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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeRaichu (disambiguation).

Raichu Mouse Pokémon ライチュウ Raichu #0026 Raichu Alolan Raichu Mega Raichu X Mega Raichu Y Mega Raichu Y Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Electric Unknown Raichu Electric Psychic Alolan Raichu Electric Unknown Mega Raichu X Electric Unknown Mega Raichu Y Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Static Raichu Surge Surfer Alolan Raichu Cacophony Mega Raichu X Lightning Rod Raichu Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Alolan Raichu Cacophony Mega Raichu X
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male,50% female	Catch rate 75(17.5%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field andFairy Hatch time 10 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Raichu 2'04" 0.7 m Alolan Raichu 3'11" 1.2 m Mega Raichu X 3'03" 1.0 m Mega Raichu Y 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 66.1 lbs. 30.0 kg Raichu 46.3 lbs. 21.0 kg Alolan Raichu 83.8 lbs. 38.0 kg Mega Raichu X 57.3 lbs. 26.0 kg Mega Raichu Y 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone Raichunite X Raichunite Y
Base experience yield 122 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 218 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 3 Raichu 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3 Speed Alolan Raichu 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Raichu X 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Raichu Y 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Alolan Raichu
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 Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Raichu (Japanese:ライチュウRaichu) is anElectric-typePokémon introduced inGeneration I.

Itevolves fromPikachu when exposed to aThunder Stone. It is the final form ofPichu.

InAlola, Raichu has a dual-typeElectric/Psychicregional form:Alolan Raichu. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alolaregion.

Kantonian Raichu canMega Evolve into two forms:

• Mega Raichu X using theRaichunite X.
• Mega Raichu Y using theRaichunite Y.

Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in theMega DimensionDLC forPokémon Legends: Z-A. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

Biology

Raichu is a bipedal,rodent-likePokémon. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has 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, withthe tip being chipped onfemales.

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as aCopperajah orDragonite. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten itsTrainer. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result ofEvolution viaEvolution stone, Raichu is rarely found in thewild, though they can be found inforests and woodlands. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as aPikachu. As revealed in thePokémon the Series episodeElectric Shock Showdown, Raichu is not capable of learning speed-basedmoves such asAgility andQuick Attack upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu andPichu, is related toPachirisu. InPokémon Sleep, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.^[1]

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are theonly known Pokémon capable of learning the moveVolt Tackle.

Forms

Raichu has aregional form,Alolan Raichu, and twoMega Evolutions: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

Alolan Raichu

In theAlolaregion, 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 gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like asurfboard and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with thepeople of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,^[2] especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "hodad". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer which uses its psychic abilities to ride waves and practice its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in theCoastal Biome of theTerarium during raremass outbreakevents.

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using theZ-MoveStoked Sparksurfer. It is also theonly known Pokémon that can haveSurge Surfer as anAbility.

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  Concept art of Alolan Raichu forPokémon Sun and Moon
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  Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail inPokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Mega Raichu X

As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent ofPikachu with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.^[3] Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has a noticeable fang-like leftcanine tooth. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output.^[3] Its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X", and its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies.

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  Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and throwing a punch
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  Mega Raichu X on the ground

Mega Raichu Y

As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,^[3] but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominentcanines. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork forMega Dimension, Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisivebattles. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerfulElectric-typemoves. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.^[3] Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples.

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  Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs shown glowing

Mega Raichu X

Mega Raichu Y

Evolution

Raichuevolves fromPikachu and is the final form ofPichu.

InAlola, Raichu has aregional form that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in saidregion.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Pichu  Electric	→	First Evolution Pikachu  Electric	↗	Second Evolution Raichu  Electric
			↘	Second Evolution Raichu Alolan Form  Electric  Psychic

Game data

NPC appearances

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

Pokédex entries

Male Raichu in theAlola Pokédex Female Raichu in theAlola Pokédex Alolan Raichu in theAlola Pokédex

Raichu in thePaldea Pokédex Raichu in theKitakami Pokédex

Game locations

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

Generation II Gold Silver EvolvePikachu Crystal EvolvePikachu

Generation III Ruby Sapphire EvolvePikachu Emerald EvolvePikachu FireRed LeafGreen EvolvePikachu Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl EvolvePikachu Platinum EvolvePikachu HeartGold SoulSilver EvolvePikachu Pal Park Forest

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

Generation VI X Y EvolvePikachu Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire EvolvePikachu

Generation VII Sun Moon Trade(Kantonian Form) EvolvePikachu(Alolan Form) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon EvolvePikachu inUltra Space(Kantonian Form) EvolvePikachu(Alolan Form) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee EvolvePikachu(Kantonian Form) Trade Kantonian Raichu inSaffron 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 at least 40AlolanDiglett(Alolan Form) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)(All Forms) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl EvolvePikachu(Kantonian Form) Unobtainable(Alolan Form) Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: massivemass outbreaks(Kantonian Form) Crimson Mirelands:Golden Lowlands (Kantonian Form) Alabaster Icelands:Space-time distortions(Kantonian Form) Unobtainable(Alolan Form)

Generation IX Scarlet Violet West Province:Area Two(Kantonian Form) North Province:Socarrat Trail(Kantonian Form) Area Zero(Kantonian Form) Tera Raid Battles (4★,5★)(Kantonian Form) Pokémon HOME(Alolan Form) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero EvolvePikachu(Kantonian Form) Pokémon HOME,Poké Portal News(Alolan Form) Legends: Z-A Magenta District:Trade Kantonian Raichu atQuasartico Inc. duringSide Mission 108(Alolan Form) Centrico Plaza:Wild Zone 20 (Kantonian Form) Mega Dimension Hyperspace Lumiose (4★Electric-typewild zones)(All Forms)

In side games

Wild Area News

Raichu

Alolan Raichu

Held items

Pokémon caught inGeneration I must be traded to aGeneration II game in order for a held item to appear. InPokémon Emerald, Raichu can only be found in theBattle Frontier.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow
Emerald		Oran Berry (5%)
Legends: Arceus		Normal Sitrus Berry (25%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy L (100%) Seed of Mastery (40%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Raichu

Generations I-V

Generation VI onward

Alolan Raichu

Mega Raichu X

Mega Raichu Y

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Raichu

Alolan Raichu

Learnset

Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available inPokémon Scarlet and Violet andPokémon Legends Z-A.

Byleveling up

Raichu

SV

ZA

Alolan Raichu

SV

ZA

ByTM

Raichu

SV

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003* Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM019 TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM072 TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM096 TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM136 TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM173 TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM211 TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM227 TM227 Alluring Voice Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

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

ZA

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   CD  TM008 TM008 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 10 TM010 TM010 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 7 TM016 TM016 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM017 TM017 Protect Normal Status 0000— 15 TM020 TM020 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 8 TM023 TM023 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 7 TM027 TM027 Swift Normal Special 06060 5 TM028 TM028 Dig Ground Physical 08080 12 TM031 TM031 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM032 TM032 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 15 TM033 TM033 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 8 TM035 TM035 Endure Normal Status 0000— 12 TM039 TM039 Discharge Electric Special 08080 8 TM044 TM044 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 20 TM047 TM047 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM055 TM055 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 20 TM066 TM066 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 12 TM067 TM067 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 8 TM073 TM073 Surf Water Special 09090 8 TM083 TM083 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 15 TM085 TM085 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 10 TM086 TM086 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 8 TM087 TM087 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 10 TM092 TM092* Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 8 TM101 TM101 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 7 TM102 TM102* Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 12 TM106 TM106 Thunder Electric Special 110110 10 TM109 TM109 Facade Normal Physical 07070 7 TM115 TM115 Trailblaze Grass Physical 04040 6 TM126 TM126 Magnet Bomb Steel Physical 09595 8 TM130 TM130 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 6 TM131 TM131 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 7 TM141 TM141 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 3 TM146 TM146 Skull Bash Normal Physical 150150 12

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