Raichuin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Mouse Pokémon
If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
Raichu in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Kantonian Raichu is #26 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its electric typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (12)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PsychicLevel: 1Psychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Iron TailLevel: 1Iron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| SparkLevel: 1Spark | electric | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 36Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Sharply increases the user's SPEED. | ||||||
| ThunderpunchLevel: 40Thunderpunch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLevel: 43Light Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light. | ||||||
| Play RoughLevel: 47Play Rough | fairy | PWR90 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may lower ATTACK. | ||||||
| ThunderLevel: 50Thunder | electric | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
Pre-evolution-only Moves (5)
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: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | |||
| Reduces the foe's ATTACK. | |||||||
| Thunder WaveLevel: 8(Pikachu · Level 8)Thunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP20 | |||
| A move that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| SlamLevel: 22(Pikachu · Level 22)Slam | normal | PWR80 | ACC75 | PP20 | |||
| Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc. | |||||||
| CharmLevel: 1(Pichu · Level 1)Charm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| Sharply lowers the foe's ATTACK. | |||||||
| Sweet KissLevel: 11(Pichu · Level 11)Sweet Kiss | fairy | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP10 | |||
| A move that causes confusion. | |||||||
TM/HM Moves (17)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower 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. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM34TM34 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM50TM50 | |
| Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM05HM05 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (4)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderpunch(Route 52)Thunderpunch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | |||||||
| Dynamicpunch(Trovitopolis Dept Store 5F)Dynamicpunch | fighting | PWR100 | ACC50 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that always confuses. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Moro House1)Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
Type Summary
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.
Base Stats
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