Raichu
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| Raichu
(ライチュウ Raichu) | |
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| General | |
| National Dex: | #026 |
| Evolves From: | Pikachu |
| Evolves Into: | None |
| Generation: | Generation I |
| Pronunciation: | 
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| Base Stats | |
| HP: | 60 |
| Attack: | 90 |
| Defense: | 55 |
| Special Atk: | 90 |
| Special Def: | 80 |
| Speed: | 100 |
| Biological Details | |
| Species: | Mouse Pokémon |
| Type(s): | Electric |
| Height: | 2'07" (0.8 m) |
| Weight: | 66.1 lbs. (30.0kg) |
| Abilities: | |
| Pokédex Color: | Yellow |
| Gender: | 50% ♀/ 50% ♂ |
Raichu (ライチュウ Raichu) is an Electric-type Pokémon and is the evolved form of Pikachu, and the final form of Pichu. Pikachu evolve into Raichu by the use of a Thunderstone.
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[edit] Apperance
Raichu are a rodent-like Pokémon, similar to its previous forms. Unlike Pichu or Pikachu, which both have yellow fur, Raichu have an orange-brown fur. Additionally, its electrical sacs are yellow, unlike its previous forms red colouring. Raichu also have a long, thin, black tail that ends in a large lightning bolt shape.
[edit] Anime
Raichu made its debut appearance in the episode Electric Shock Showdown, under the ownership of Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader in Vermilion City. In this episode Ash's Pikachu is defeated in a one-on-one battle with Surge's Raichu, which then leads to Surge commenting on how Ash could never defeat his Raichu because his Pikachu was to weak.
Ash and Pikachu both, refusing to go through with evolving Pikachu in order to increase its power, face off against Lt. Surge again, this time using speed rather than power. By tiring Raichu out Pikachu defeats Raichu winning the battle.
Another Raichu, under the ownership of a trainer named Sho, was seen in Pika and Goliath!. Sho's Raichu used Hyper Beam at point blank range on Ash's Pikachu causing it to be in critical condition. This episode was very similar to the previously mentioned Electric Shock Showdown.
Another Raichu, nicknamed "Sugar" was seen under the ownership of an elderly woman named Abigail in the episode Cooking up a Sweet Story.
Ash trained a Raichu, in the episode Pokémon Summer School Course!!, at a Summer School for Pokémon.
[edit] Games
[edit] Pokédex Entries
| Pokédex Entries | |
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| Red | |
| Blue | |
| Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power. | |
| Yellow | |
| When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. | |
| Gold | |
| When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. | |
| Silver | |
| If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. | |
| Crystal | |
| If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere. | |
| Ruby | |
| 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. | |
| Sapphire | |
| 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. | |
| Emerald | |
| If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down. | |
| FireRed | |
| Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint. | |
| LeafGreen | |
| Its long tail serves as ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power. | |
| Diamond | |
| It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail. | |
| Pearl | |
| It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size. | |
| Platinum | |
| Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. | |
[edit] Origins
The name Raichu originates from the Japanese word rai, which means "thunder," and "chuu," a word referring to the squeak made by a mouse.
[edit] Known Trainers With a Raichu
