Raichuin Pokémon Johto Legends
electric
Pokédex Entry
Mouse Pokémon
If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
Raichu in Pokémon Johto Legends
Raichu is #26 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Johto Legends. This page covers its electric typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Electric
Dex
#182 Regional Dex · #026 National
Abilities
Static(Primary)
Contact move cause paralysis.
Lightning Rod(Secondary)
Electric moves increase Sp.Atk.
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
ground, fairy
Hatch Rate
Faster (10 cycles)
Catch Rate
75
Base Exp
122
EV Yield
None
Wild Held Items
Weak To
ground ×2
Resists
electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Look for Raichu in Power Plant (very rare). Expect to find it at level 68.
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (5)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderpunchLevel: 1Thunderpunch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | ||||||
| ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock | electric | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Lowers the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Lets the user get in the first hit. | ||||||
| ThunderboltLevel: 1Thunderbolt | electric | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
Pre-evolution-only Moves (9)
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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Learned from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GrowlLevel: 5(Pikachu · Level 5)Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | |||
| Reduces the foe's Attack. | |||||||
| CharmLevel: 7(Pikachu · Level 7)Charm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| Harshly lowers the foe's Attack. | |||||||
| SparkLevel: 13(Pikachu · Level 13)Spark | electric | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Thunder WaveLevel: 18(Pikachu · Level 18)Thunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| A move that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Sweet KissLevel: 21(Pikachu · Level 21)Sweet Kiss | fairy | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP10 | |||
| A move that causes confusion. | |||||||
| NuzzleLevel: 26(Pikachu · Level 26)Nuzzle | electric | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| Nuzzles foe to always paralyze. | |||||||
| DischargeLevel: 29(Pikachu · Level 29)Discharge | electric | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | |||
| Flare of electricity, can paralyze. | |||||||
| SlamLevel: 37(Pikachu · Level 37)Slam | normal | PWR80 | ACC75 | PP20 | |||
| Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc. | |||||||
| AgilityLevel: 45(Pikachu · Level 45)Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | |||
| Sharply increases the user's Speed. | |||||||
Egg Moves (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReversalReversal | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Stronger if the user's HP is low. | |||||
| PresentPresent | normal | PWR1 | ACC90 | PP15 | |
| A bomb that may restore HP. | |||||
| EncoreEncore | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times. | |||||
| DoubleslapDoubleslap | fairy | PWR15 | ACC85 | PP10 | |
| Repeatedly slaps 2-5 times. | |||||
| Disarm VoiceDisarm Voice | fairy | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Shrill shriek that never misses. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Always leaves at least 1HP. | |||||
| Volt TackleVolt Tackle | electric | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Dangerous tackle that hurts user. | |||||
| Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Successive hits raise power. | |||||
| Fake OutFake Out | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Foe flinches if used first turn. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (27)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | PWR100 | ACC50 | PP5 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that always confuses. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM09TM09 | |
| Electric tackle, hurts the user. | ||||||
| The power varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| DazzlingleamDazzlingleam | fairy | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM12TM12 | |
| User emits a powerful flash. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Ups Spcl.Def with a wall of light. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Prevents all status problems. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may reduce Defense. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| brickbreakbrickbreak | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM31TM31 | |
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Raises Defense with a barrier. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM49TM49 | |
| A strong watertype attack. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM51TM51 | |
| Spcl.Def can be lowered. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotNasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM55TM55 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Spcl.Atk. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| PoweruppunchPoweruppunch | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM58TM58 | |
| Will always raise user's Attack. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM70TM70 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (4)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder FangThunder Fang | electric | PWR65 | ACC95 | PP15 | TutorTutor | |
| Stunning jaws, flinch or paralyze. | ||||||
| ThunderpunchThunderpunch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | |
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | ||||||
| Volt SwitchVolt Switch | electric | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | |
| After attacking, user switches out. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | |
| Damage depends on target's weight. | ||||||
Type Summary
1
Weaknesses
3
Resistances
0
Immunities
14
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Raichu. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Raichu resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Raichu, either offensively or defensively.
Sandshrew
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Sandslash
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Nidoqueen
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Nidoking
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Diglett
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Alolan Diglett
groundsteel
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Dugtrio
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Alolan Dugtrio
groundsteel
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Geodude
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Graveler
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Golem
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Onix
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Steelix
steelground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Cubone
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Marowak
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Rhyhorn
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Rhydon
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Rhyperior
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Typhlosion
fireground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Wooper
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
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Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.
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raichu in Polished CrystalelectricHP 60 -10Attack 100 +10Defense 55 -5Sp. Atk 100 +10Speed 121 +11
raichu in 5 gameselectricHP 60 -10Defense 55 -5
raichu in Emerald LegacyelectricHP 60 -10Defense 55 -5Speed 100 -10
raichu in Pokémon Orangeelectricpsychicdifferent typingHP 60 -10Attack 85 -5Defense 50 -10Sp. Atk 95 +5Sp. Def 85 +5
raichu in AmbrosiaelectricHP 60 -10Defense 55 -5Speed 111 +1
raichu in Red++electricHP 60 -10Defense 55 -5Sp. Def 90 +10
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