Raichuin Pokémon SoulGold
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.
Raichu in Pokémon SoulGold
Alola Raichu is #26 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its electric typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Paralyzes on contact.
Draws electrical moves.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (23)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder PunchLevel: 0Thunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 1Nasty Plot | dark | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| FeintLevel: 1Feint | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. | ||||||
| SparkLevel: 1Spark | electric | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| CharmLevel: 1Charm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | ||||||
| Sweet KissLevel: 1Sweet Kiss | fairy | 0 | 75 | 10 | ||
| Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion. | ||||||
| Play NiceLevel: 1Play Nice | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail. | ||||||
| NuzzleLevel: 1Nuzzle | electric | 20 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Rubs its cheeks against the foe, paralyzing it. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack | normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock | electric | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Double TeamLevel: 8Double Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Electro BallLevel: 12Electro Ball | electric | 1 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 20Agility | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | ||||||
| Iron TailLevel: 28Iron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | ||
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | ||||||
| DischargeLevel: 32Discharge | electric | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze. | ||||||
| ThunderboltLevel: 36Thunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLevel: 40Light Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThunderLevel: 44Thunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | ||
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Volt TackleLevel: 50Volt Tackle | electric | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that slightly hurts the user. | ||||||
| Zap CannonLevel: 60Zap Cannon | electric | 0 | 50 | 5 | ||
| Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate. |
Egg Moves (16)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReversalReversal | fighting | 1 | 100 | 15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| BideBide | normal | 1 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | |||||
| PresentPresent | normal | 1 | 90 | 15 | |
| A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP. | |||||
| EncoreEncore | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns. | |||||
| Double SlapDouble Slap | normal | 15 | 85 | 10 | |
| Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times. | |||||
| WishWish | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work. | |||||
| ChargeCharge | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Charges power to boost the Electric move used next. | |||||
| Fake OutFake Out | normal | 40 | 100 | 10 | |
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | |||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | |||||
| TickleTickle | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense. | |||||
| FlailFlail | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||
| Lucky ChantLucky Chant | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Prevents the foe from landing critical hits. | |||||
| BestowBestow | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| The user gives its held item to the foe. | |||||
| Disarming VoiceDisarming Voice | fairy | 40 | 0 | 15 | |
| Lets out a charming cry that cannot be evaded. | |||||
| Electric TerrainElectric Terrain | electric | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep. |
TM/HM Moves (40)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| Brutal SwingBrutal Swing | dark | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM59TM59 | |
| Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | 50 | 90 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Draining KissDraining Kiss | fairy | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM64TM64 | |
| An attack that absorbs over half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice | normal | 40 | 100 | 15 | TM49TM49 | |
| Does more damage every turn it is used. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52TM52 | |
| Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Play RoughPlay Rough | fairy | 90 | 90 | 10 | TM98TM98 | |
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 0 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM63TM63 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| TrailblazeTrailblaze | grass | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM60TM60 | |
| The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed. | ||||||
| Volt SwitchVolt Switch | electric | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM72TM72 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM93TM93 | |
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. |
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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