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
Megax 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.
Field becomes Electric.
Field becomes Electric.
Field becomes Electric.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Pre-evolution-only Moves (21)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NuzzleLevel: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Nuzzle | electric | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| Rubs its cheeks against the foe, paralyzing it. | |||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Nasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | |||||||
| CharmLevel: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Charm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | |||||||
| Sweet KissLevel: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Sweet Kiss | fairy | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP10 | |||
| Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion. | |||||||
| Play NiceLevel: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Play Nice | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |||
| Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail. | |||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Quick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | |||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | |||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | |||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | |||||||
| Thunder ShockLevel: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Thunder Shock | electric | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | |||
| An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | |||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1(Pikachu · Level 1)Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | |||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | |||||||
| Thunder WaveLevel: 4(Pikachu · Level 4)Thunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |||
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | |||||||
| Double TeamLevel: 8(Pikachu · Level 8)Double Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | |||
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | |||||||
| Electro BallLevel: 12(Pikachu · Level 12)Electro Ball | electric | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP10 | |||
| Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | |||||||
| FeintLevel: 16(Pikachu · Level 16)Feint | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |||
| An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. | |||||||
| SparkLevel: 20(Pikachu · Level 20)Spark | electric | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. | |||||||
| AgilityLevel: 24(Pikachu · Level 24)Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |||
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | |||||||
| Iron TailLevel: 28(Pikachu · Level 28)Iron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | |||
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | |||||||
| DischargeLevel: 32(Pikachu · Level 32)Discharge | electric | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | |||
| Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze. | |||||||
| ThunderboltLevel: 36(Pikachu · Level 36)Thunderbolt | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | |||
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | |||||||
| Light ScreenLevel: 40(Pikachu · Level 40)Light Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |||
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | |||||||
| ThunderLevel: 44(Pikachu · Level 44)Thunder | electric | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | |||
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Volt TackleLevel: 54(Pikachu · Level 54)Volt Tackle | electric | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | |||
| A life-risking tackle that slightly 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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