 1 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 1 Electro Ball Electric Special — 100% 10 1 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 1 Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20 1 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 1 Slam Normal Physical 80 75% 20 1 Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15 1 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15 1 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30 1 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10 1 Thunder Shock Electric Special 40 100% 30 1 Tail Whip Normal Status — 100% 30 1 Growl Normal Status — 100% 40 1 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Evo. Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

Alolan Raichu

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 1 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 1 Play Nice Normal Status — —% 20 1 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status — 75% 10 1 Nuzzle Electric Physical 20 100% 20 1 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20 1 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 1 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20 1 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 1 Electro Ball Electric Special — 100% 10 1 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 1 Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20 1 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 1 Slam Normal Physical 80 75% 20 1 Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15 1 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15 1 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30 1 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10 1 Thunder Shock Electric Special 40 100% 30 1 Tail Whip Normal Status — 100% 30 1 Growl Normal Status — 100% 40 1 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Evo. Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu

By TM/TR

Raichu

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 40 100% 20 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status — —% 25 TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25 TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM29 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM40 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 TM59 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 TM62 Speed Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 70 100% 20 TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15 TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 50 100% 10 TM90 Electric Terrain Electric Status — —% 10 TM93 Eerie Impulse Electric Status — 100% 15 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 60 100% 20 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 TR04 Surf Water Special 90 100% 15 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10 TR12 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TR30 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special — 100% 20 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special — 100% 10 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 90 100% 15 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Alolan Raichu

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 40 100% 20 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status — —% 25 TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25 TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM29 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM40 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 TM59 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 TM62 Speed Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 TM72 Magic Room Psychic Status — —% 10 TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 70 100% 20 TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15 TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 50 100% 10 TM90 Electric Terrain Electric Status — —% 10 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 TR04 Surf Water Special 90 100% 15 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 TR12 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 80 100% 10 TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TR30 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100% 10 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special — 100% 20 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special — 100% 10 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100% 10 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 90 100% 15 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Charge Electric Status — —% 20 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20 * Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15 Wish Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Raichu in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Raichu in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Raichu

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Alolan Raichu

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10 Sw Sh EP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  † Celebrate Normal Status — —% 40

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Raichu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Raichu

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Bestow × Normal Status — —% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status — —% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Double Slap × Normal Physical 15 85% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fly Flying Physical 90 95% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Follow Me Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Happy Hour Normal Status — —% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Heart Stamp × Psychic Physical 60 100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hold Hands Normal Status — —% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Lucky Chant × Normal Status — —% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical — 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 20 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Refresh × Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 75 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Sing Normal Status — 55% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Sweet Scent Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Teeter Dance Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Yawn Normal Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Zap Cannon Electric Special 120 50% 5

A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Alolan Raichu

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Bestow × Normal Status — —% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status — —% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Double Slap × Normal Physical 15 85% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fly Flying Physical 90 95% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Follow Me Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Happy Hour Normal Status — —% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Heart Stamp × Psychic Physical 60 100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hold Hands Normal Status — —% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Lucky Chant × Normal Status — —% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical — 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 20 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Recycle Normal Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Refresh × Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 75 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Sing Normal Status — 55% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Sweet Scent Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Teeter Dance Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status — —% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Teleport Psychic Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Yawn Normal Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Zap Cannon Electric Special 120 50% 5

A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raichu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raichu × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Raichu

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team   Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Energetic Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll send foes flying with my Thunderbolt! 26%-50% HP Urf... My health is down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop... Level up Leveled up! Electric power is overflowing!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group: Electric Poké Assist: Electric Field move: (Recharge ×3) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 15 Max. exp.: 15 Browser entry R-024 Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the Styler's energy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Electric Poké Assist: Recharge Field move: (Recharge ×4) Browser entry R-003 It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Recharge Field move: (present) (Recharge ×4) Poké Assist: (past) Electric Field move: (past) (Electrify ×1) Browser entry R-006/N-155 It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 51   Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Raichu often play in the Cavern Zone or the Haunted Zone. Their favorite Attractions are Bastiodon's Block Barrage and Tangrowth's Swing-Along.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong:   Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: When it comes to Electric-Type moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in Pikachu and made him his apprentice.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Volt Tackle Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Static Ability 2: Instinct Ability 3: Lightningrod Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Pikachu when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Thunderstone Range: 3 Perfect Links: Akizane, Hanbei, and Sōrin
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★ Flinch Attack Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105  5 #017 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed. Skill Swapper: Lightning			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105  5 #017 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 155 Base Attack: 193 Base Defense: 151 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Volt Switch*, Spark, Charm*, Thunder Shock* Charged Attacks: Brick Break, Thunder Punch, Wild Charge*, Skull Bash*, Thunder†

 

Event forms in Pokémon GO

Festive hat	Party hat	Original Cap	Witch hat	Summer Style
H.F. Custom Cap	Flower crown	Detective Raichu	Beanie hat	World Cap
New Year's Hat

Alolan Raichu

Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 60 - 105  5 #017 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly.

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 51   Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70

Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 155 Base Attack: 201 Base Defense: 154 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Volt Switch, Spark, Thunder Shock* Charged Attacks: Psychic, Thunder Punch, Wild Charge, Grass Knot*

Evolution

Baby form Pichu  Electric	Friendship → ← Breed	First evolution Pikachu  Electric	Thunder Stone →	Second evolution Raichu  Electric
			Thunder Stone →	Alolan Form Second evolution Raichu  Electric  Psychic

 

Sprites

Generation I   Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green     Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation II   Gold   Silver   Crystal         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation III   Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation IV   Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver                 Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation V   Black White   Black 2 White 2         Front Back   Front Back

Generation VI   X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire         Front Back   Front Back

Generation VII   Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon             Front Back   Front Back

 

Trivia

• Raichu and Alolan Raichu were made up by Atsuko Nishida.^[2]
• Raichu originally had an evolved form named "Gorochu", which would have had two horns and fangs. Sugimori said that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted, as the staff found the game balance to be better without it.^[3]
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Alolan Raichu.
• In Pokémon Red and Blue, there is a Scientist at the Pokémon Lab in Cinnabar Island who will trade a Raichu for an Electrode. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the Japanese Blue (in which this person traded a Graveler for a Kadabra) rather than that of Pokémon Red and Green. This error was corrected in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, as the script was re-translated.
• Raichu's FireRed and Sun Pokédex entries reference a 1903 documentary film called Electrocuting an Elephant by Thomas Edison.
• Several Pokédex entries claim Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts. However, its Stadium entry claims it can only discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 literally reads "ten ten-thousands".
• Raichu appears in every regional Pokédex except the Unova Pokédex.
• Although Pikachu is the starter of Pokémon Yellow, it is not possible to directly evolve it into Raichu in the game, and must be traded in from Red and Blue. This inability to evolve Pikachu is a reference to Ash's Pikachu in the anime.
• Raichu and its pre-evolved form both share their category name with Sandshrew, Sandslash, Rattata, and Raticate. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.
  • They all have at least one family member with a regional form in Alola.
• Raichu's number in the National Pokédex and the Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Sun and Moon are the same: 026.
• Alolan Raichu is the only regional form Pokémon to have a Z-Move exclusive to it.

Origin

Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a jerboa or kangaroo rat.

Alolan Raichu is likely based on the concept of surfing Pikachu and the sport of surfing itself, which originated in Hawaii, the inspiration for the Alola region from which Alolan Raichu originates. Its design appears to have been influenced by Puka, a surfing Pikachu that appeared in the anime and had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the Pokémon Stadium series, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move Surf.

Name origin

Raichu is a combination of 雷 rai (thunder) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking).

Alolan Raichu's alternate name, Hodad, as seen in the Ultra Sun Pokédex entry, seems to be a direct reference to the term hodad.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning  Japanese ライチュウ Raichu From 雷 rai and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking)  French Raichu Same as Japanese name  Spanish Raichu Same as Japanese name  German Raichu Same as Japanese name  Italian Raichu Same as Japanese name  Korean 라이츄 Raichu Same as Japanese name  Cantonese Chinese 雷超 Lèuihchīu Transliteration of Japanese name. Also from 雷 lèuih and 超 chīu  Mandarin Chinese 雷丘 Léiqiū Transliteration of its Japanese name, also 雷 léi means "thunder"

[hide]More languages  Hebrew ראיצ'ו Ra'eechu Transcription of Japanese name  Hindi राईछू Raichu Transcription of Japanese name  Lithuanian Raičiu From English name  Russian Райчу Raychu Transcription of Japanese name  Thai ไรชู Raichu Transcription of Japanese name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related articles

• Lt. Surge's Raichu
• Red's Raichu
• Sandy's Raichu
• Regional form

Notes

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

 

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