Raichu

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Electric Raichu ライチュウ Raichuu
Mouse Pokémon
Pokédex
National — ← 026 → —
Johto 023 Hoenn 157 Sinnoh 105 Unova — Kalos CT 037 Alola —
Ability		Gender
Static Lightningrod (Dream World)		50% ♀ 50% ♂
Pokédex color		Egg groups
Yellow		Field Fairy
Weight		Height
66.1 lbs.	???	2'07"	0.8 m
Body style		Footprint
Cry
Azurilland Pokédex
Generation IV		Generation V
Stats HP Attack Defense 60 90 55 Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed 90 80 100 Total 475

Raichu (pronunciation: RAHY-choo) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Appearance

Raichu is a rodent-like Pokémon, sort of similar to its previous forms. Unlike Pichu or Pikachu, which both have yellow fur, Raichu has an orange-brown fur. Additionally, its electrical sacs are yellow, unlike its previous form's red coloring. Raichu also have a long, thin, black tail that ends in a large lightning bolt shape. Male Raichus have larger "lightning bolt tails" than females. They are also bigger than their previous evolved forms.

Special abilities

Raichu has the ability Static and the hidden ability Lightningrod. Static allows Raichu to paralyze its foe when making a physical move. Lightningrod allows Raichu to draw in all Electric-type attacks.

Evolution

Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu, and the final evolutionary form of Pichu. Pikachu can evolve into Raichu by the use of a Thunder Stone.

In the anime

Lt. Surge's Raichu against Ash's Pikachu.

Raichu made its debut appearance in the episode Electric Shock Showdown, under the ownership of Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader in Vermilion City. In this episode Ash's Pikachu is defeated in a one-on-one battle with Lt. Surge's Raichu, which then leads to Surge commenting on how Ash could never defeat his Raichu because his Pikachu was too weak.

Ash and Pikachu both, refusing to go through with evolving Pikachu in order to increase its power, face off against Lt. Surge again, this time using speed rather than power. By tiring Raichu out, Pikachu defeats Raichu and wins the battle.

Another Raichu, under the ownership of a trainer named Sho, was seen in Pika and Goliath!. Sho's Raichu used Hyper Beam at point blank range on Ash's Pikachu causing it to be in critical condition. This episode was very similar to the previously mentioned Electric Shock Showdown episode.

Another Raichu, named "Sugar" was seen under the ownership of an elderly woman named Abigail in the episode Cooking up a Sweet Story.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location
Red/Blue	Power Plant (Blue only), Cerulean Cave
Yellow	Trade
Gold/Silver	Evolve Pikachu
Crystal	Evolve Pikachu
Ruby/ Sapphire	Evolve Pikachu
Emerald	Evolve Pikachu
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Evolve Pikachu
Diamond/ Pearl	Evolve Pikachu
Platinum	Evolve Pikachu
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Evolve Pikachu
Black/White	Poké Transfer, Dream World
Black 2/White 2	Poké Transfer
X/Y	Evolve Pikachu

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Pokémon Channel	Viridian Forest
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 8, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Pikachu
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Sky Stairway
Pokémon Ranger	Sekra Mountain Range, Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Ice Lake Almia Castle, Volcano Cave
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest

Pokédex entries

Red	Blue
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Yellow
When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
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.
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.
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.
Black
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
White
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Black 2
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
White 2
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
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
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Alpha Sapphire
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Sun
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Moon
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Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Raichu/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Raichu/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Raichu/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Raichu/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Main article: Raichu/Learnset Generation V

Generation VI

By levelling up

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type	Contest Type	Appeal	Jam
1	Thunder Shock	40	100%	30	Electric	Special
1	Tail Whip	-	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
1	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM & HM

TMs/HMs
#	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Category	Contest Type	Appeal	Jam
TM06	Toxic	-	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	-	-%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	-	-%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	-	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	-	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	-	-%	15	Normal	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	-	-%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	-	100%	10	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special
TM56	Fling	-	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM70	Flash	-	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM72	Volt Switch	70	100%	20	Electric	Special
TM73	Thunder Wave	-	100%	20	Electric	Status
TM86	Grass Knot	-	100%	20	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	-	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM100	Confide	-	-%	20	Normal	Status
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No.	Pokémon		Group	Field Move		Poké Assist
R-003		Raichu	Electric		Recharge 4		Recharge
Capture Points*			On Sight**
1540			No reaction.
Browser Entry
It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
* - This is the amount of points required to capture the Pokémon. ** - This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it.

Origins

Raichu in the anime

The name Raichu originates from the Japanese word rai, which means "thunder," and "chuu," a word referring to the squeak made by a mouse. Its name is also very similar to the Raiju, a lighting creature from Japanese mythology.

Trivia

• Pokédex Entries say that Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts. Its Pokémon Stadium entry says 10,000 with it likely being a mistake.

Known trainers with a Raichu

• Lt. Surge
• Katrina
• Kay
• Sho
• Mary's Mother
• Abigail
• Volkner

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Azurilland Pokédex

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