Raichu

national dex #026 · gen 1BST 485 · electric
Raichu
Electric
#026 · gen 1
PROFILE
HP60
Atk90
Def55
SpA90
SpD80
Spe110
BST 485 · best Speed 110 · worst Defense 55 · meters scale to 200

Raichu is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel and is immune to nothing.

Typing
Electric
AbilitiesStatic, Lightning RodHIDDEN
Height, weight0.8 m / 30.0 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsGround, Fairy

Raichu base stats

BST 485 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP60
230324
Atk90
166306
Def55
103229
SpA90
166306
SpD80
148284
Spe110
202350
BST485
series max 720

Raichu weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Electric mono typing
NOR1
FIR1
WAT1
ELE½
GRA1
ICE1
FIG1
POI1
GRO2
FLY½
PSY1
BUG1
ROC1
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE½
FAI1
WEAK TO

Ground

RESISTS

Electric, Flying, Steel

IMMUNE TO

nothing

Raichu abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Static

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

Lightning RodHIDDEN

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

Raichu evolution line

3 stages

Best Raichu moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
ElectricThunderSPEC110
ElectricThunderboltSPEC90
ElectricWild ChargePHYS90
ElectricDischargeSPEC80
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
NormalHyper BeamSPEC150
FightingFocus PunchPHYS150
NormalGiga ImpactPHYS150
FightingFocus BlastSPEC120

Raichu moves

70 moves available
Thunder PunchL0Tail WhipL1GrowlL1Thunder ShockL1Thunder WaveL1ThunderL1AgilityL1Quick AttackL1Double TeamL1Light ScreenL1Sweet KissL1CharmL1SparkL1Iron TailL1FeintL1Nasty PlotL1DischargeL1Electro BallL1Play NiceL1NuzzleL1ThunderboltL5Thunder PunchTM68Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01SurfTM123Hyper BeamTM163ThunderboltTM126Thunder WaveTM82ThunderTM166DigTM55AgilityTM04Light ScreenTM75ReflectTM74SwiftTM32RestTM85SubstituteTM103ThiefTM18ReversalTM134ProtectTM07EndureTM47CharmTM02Sleep TalkTM70EncoreTM122Rain DanceTM50FacadeTM25Focus PunchTM192ChargeTM173Helping HandTM130Brick BreakTM58Knock OffTM181EndeavorTM205FlingTM43Focus BlastTM158Giga ImpactTM152Nasty PlotTM140Grass KnotTM81Charge BeamTM23Electro BallTM72Volt SwitchTM48ElectrowebTM211Wild ChargeTM147Disarming VoiceTM19Draining KissTM37Play RoughTM127Eerie ImpulseTM96Electric TerrainTM136Tera BlastTM171TrailblazeTM20Alluring VoiceTM227Upper HandTM229
Raichu Pokédex entries(33 entries)
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.

BLACK

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.

BLUE

Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.

CRYSTAL

If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electri­ city from the atmosphere.

DIAMOND

It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.

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.

GOLD

When its electric­ ity builds, its muscles are stimu­ lated, and it be­ comes more aggres­ sive than usual.

HEARTGOLD

When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.

LEAFGREEN

Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.

LEGENDS ARCEUS

It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.

LETS GO EEVEE

When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.

LETS GO PIKACHU

When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.

MOON

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

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.

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.

RED

Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.

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.

SHIELD

If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.

SILVER

If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.

SOULSILVER

If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.

SUN

It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.

SWORD

Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.

ULTRA MOON

Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.

ULTRA SUN

As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.

WHITE

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.

YELLOW

When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.

Raichu species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE75 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE218
GROWTH RATEMedium
EGG GROUPSGround, Fairy
EGG CYCLES2,560 steps (10 cycles)
HEIGHT0.8 m
WEIGHT30.0 kg
COLORYellow
SHAPEUpright
HABITATForest