Raichu.
BST 485 · electric
Raichu is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
Raichu base stats
BST 485 · ranges at level 100Raichu weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeRaichu abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenRaichu evolution line
3 stages
Best Raichu moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerRaichu moves
gen 9 · 87 moves · 23 level-up · 51 TM/HM · 13 tutorRaichu Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstIts long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.
It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.
As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.
When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon’s nest.
This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, RAICHU plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this POKéMON’s nest.
This POKéMON exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. RAICHU searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.
If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
When its electric ity builds, its muscles are stimu lated, and it be comes more aggres sive than usual.
If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electri city from the atmosphere.
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
Raichu species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Raichu
Raichu is a Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power. Raichu stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Raichu base stats
Raichu has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 110 (very good), while its lowest is Defense at 55 (below average). Raichu functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Raichu is fast with a base Speed of 110.
Raichu weaknesses and resistances
As a Electric-type, Raichu is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Raichu 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Raichu abilities
Raichu's abilities include Static, Lightning Rod. Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Lightning Rod, which redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Raichu moves and learnset
Raichu can learn 87 moves in Generation 9, including 23 by leveling up, 51 via TM/HM, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power), Wild Charge (Electric, 90 power), Discharge (Electric, 80 power). For coverage, Raichu can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Raichu
Raichu has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Raichu yields 3 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 2,816 steps to hatch from an Egg. Raichu belongs to the Ground and Fairy egg groups. Raichu is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu). Wild Raichu may be found holding Oran Berry.
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