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|name=Raichu
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|name =Raichu
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|jname=ライチュウ Raichuu
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|jname =ライチュウ Raichuu
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|type = Electric
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|egg1=Fairy
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|imweight=66.1 lbs.
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|ability=[[Static]]
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|2-jname = ライチュウ Raichuu
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|2-jname = ライチュウ Raichuu
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|2-imweight = 46.3 lbs.
 
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|2-ability = [[Surge Surfer]]
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}}'''Raichu''' (Japanese: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichuu'') is an {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]], and an {{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Psychic}}-[[Types|type]] introduced in [[Generation VII]].
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'''Raichu''' (Japanese: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichuu'') is an {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]], and an {{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Psychic}}-[[Types|type]] introduced in [[Generation VII]].
   
 
==Biology==
  
==Biology==
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===Game locations===
  
===Game locations===
 
{{Game Locations
  
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|type=Electric
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|type =Electric
 
|pokemon=Raichu
  
|pokemon=Raichu
 
|redblue=[[Evolve]] [[Pikachu]]
  
|redblue=[[Evolve]] [[Pikachu]]
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|ultrasunultramoon = Evolve [[Pikachu]]
  
|ultrasunultramoon = Evolve [[Pikachu]]
 
|usumrarity = None
  
|usumrarity = None
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|letsgopikachueevee = Evolve [[Pikachu]] (Kanto)<br>[[Saffron City]] Trade (Alolan)
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|letsgopikachueevee = Evolve [[Pikachu]] (Kanto)<br/>[[Saffron City]] Trade (Alolan)
 
|lgperarity = Rare
  
|lgperarity = Rare
 
|swordshield=[[Max Raid Battles]]: [[Giant's Cap]], [[Motostoke Riverbank]]
  
|swordshield=[[Max Raid Battles]]: [[Giant's Cap]], [[Motostoke Riverbank]]
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====Side game locations====
  
====Side game locations====
 
{{Side Game Locations
  
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|type =Electric
 
|Pokemon=Raichu
  
|Pokemon=Raichu
 
|Channel=Viridian Forest
  
|Channel=Viridian Forest
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===Pokédex entries===
  
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|gen =I
 
|redblue=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
  
|redblue=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.
  
|yellow=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
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|or = 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.
  
|or = 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.
 
|as = This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
  
|as = This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
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|sun='''Normal Form''': It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.<br>'''Alola Form''': It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.
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|sun='''Normal Form''': It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.<br/>'''Alolan Form''': It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.
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|moon='''Normal Form''': It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.<br>'''Alola Form''': 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.
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|moon='''Normal Form''': It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.<br/>'''Alolan Form''': 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.
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|us='''Normal Form''': As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.<br>'''Alola Form''': It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it’s surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is “hodad.”
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|us='''Normal Form''': As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.<br/>'''Alolan Form''': It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it’s surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is “hodad.”
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|um='''Normal Form''': Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.<br>'''Alola Form''': When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you’ll also get a light shock.
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|um='''Normal Form''': Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.<br/>'''Alolan Form''': When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you’ll also get a light shock.
 
|lp=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
  
|lp=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
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'''Alola Form''': It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.
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'''Alolan Form''': It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.
 
|le=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
  
|le=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
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'''Alola Form''': It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.
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'''Alolan Form''': It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.
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|sword='''Normal Form''': Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.<br>'''Alola Form''': It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.
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|sword='''Normal Form''': Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.<br/>'''Alolan Form''': It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.
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|shield='''Normal Form''': If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.<br>'''Alola Form''': This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.
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|shield='''Normal Form''': If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.<br/>'''Alolan Form''': This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.
 
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|Normal|Status}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|Normal|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|90|100|15|Electric|Special}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|90|100|15|Electric|Special}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
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Generation VI=
  
Generation VI=
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{{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=VI}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Electric|gen =VI}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special|Cool|4|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special|Cool|4|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Tail Whip]]|–|100|30|Normal|Status|Cute|2|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Tail Whip]]|–|100|30|Normal|Status|Cute|2|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical|Cool|3|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical|Cool|3|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric|Special|Cool|4|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric|Special|Cool|4|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
|-|
  
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Generation V=
  
Generation V=
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{{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=V}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Electric|gen =V}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Tail Whip]]|–|100|30|Normal|Status}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Tail Whip]]|–|100|30|Normal|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric|Special}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric|Special}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
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Generation IV=
  
Generation IV=
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{{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=IV}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Electric|gen =IV}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special|Cool|3}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special|Cool|3}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|Normal|Status|Cute|2}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|Normal|Status|Cute|2}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical|Cool|2}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical|Cool|2}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric|Special|Cool|2}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric|Special|Cool|2}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
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Generation III=
  
Generation III=
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{{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=III}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Electric|gen =III}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric||Cool|4|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric||Cool|4|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|Normal||Cute|2|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|Normal||Cute|2|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal||Cool|3|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal||Cool|3|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric||Cool|4|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric||Cool|4|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
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Generation II=
  
Generation II=
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{{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=II}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Electric|gen =II}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
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Generation I=
  
Generation I=
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{{Movessettop|type =Electric|gen =I}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Thunder Shock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal}}
 
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric}}
  
{{Movessetmid|—|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
</tabber>
  
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=====Alolan form=====
  
=====Alolan form=====
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]'''|90|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]'''|90|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Speed Swap]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Speed Swap]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|90|100|15|Electric|Special}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|90|100|15|Electric|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|Learn upon evolving|'''[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]'''|90|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
  
{{Movessetmid|Learn upon evolving|'''[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]'''|90|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric|type2 =Psychic}}
   
 
====TM/HM====
  
====TM/HM====
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{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|90|10|Poison|Status}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|90|10|Poison|Status}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|60|100|15|Normal|Special}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|60|100|15|Normal|Special}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM27|[[Return]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM27|[[Return]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM31|[[Brick Break]]|75|100|15|Fighting|Physical}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM31|[[Brick Break]]|75|100|15|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM32|[[Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM32|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM93|'''[[Wild Charge]]'''|90|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM93|'''[[Wild Charge]]'''|90|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM100|[[Confide]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM100|[[Confide]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|Poison|Status|Clever|3|0}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|Poison|Status|Clever|3|0}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|60|100|15|Normal|Special|Clever|3|0}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|60|100|15|Normal|Special|Clever|3|0}}
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{{Movestmmid|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|Normal|Physical|Tough|4|0}}
  
{{Movestmmid|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|Normal|Physical|Tough|4|0}}
 
{{Movestmmid|HM06{{G|ORAS}}|[[Rock Smash]]|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical|Tough|4|0}}
  
{{Movestmmid|HM06{{G|ORAS}}|[[Rock Smash]]|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical|Tough|4|0}}
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Generation V=
  
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{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|90|10|Poison|Status}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|90|10|Poison|Status}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|—|100|15|Normal|Special}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|—|100|15|Normal|Special}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM94|[[Rock Smash]]|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM94|[[Rock Smash]]|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical}}
 
{{Movestmmid|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|Normal|Physical}}
  
{{Movestmmid|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|Normal|Physical}}
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Generation IV=
  
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{{Movestmtop|type=Electric|gen=IV}}
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{{Movestmtop|type =Electric|gen =IV}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Focus Punch]]|150|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|1}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Focus Punch]]|150|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|1}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|Poison|Status|Smart|2}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|Poison|Status|Smart|2}}
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{{Movestmmid|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|Normal|Physical|Tough|3}}
  
{{Movestmmid|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|Normal|Physical|Tough|3}}
 
{{Movestmmid|HM06|[[Rock Smash]]|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2}}
  
{{Movestmmid|HM06|[[Rock Smash]]|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation III=
  
Generation III=
−
{{Movestmtop|type=Electric|gen=III}}
 +
{{Movestmtop|type =Electric|gen =III}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Focus Punch]]|150|100|20|Fighting||Tough|3|0}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Focus Punch]]|150|100|20|Fighting||Tough|3|0}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|Poison||Smart|3|0}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|Poison||Smart|3|0}}
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{{Movestmmid|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|70|20|Normal||Beauty|3|0}}
  
{{Movestmmid|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|70|20|Normal||Beauty|3|0}}
 
{{Movestmmid|HM06|[[Rock Smash]]|20|100|15|Fighting||Tough|1|3}}
  
{{Movestmmid|HM06|[[Rock Smash]]|20|100|15|Fighting||Tough|1|3}}
−
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
 +
{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation II=
  
Generation II=
−
{{Movestmtop|type=Electric|gen=II}}
 +
{{Movestmtop|type =Electric|gen =II}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Dynamic Punch]]|100|50|5|Fighting}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Dynamic Punch]]|100|50|5|Fighting}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM02|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|Normal}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM02|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|Normal}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM46|[[Thief]]|40|100|10|Normal}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM46|[[Thief]]|40|100|10|Normal}}
 
{{Movestmmid|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|100|20|Normal}}
  
{{Movestmmid|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|100|20|Normal}}
−
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
 +
{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation I=
  
Generation I=
−
{{Movestmtop|type=Electric|gen=I}}
 +
{{Movestmtop|type =Electric|gen =I}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Mega Punch]]|80|85|20|Normal}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Mega Punch]]|80|85|20|Normal}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM05|[[Mega Kick]]|120|75|5|Normal}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM05|[[Mega Kick]]|120|75|5|Normal}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM50|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|Normal}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM50|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|Normal}}
 
{{Movestmmid|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|70|20|Normal}}
  
{{Movestmmid|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|70|20|Normal}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
</tabber>
  
</tabber>
   
 
=====Alolan form=====
  
=====Alolan form=====
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{{Movestmtop|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|gen=VII}}
 +
{{Movestmtop|type =Electric|type2 =Psychic|gen =VII}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM03|'''[[Psyshock]]'''|80|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM03|'''[[Psyshock]]'''|80|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM04|[[Calm Mind]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Status}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM04|[[Calm Mind]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Status}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM29|'''[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]'''|90|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM29|'''[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]'''|90|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM31|[[Brick Break]]|75|100|15|Fighting|Physical}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM31|[[Brick Break]]|75|100|15|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM32|[[Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status}}
 +
{{Movestmmid|TM32|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM33|[[Reflect]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Special}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM33|[[Reflect]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Special}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movestmmid|TM93|'''[[Wild Charge]]'''|90|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM93|'''[[Wild Charge]]'''|90|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM100|[[Confide]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM100|[[Confide]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
 +
{{Movessetend|type =Electric|type2 =Psychic}}
   
 
====Breeding====
  
====Breeding====
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<tabber>
  
<tabber>
 
Generation VII=
  
Generation VII=
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{{Movestutortop|type=Electric|gen=VII}}
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{{Movestutortop|type =Electric|gen =VII}}
 
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Covet]]|60|100|25|Normal|Physical}}
  
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Covet]]|60|100|25|Normal|Physical}}
 
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Electroweb]]'''|55|95|15|Electric|Special}}
  
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Electroweb]]'''|55|95|15|Electric|Special}}
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{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Snore]]|50|100|15|Normal|Special}}
  
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Snore]]|50|100|15|Normal|Special}}
 
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
  
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
 +
{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation VI=
  
Generation VI=
−
{{Movestutortop|type=Electric|gen=VI}}
 +
{{Movestutortop|type =Electric|gen =VI}}
 
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Covet]]|60|100|25|Normal|Physical|Cute|1|0}}
  
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Covet]]|60|100|25|Normal|Physical|Cute|1|0}}
 
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|'''[[Electroweb]]'''|55|95|15|Electric|Special|Beautiful|2|1}}
  
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|'''[[Electroweb]]'''|55|95|15|Electric|Special|Beautiful|2|1}}
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{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Snore]]|50|100|15|Normal|Special|Cute|4|0}}
  
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Snore]]|50|100|15|Normal|Special|Cute|4|0}}
 
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
  
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
 +
{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation V=
  
Generation V=
−
{{Movestutortop|type=Electric|gen=V}}
 +
{{Movestutortop|type =Electric|gen =V}}
 
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Covet]]|60|100|40|Normal|Physical}}
  
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Covet]]|60|100|40|Normal|Physical}}
 
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
  
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Snore]]|40|100|15|Normal|Special}}
  
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Snore]]|40|100|15|Normal|Special}}
 
{{Movestutormid|BW2|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
  
{{Movestutormid|BW2|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
−
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
 +
{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation IV=
  
Generation IV=
−
{{Movestutortop|type=Electric|gen=IV}}
 +
{{Movestutortop|type =Electric|gen =IV}}
 
{{Movestutormid|HGSS|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|Normal|Physical|Tough|3}}
  
{{Movestutormid|HGSS|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|Normal|Physical|Tough|3}}
 
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Smart|1}}
  
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Smart|1}}
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{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Swift]]|60|—|20|Normal|Special|Cool|2}}
  
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Swift]]|60|—|20|Normal|Special|Cool|2}}
 
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical|Cool|2}}
  
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical|Cool|2}}
−
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
 +
{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation III=
  
Generation III=
−
{{Movestutortop|type=Electric|gen=III}}
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{{Movestutortop|type =Electric|gen =III}}
 
{{Movestutormid||[[Body Slam]]|85|100|15|Normal||Tough|1|4}}
  
{{Movestutormid||[[Body Slam]]|85|100|15|Normal||Tough|1|4}}
 
{{Movestutormid|FRLGE|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting||Tough|2|0}}
  
{{Movestutormid|FRLGE|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting||Tough|2|0}}
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{{Movestutormid|E|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric||Cool|4|0}}
  
{{Movestutormid|E|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric||Cool|4|0}}
 
{{Movestutormid||[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric||Cool|2|1}}
  
{{Movestutormid||[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric||Cool|2|1}}
−
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
 +
{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation II=
  
Generation II=
−
{{Movestutortop|type=Electric|gen=II}}
 +
{{Movestutortop|type =Electric|gen =II}}
 
{{Movestutormid|C|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric}}
  
{{Movestutormid|C|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric}}
−
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
 +
{{Movessetend|type =Electric}}
 
</tabber>
  
</tabber>
   
 
=====Alolan form=====
  
=====Alolan form=====
−
{{Movestutortop|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|gen=VII}}
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{{Movestutortop|type =Electric|type2 =Psychic|gen =VII}}
 
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Ally Switch]]|—|—|15|Psychic|Status}}
  
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Ally Switch]]|—|—|15|Psychic|Status}}
 
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Covet]]|60|100|25|Normal|Physical}}
  
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Covet]]|60|100|25|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Telekinesis]]|—|—|15|Psychic|Status}}
  
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Telekinesis]]|—|—|15|Psychic|Status}}
 
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
  
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Thunder Punch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Electric|type2 =Psychic}}
   
 
===Sprites===
  
===Sprites===
 
{{SpriteGallery
  
{{SpriteGallery
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|type= Electric
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|type = Electric
 
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|yspr = Y 026 front.png
  
|yspr = Y 026 front.png
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|smspr = Alolan Raichu SM.gif
  
|smspr = Alolan Raichu SM.gif
 
|smsprs = Alolan Raichu Shiny SM.gif
  
|smsprs = Alolan Raichu Shiny SM.gif
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|pespr = 026Raichu LGPE.png
 
|pogo = Raichu-GO.png
  
|pogo = Raichu-GO.png
 
|pogos = Raichu GO Shiny.png
  
|pogos = Raichu GO Shiny.png
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|VIIother = Alolan Raichu-GO.png {{!}} Alolan Raichi in Pokémon GO
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|VIIother = 026Raichu-Alola LGPE.png {{!}} Alolan Raichu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Alolan Raichu GO Shiny.png {{!}} Shiny Alolan Raichi in Pokémon GO
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Alolan Raichu-GO.png {{!}} Alolan Raichu in Pokémon GO
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Alolan Raichu GO Shiny.png {{!}} Shiny Alolan Raichu in Pokémon GO
 
|swshspr = Raichu SS.gif
  
|swshspr = Raichu SS.gif
 
|swshsprf = Raichu-F SS.gif
  
|swshsprf = Raichu-F SS.gif
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|VIIIother = Alola Raichu SS.gif {{!}} Alolan Raichu
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|VIIIother = Alola Raichu SS.gif {{!}} Alolan Raichu in Pokémon Sword and Shield
 
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**About the change of appearance of Alolan Raichu, researchers have totally no idea. Nevertheless, the Alolans don't even care about this at all. In fact, they say, "Is it not because of eating round pancakes?"
  
**About the change of appearance of Alolan Raichu, researchers have totally no idea. Nevertheless, the Alolans don't even care about this at all. In fact, they say, "Is it not because of eating round pancakes?"
 
*Even though it is said in its Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Pokedex entries that it gives off a sweet smell when you rub its cheeks, Alolan Raichu can't learn [[Sweet Scent]].
  
*Even though it is said in its Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Pokedex entries that it gives off a sweet smell when you rub its cheeks, Alolan Raichu can't learn [[Sweet Scent]].
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*In Super Smash Bros., Alolan Raichu is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move [[Wild Charge]].
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*In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Alolan Raichu is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move [[Wild Charge]].
 
*Alolan Raichu is the only dual-typed [[Pikaclones|Pikaclone]] without a type immunity.
  
*Alolan Raichu is the only dual-typed [[Pikaclones|Pikaclone]] without a type immunity.
   
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===Origins===
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===Origin===
 
Physiologically, Raichu resembles the kangaroo rat. Its PokéDex entries of being able to electrocute elephants may reference the documentary by Thomas Edison named Electrocuting an Elephant, in which electricity was tested to kill such animals.
  
Physiologically, Raichu resembles the kangaroo rat. Its PokéDex entries of being able to electrocute elephants may reference the documentary by Thomas Edison named Electrocuting an Elephant, in which electricity was tested to kill such animals.
   
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026Raichu Pokemon Conquest.png
 
RaichuSprite.png
  
RaichuSprite.png
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Raichu concept art.png
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
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===Alola Form===
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===Alolan Form===
 
<gallery>
  
<gallery>
 
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026Raichu Alola SM anime.png

Revision as of 08:21, 12 August 2020

Template:PokéBoxPanel Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ Raichuu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, and an Electric/Psychic-type introduced in Generation VII.

Biology

Physiology

Raichu is a rodent-like Pokémon, similar to its previous evolution forms. Unlike Pichu or Pikachu, which both have yellow fur, Raichu has orange fur with two strips of brown fur on its back. It has long ears and feet, but has little stubby arms with no noticeable fingers. Additionally, its electrical sacs are yellow, unlike its previous form's red coloring. It has a plump white belly, the tips of its arms and toes are brown. The soles of its feet are tan-colored and the paw pads on the undersides are yellowish orange. Raichu also have a long, thin, black tail that ends in a large lightning bolt shape.

In its Alolan form, Raichu now slightly resembles an Audino. Its tail is now in an oval shape that allows Raichu to stand on it as if it is actually surfing. Alolan Raichu also now has bright blue eyes, darker skin tone, white hands and feet, and yellow ears pointing upwards.

Gender differences

Male Raichu have tips on their "lightning bolt tails" while females have flat ends on them.

However for a time being, it remains unknown whether the Alolan Raichu have a similar gender differences on their tail as their original Kantonian counterpart.

Natural abilities

Raichu has the ability Static and the hidden ability Lightning Rod. Static allows Raichu to paralyze its foe when making a physical move. Lightning Rod allows Raichu to draw in all Electric-type attacks. Alolan Raichu has the ability Surge Surfer which doubles its speed when Electric Terrain is active.

Being part-Psychic-type, Alolan Raichu can also learn Psychic apart from learning Electric type moves, even having the chance to learn the rare move Speed Swap. Able to control psychic powers, Alolan Raichu gathers psykenosis into its tail and uses it to ride around. When you scrub its cheek pouches, they emit very sweet aroma.

Behavior

Raichu is more confident, faithful and powerful than Pikachu, which makes them rivals, but sometimes it is just as friendly and cute. However, if it stores too much electricity in its body, it can become extremely short-tempered and aggressive. Yet, some of them are timid and will run away from people.

Usually, Alolan Raichu are often more playful than their normal counterparts. They use their surfboard-like tails to ride waves and to float in mid-air. When their cheeks are rubbed, they emit both electricity and a sweet-smelling aroma. Locals of the Alola region often states that Raichu got this change from eating lots of fluffy pancakes, which are a common delicacy in the Alola region.

Evolution

Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu, and the final evolutionary form of Pichu. Pikachu can evolve into either form of Raichu by the use of a Thunder Stone, but will only evolve into Alolan Raichu in Sun and Moon (and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon unless it is evolved in Ultra Space). Before the release of Pokemon Bank for Sun and Moon, the normal form could not be obtained in either games without trading.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Pikachu None
Yellow Trade None
Gold and Silver Evolve Pikachu None
Crystal Evolve Pikachu None
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Pikachu None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Pikachu None
Emerald Evolve Pikachu None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Pikachu None
Platinum Evolve Pikachu None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Pikachu None
Black and White Evolve Pikachu None
Black 2 and White 2 Evolve Pikachu None
X and Y Evolve Pikachu None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Pikachu None
Sun and Moon Evolve Pikachu None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Evolve Pikachu None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Evolve Pikachu (Kanto)
Saffron City Trade (Alolan) 		Rare
Sword and Shield Max Raid Battles: Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank Common

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
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


Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No. Pokémon Group Field Move Poké Assist
R-003 PR Raichu Sprite Raichu Electric SOA Recharge 4 Recharge 4 PA Recharge SofA Recharge
Capture Points[Notes 1] 1540 On Sight[Notes 2] No reaction.
Browser Entry
It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
Notes
  1. ^ The amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon)
  2. ^ The reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it

Pokédex entries

  • Red and 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.

  • 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.

  • Emerald

    If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.

  • 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

    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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.

  • Sun

    Normal Form: It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
    Alolan Form: It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.

  • Moon

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

  • Ultra Sun

    Normal Form: As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
    Alolan Form: It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it’s surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is “hodad.”

  • Ultra Moon

    Normal Form: Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.
    Alolan Form: When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you’ll also get a light shock.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. Alolan Form: It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. Alolan Form: It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.

  • Sword

    Normal Form: Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
    Alolan Form: It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.

  • Shield

    Normal Form: If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
    Alolan Form: This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.


Stats

Stats
HP
60
Attack
90
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
1
Sp. Def
1
Speed
100
Total
307

Standard form

Stats
HP
60
Attack
90
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
1
Sp. Def
1
Speed
110
Total
317

Alolan form

Stats
HP
60
Attack
85
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
1
Sp. Def
1
Speed
110
Total
307

Learnset

Leveling

Standard form

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
1 Tail Whip — 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME 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.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Tail Whip – 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
— Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
— Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
— Tail Whip – 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
— Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
— Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME 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.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 3 ♥
— Tail Whip — 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
— Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
— Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Tail Whip — 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
— Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
— Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
— Growl — 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
— Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
— Growl — 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Alolan form
LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
1 Speed Swap — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
1 Tail Whip — 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Learn upon evolving Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic 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.

TM/HM

Standard form

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave — 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 100 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94XY Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94ORAS Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06ORAS Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME 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.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cute 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Hidden Power 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 2 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 85% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 15 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM05 Flash — 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse — —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger — 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Defense Curl — —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM41 ThunderPunch 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM43 Detect — —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM05 Flash — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM16 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss — 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM31 Mimic — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM50 Substitute — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM05 Flash — 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Alolan form
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave — 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Raichu can learn, refer to Pichu.


Tutor

standard

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM — —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM — —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Magnet Rise USUM — —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric 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.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS — —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS — —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet  60 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Helping Hand  — —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Magnet Rise  — —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Thunder Punch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric 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.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
Helping Hand  — —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3 ♥
Magnet Rise  — —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cute 2 ♥
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3 ♥
Rollout  30 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2 ♥
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3 ♥
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 ♥
Thunder Punch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam  85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE — 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Defense Curl E — —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Double-Edge  120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Dynamic Punch E 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mimic  — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Rollout E 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Seismic Toss  — 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute  — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Punch E 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Wave  — 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Alolan form
Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Ally Switch USUM — —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM — —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM — —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Magic Coat USUM — —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Magic Room USUM — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Magnet Rise USUM — —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Recycle USUM — —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Telekinesis USUM — —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric 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

    Appearances

    Anime

    Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu

    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.

    A Raichu was among the four Pokémon to bully and harass Ash's Pikachu along with several of Ash's other Pokémon in Pikachu's Vacation, but they later apologized for their obnoxious behavior and helped them free Ash's Charizard, whose head was stuck in a pipe.

    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.

    A different Raichu appeared in The Orange Islands in Stage Fight! under the ownership of one of the performers Kay. When Kay first got Raichu she got scared of being shocked when it discharged electricity when it hugged her as such Raichu got nervous around people. But because of Ash they eventually made up and became a proper team and Raichu started performing with the other show Pokémon.

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

    In the first episode of the Summer Camp for Pokémon episodes, Ash was given a Raichu to train and battle who was shy but warmed up to Ash, though Ash had to return it after the battle.

    Another Raichu, under the ownership of Volkner, the Gym Leader in Sunyshore City first appeared in Flint Sparks the Fire!, he doesn't use in a Gym Battle.

    Another Raichu, under the ownership of Tierno first appeared in Good Friends, Great Training!.

    Alolan Raichu made its debut appearance in the episode Racing to a Big Event!, under the ownership of Nina.

    Another Alolan Raichu, under the ownership of Hau first appeared in Battle Royal 151!, he doesn't use in a Gym Battle.

    Trivia

    • Pokédex entries say that Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts, enough to paralyze a Dragonite. The Pokémon Stadium entry says that it can only do 10,000, however.
    • In PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Raichu appears in Cove Town as one of the trainers. After Pikachu defeats him in battle, he becomes Pikachu's teacher, able to upgrade his Thunderbolt, Iron Tail, and Dash.
    • In one of its Pokédex entries, an Indian elephant is mentioned, which is interesting because, in the Pokémon World, such animals don't exist. An Indian elephant is also mentioned in one of the Pokédex entries for Gastly.
    • Though Raichu uses its tail for ground, in its debut, "Electric Shock Showdown", it was clearly standing on hind floor.
    • In its Alolan form, Raichu is the only Electric/Psychic Pokemon.
      • About the change of appearance of Alolan Raichu, researchers have totally no idea. Nevertheless, the Alolans don't even care about this at all. In fact, they say, "Is it not because of eating round pancakes?"
    • Even though it is said in its Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Pokedex entries that it gives off a sweet smell when you rub its cheeks, Alolan Raichu can't learn Sweet Scent.
    • In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Alolan Raichu is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Wild Charge.
    • Alolan Raichu is the only dual-typed Pikaclone without a type immunity.

    Origin

    Physiologically, Raichu resembles the kangaroo rat. Its PokéDex entries of being able to electrocute elephants may reference the documentary by Thomas Edison named Electrocuting an Elephant, in which electricity was tested to kill such animals.

    Alolan Raichu might be based on the Surfing Pikachu, but it might also just be based solely on surfing, which was invented in Hawaii. Its design is also similar to when Raichu uses the move Surf in the Pokémon Stadium series, in which it rides on its tail. Also, Alolan Raichu's designer; Atsuko Nishida, stated that the motif of the design was bread, which is possibly why Alolan Raichu is often associated with pancakes in the anime and games.

    Etymology

    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.

    Gallery

    Normal Form

    Alolan Form

    See also

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