Where can I find Raichu in Polished Crystal?

Raichu can be found in 3 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Raichu is a electric-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Raichu learn in Polished Crystal?

Raichu can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Raichuin Pokémon Polished Crystal

electric

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock! Raichu is the evolution of Pikachu, offering better stats than its pre-evolution. In Polished Crystal, we have both the standard and Alolan forms, which brings Psychic type to the table. If evolved from a Pikachu that knows Surf or Flying, it will retain that move even though it does not keep the visual form. Fast enough to outspeed most things and also has a pretty high Special Attack compared to other Pokemon. Alolan Raichu does not retain the Pikablu shiny colorway when it evolves, but the plain form does. Teach it Thunder and Volt Switch and pair it with a Pokemon that has Drizzle as it's ability for a high accuracy and speed combo.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Electric

Dex

#023 Johto Dex · #026 National

Abilities

Static(Primary)

Contact may cause paralysis.

Static(Secondary)

Contact may cause paralysis.

Lightning Rod(Hidden)

Electric moves boost Sp.Atk. Nullifies Electric-type damage.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground, fairy

Hatch Rate

Faster (10 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

179

EV Yield

3 Speed

Wild Held Items

Oranberry(50%)Lightball(5%)

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Alolan

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Pichu

Base form

→

Pikachu

Level up Pichu with high friendship

→

Raichu

Use Thunder Stone on Pikachu

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How to Obtain

Look for Raichu in Cerulean Cave B1F (very rare). Expect to find it at level 71.

Wild Encounters (1)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Raichu.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric		90	100	15
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (4)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	electric	40	100	30
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	An attack that may cause paralysis.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
1	ReversalLevel: 1Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
1	ReversalLevel: 1Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (10)

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	0	100	40	Pikachu · Level 5
5	GrowlLevel: 5(Pikachu · Level 5)Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
13	Double KickLevel: 13(Pikachu · Level 13)Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30	Pikachu · Level 13
13	Double KickLevel: 13(Pikachu · Level 13)Double Kick	A double kicking attack.
21	Mud SlapLevel: 21(Pikachu · Level 21)Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10	Pikachu · Level 21
21	Mud SlapLevel: 21(Pikachu · Level 21)Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
26	SparkLevel: 26(Pikachu · Level 26)Spark	electric	65	100	20	Pikachu · Level 26
26	SparkLevel: 26(Pikachu · Level 26)Spark	An attack that may cause paralysis.
34	ExtremespeedLevel: 34(Pikachu · Level 34)Extremespeed	normal	80	100	5	Pikachu · Level 34
34	ExtremespeedLevel: 34(Pikachu · Level 34)Extremespeed	A powerful firststrike attack.
10	Sweet KissLevel: 10(Pichu · Level 10)Sweet Kiss	fairy	0	75	10	Pichu · Level 10
10	Sweet KissLevel: 10(Pichu · Level 10)Sweet Kiss	A move that may confuse the foe.
13	Nasty PlotLevel: 13(Pichu · Level 13)Nasty Plot	dark	0	100	20	Pichu · Level 13
13	Nasty PlotLevel: 13(Pichu · Level 13)Nasty Plot	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Atk.
23	Scary FaceLevel: 23(Pichu · Level 23)Scary Face	normal	0	100	10	Pichu · Level 23
23	Scary FaceLevel: 23(Pichu · Level 23)Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
28	SingLevel: 28(Pichu · Level 28)Sing	normal	0	75	15	Pichu · Level 28
28	SingLevel: 28(Pichu · Level 28)Sing	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
38	Petal DanceLevel: 38(Pichu · Level 38)Petal Dance	grass	120	100	10	Pichu · Level 38
38	Petal DanceLevel: 38(Pichu · Level 38)Petal Dance	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Disarm VoiceDisarm Voice	fairy	40	100	15
Disarm VoiceDisarm Voice	An attack that never misses.
Double SlapDouble Slap	normal	15	85	10
Double SlapDouble Slap	Repeatedly slaps 2-5 times.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.

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TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Switches out after making its attack.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	40	100	20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Raichu. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Raichu resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

electric0.5×flying0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Raichu, either offensively or defensively.

Raichuin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry