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Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

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

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Electric

Dex

#023 Johto Dex · #026 National

Abilities

Static(Primary)

Paralyzes on contact.

Lightning Rod(Secondary)

Draws electrical moves.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field, fairy

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

243

EV Yield

3 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Pichu

Base form

→

Pikachu

Level up Pichu with high friendship

→

Raichu

Use Thunder Stone on Pikachu outside Alola

→

Alolan Raichu

Use Thunder Stone on Pikachu in Alola

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Raichu has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve pikachu or pichu to get one.

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	ThunderboltLevel: 0Thunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
0	ThunderboltLevel: 0Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	electric	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	ThunderboltLevel: 1Thunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
1	ThunderboltLevel: 1Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
33	Double TeamLevel: 33Double Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
33	Double TeamLevel: 33Double Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
36	SparkLevel: 36Spark	electric	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
36	SparkLevel: 36Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
39	NuzzleLevel: 39Nuzzle	electric	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
39	NuzzleLevel: 39Nuzzle	Rubs its cheeks against the foe, paralyzing it.
44	DischargeLevel: 44Discharge	electric	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
44	DischargeLevel: 44Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
47	SlamLevel: 47Slam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
47	SlamLevel: 47Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
49	Iron TailLevel: 49Iron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
49	Iron TailLevel: 49Iron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
52	ThunderboltLevel: 52Thunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
52	ThunderboltLevel: 52Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
55	AgilityLevel: 55Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
55	AgilityLevel: 55Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
57	Volt TackleLevel: 57Volt Tackle	electric	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
57	Volt TackleLevel: 57Volt Tackle	A life-risking tackle that slightly hurts the user.
60	Wild ChargeLevel: 60Wild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
60	Wild ChargeLevel: 60Wild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
63	Light ScreenLevel: 63Light Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
63	Light ScreenLevel: 63Light Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
68	ThunderLevel: 68Thunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10
68	ThunderLevel: 68Thunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.

Egg Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ReversalReversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
BideBide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10
BideBide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
PresentPresent	normal	PWR1	ACC90	PP15
PresentPresent	A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
Double SlapDouble Slap	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP10
Double SlapDouble Slap	Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times.
WishWish	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
WishWish	A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work.
ChargeCharge	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
ChargeCharge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
Fake OutFake Out	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP10
Fake OutFake Out	Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
TickleTickle	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
TickleTickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Lucky ChantLucky Chant	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Lucky ChantLucky Chant	Prevents the foe from landing critical hits.
BestowBestow	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
BestowBestow	The user gives its held item to the foe.
Disarming VoiceDisarming Voice	fairy	PWR40	ACC0	PP15
Disarming VoiceDisarming Voice	Lets out a charming cry that cannot be evaded.
Electric TerrainElectric Terrain	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Electric TerrainElectric Terrain	Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (4)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	electric	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	ThunderboltLevel: 1Thunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
1	ThunderboltLevel: 1Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ReversalReversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
BideBide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10
BideBide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
PresentPresent	normal	PWR1	ACC90	PP15
PresentPresent	A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
Double SlapDouble Slap	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP10
Double SlapDouble Slap	Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times.
WishWish	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
WishWish	A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work.
ChargeCharge	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
ChargeCharge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (7)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Raichu cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
5	GrowlLevel: 5(Pikachu · Level 5)Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Pikachu · Level 5
5	GrowlLevel: 5(Pikachu · Level 5)Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
7	Play NiceLevel: 7(Pikachu · Level 7)Play Nice	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Pikachu · Level 7
7	Play NiceLevel: 7(Pikachu · Level 7)Play Nice	Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail.
13	Electro BallLevel: 13(Pikachu · Level 13)Electro Ball	electric	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	Pikachu · Level 13
13	Electro BallLevel: 13(Pikachu · Level 13)Electro Ball	Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes.
21	FeintLevel: 21(Pikachu · Level 21)Feint	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Pikachu · Level 21
21	FeintLevel: 21(Pikachu · Level 21)Feint	Attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.
1	CharmLevel: 1(Pichu · Level 1)Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Pichu · Level 1
1	CharmLevel: 1(Pichu · Level 1)Charm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
10	Sweet KissLevel: 10(Pichu · Level 10)Sweet Kiss	fairy	PWR0	ACC75	PP10	Pichu · Level 10
10	Sweet KissLevel: 10(Pichu · Level 10)Sweet Kiss	Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion.
13	Nasty PlotLevel: 13(Pichu · Level 13)Nasty Plot	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Pichu · Level 13
13	Nasty PlotLevel: 13(Pichu · Level 13)Nasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.

TM/HM Moves (40)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	PWR50	ACC90	PP10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.