26: Raichu

Essentials

Raichu

Mouse Pokémon

Abilities

Static: Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Hidden Ability

Lightning Rod: Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 26
Kanto: 26
Original Johto: 23
Original Hoenn: 157
Original Sinnoh: 105
Extended Sinnoh: 105
Updated Johto: 23
Central Kalos: 37
New Hoenn: 164
Original Alola: 26
Original Melemele: 26
Updated Alola: 33
Updated Melemele: 33

Names

Japanese: ライチュウ (raichuu)
: ライチュウ
Official roomaji: Raichu
Korean: 라이츄
Chinese: 雷丘
: 雷丘
French: Raichu
German: Raichu
Spanish: Raichu
Italian: Raichu

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Field
Fairy

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

2805 / 1530

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

218

Effort points

3 Speed

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Oran Berry
		nothing
	5%	Oran Berry
	50%	Oran Berry
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
Pichu	Pikachu Level up, with at least 220 happiness	Raichu Use a Thunder Stone

Raichu Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	60	38.5	293	324
Attack	90	65.1	248	279
Defense	55	29.3	178	209
Special Attack	90	70.6	248	279
Special Defense	80	64.0	228	259
Speed	110	91.0	288	319
Total	485	61.7

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/16/21

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.

: When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
: It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
: 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.
: 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.

: It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
: It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.
: As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
: Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Mouse Pokémon
Color: Yellow
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

2'7.5"
0.8 m

Weight

300

66.1 lb
30.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Red

Blue

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 90
Rate: 3

Moves

Electric moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Thunder Shock			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—										Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
—	—										Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
Level up, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
										5	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
										7	Play Nice			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
										13	Electro Ball			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.
										18	Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
										21	Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
										23	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
										26	Spark			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
										29	Nuzzle			20	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to paralyze the target.
										34	Discharge			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
										37	Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										45	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
										50	Wild Charge			15	90	100%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
										53	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
										58	Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
Level up, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
									5		Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
									7		Play Nice			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
									13		Electro Ball			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.
									18		Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
									21		Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
									23		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
									26		Spark			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
									29		Nuzzle			20	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to paralyze the target.
									34		Discharge			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
									37		Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									45		Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
									50		Wild Charge			15	90	100%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
									53		Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
									58		Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
Level up, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
								5			Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
								7			Play Nice			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
								13			Electro Ball			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.
								18			Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
								21			Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
								23			Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
								26			Spark			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
								29			Nuzzle			20	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to paralyze the target.
								34			Discharge			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
								37			Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								45			Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
								50			Wild Charge			15	90	100%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
								53			Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
								58			Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
Level up, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
	6										Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
16	11										Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
26											Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
		—	—	—	—	—	5				Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
							7				Play Nice			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
		8	8	10	10	10	13				Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
						18	18				Electro Ball			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.
	15	15	15	18	18	21	21				Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
							23				Nuzzle			20	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to paralyze the target.
	20	20	20	21	21	26	26				Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				29	29	34	34				Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
	26										Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
33	33	33	33	34	34	37	37				Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
				37	37	42	42				Discharge			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
				42	42	45	45				Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
43	41	41	41	45	45	50	50				Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
	50	50	50								Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
Level up, learned by Pichu but not Raichu
		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
		11	11	13	13	13	10	10	10	10	Sweet Kiss			10	—	75%		Confuses the target.
				18	18	18	18	13	13	13	Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Pichu but not Raichu
											Bestow			15	—	—		Gives the user's held item to the target.
											Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
											Charge			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by one stage. User's Electric moves have doubled power next turn.
											Disarming Voice			15	40	—		Never misses.
											Double Slap			10	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
											Electric Terrain			10	—	—		For five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.
											Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
											Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
											Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
											Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
											Lucky Chant			30	—	—		Prevents the target from scoring critical hits for five turns.
											Present			15	*	90%		Randomly inflicts damage with power from 40 to 120 or heals the target for 1/4 its max HP.
											Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
											Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
											Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
											Wish			10	—	—		User will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.
											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Stadium: Surfing Pikachu: Learned when a non-rental Pikachu helps beat Prime Cup Master Ball R-2. It must participate in every battle, and you must win with no continues.
Stadium: Surfing Pikachu, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
•	•										Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Volt Tackle Pichu: Appears on a Pichu whose mother was holding a Light Ball. The father cannot be Ditto.
Volt Tackle Pichu, learned by Pichu but not Raichu
			•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Volt Tackle			15	120	100%		User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Form Change: Appears when Rotom or Cosplay Pikachu changes form. Disappears if the Pokémon becomes another form and this move can only be learned by form change.
Form Change, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
								•			Flying Press			10	100	95%		Deals both Fighting and Flying-type damage.
Form Change, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
								•			Electric Terrain			10	—	—		For five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.
Form Change, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
								•			Draining Kiss			10	50	100%		Drains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.
Form Change, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
								•			Icicle Crash			10	85	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
Form Change, learned by Pikachu but not Raichu
								•			Meteor Mash			10	90	90%		Has a 20% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
											Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
											Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
											Covet			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
											Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
											Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
											Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
											Electroweb			15	55	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
											Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
											Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
											Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
											Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
											Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
											Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
											Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
											Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
											Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
											Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
											Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
											Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
											Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
											Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
											Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
											Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
											Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
											Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
											Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
											Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
											Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
											Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
											Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
Tutor, learned by Pichu but not Raichu
											Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
			01	01	01						Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
		01									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
		02									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
		04									Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
01	01										Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05										Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08										Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09	09										Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10	10										Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
		07									Zap Cannon			5	120	50%		Has a 100% chance to paralyze the target.
		10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
		13									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			16	16	16	16	16	16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
16	16										Pay Day			20	40	100%		Scatters money on the ground worth five times the user's level.
		17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
		18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
		20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
		23	23	23	23						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
17	17										Submission			20	80	80%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
19	19										Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
20	20										Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
24	24		24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
31	31										Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
		27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
		31									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
			28	28	28	28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
			31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
			34	34	34						Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
			42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			43	43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
		35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
33	33										Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34	34										Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
39	39	39									Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
		40									Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
		41									Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
		43									Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
40	40										Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
		45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
						48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
						49	49	49	49	49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
45	45										Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
				52	52	52	52	52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				56	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
				57	57	57	57	57	57	57	Charge Beam			10	50	90%		Has a 70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by one stage.
				58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				68	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
				70	70	70	70	70			Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
						72	72	72	72	72	Volt Switch			20	70	100%		User must switch out after attacking.
				73	73	73	73	73	73	73	Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
				78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
				82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				86	86	86	86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
				87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
50	50			90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
						93	93	93	93	93	Wild Charge			15	90	100%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
								94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
						94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
		H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H5	H5	H5	H5								Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
			H6	H6	H6			H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.