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Raichu(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is an Electric Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Pikachu using a Thunderstone. It gains a Psychic typing in Alola.

Physiology and Behaviour

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Other Pokémon games

Super Smash Bros. series

Trophy descriptions

In the anime

Origin and inspiration

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Pokémon Yellow When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
Pokémon Stadium Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Pokémon Silver If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Pokémon Crystal If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Emerald If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
Pokémon FireRed Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.
Pokémon LeafGreen Its long tail serves as ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
Pokémon Pearl It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Pokémon Platinum Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Pokémon HeartGold When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Pokémon SoulSilver If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Pokémon White Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Pokémon Black 2 Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Pokémon White 2 Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Pokémon Y It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun Normal - It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.


Alola' - It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.

Pokémon Moon Normal - It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.


Alola' - 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.


Game locations

Title Location(s)
Pokémon Red
Cerulean Cave
Pokémon Blue
Cerulean Cave, Power Plant
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Silver
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Crystal
Evolve Pikachu
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Sapphire
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Emerald
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon FireRed
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon LeafGreen
Evolve Pikachu
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Pikachu
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Poké Transfer
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Y
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Pikachu
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Evolve Pikachu
Pokémon Moon
Evolve Pikachu


Evolution

Pichu
Happiness.
Pikachu
Use Thunder Stone Thunder Stone.
Raichu
PKMN172 PKMN025 PKMN026


Base Stats

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 90
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 90
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 100
Total 475

Moveset

Main article: Raichu/moveset

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green
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Red Blue
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Yellow
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Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Fire Leaf
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Pikachu Eevee
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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