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{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Pikachu|next=Sandshrew}}
 
 
{{PokéBox
 
{{PokéBox
|border={{Electric}}
 
|backcolor={{Electric}}
 
 
|name=Raichu
 
|name=Raichu
|jname=(ライチュウ ''Raichuu'')
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|jname=ライチュウ Raichuu
 
|image=026Raichu.png
 
|image=026Raichu.png
 
|ndex=026
 
|ndex=026
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|dexkanto = 026
|evofrom=[[Pikachu]]
 
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|dexjohto = 023
|evointo=None
 
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|dexhoenn = 157
|gen=[[Generation I]]
 
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|dexcekalos = 037
|pronun=<math>RYE-choo</math>
 
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|ndexprev=Pikachu
|hp=60
 
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|ndexnext=Sandshrew
|atk=90
 
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|evofrom=Pikachu
|def=55
 
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|gen=Generation I
|satk=90
 
|sdef=80
 
|spd=100
 
|total=475
 
 
|species=Mouse Pokémon
 
|species=Mouse Pokémon
|type={{type|Electric}}
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|type=Electric
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|body=06
|height=<span class="explain" title="0.8 m">2'07"</span>
 
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|egg1=Fairy
|weight=<span class="explain" title="30.0kg">66.1 lbs.</span>
 
  +
|egg2=Ground
|ability=[[Static]]<br>[[Lightningrod]] (Dream World)
 
  +
|imheight=2'07"
|color=<span style="color:yellow;">'''Yellow'''</span>
 
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|metheight=0.8 m
|gender=<span class="female">50% ♀</span>/<span class="male">50% ♂</span>
 
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|imweight=66.1 lbs.
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|metweight=30.0 kg
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|ability=[[Static]]
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|dw=Lightningrod
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|color=Yellow
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|male=50
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|evo=[[File:172.gif|link=Pichu]][[File:025.gif|link=Pikachu]][[File:026.gif|link=]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
'''Raichu''' (Japanese: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichuu'') is an {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
 
'''Raichu''' (Japanese: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichuu'') is an {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
   
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It is a member of the [[Pikachu-family Pokémon]].
==Appearance==
 
Raichu is a rodent-like [[Pokémon]], sort of similar to its previous forms. Unlike [[Pichu]] or [[Pikachu]], which both have yellow fur, Raichu has an orange-brown fur. It's has long ears, feet, but stubby arms with no fingers. Additionally, its electrical sacs are yellow, unlike its previous form's red coloring.It has a white belly, the tips of its arms and toes are brown. The soles of its feet are tan-colored and the paw pads on the undersides are yellow-ish orange. Raichu also have a long, thin, black tail that ends in a large lightning bolt shape. Male Raichus have larger "lightning bolt tails" than females. They are also bigger than their previous evolved forms.
 
   
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==Biology==
==Special abilities==
 
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===Physiology===
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Raichu is a rodent-like [[Pokémon]], similar to its previous evolution forms. Unlike [[Pichu]] or [[Pikachu]], which both have yellow fur, Raichu has orange-brown fur. It has long ears and feet, but has stubby arms with no noticeable fingers. Additionally, its electrical sacs are yellow, unlike its previous form's red coloring. It has a white belly, the tips of its arms and toes are brown. The soles of its feet are tan-colored and the paw pads on the undersides are yellowish orange. Raichu also have a long, thin, black tail that ends in a large lightning bolt shape. Male Raichu have larger "lightning bolt tails" than females. They are also bigger than their previous evolved forms.
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  +
===Special abilities===
 
Raichu has the ability [[Static]] and the hidden ability [[Lightningrod]]. Static allows Raichu to paralyze its foe when making a physical move. Lightningrod allows Raichu to draw in all {{Type|Electric}}-type attacks.
 
Raichu has the ability [[Static]] and the hidden ability [[Lightningrod]]. Static allows Raichu to paralyze its foe when making a physical move. Lightningrod allows Raichu to draw in all {{Type|Electric}}-type attacks.
 
==In the anime==
 
[[File:ElectricShockShowdown.gif|thumb|left|Lt. Surge's Raichu against Ash's Pikachu.]]
 
Raichu made its debut appearance in the episode ''[[IL014: Electric Shock Showdown|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 [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], which then leads to Surge commenting on how [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] could never defeat his Raichu because his [[Pikachu]] was too 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 and wins 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'' episode.
 
 
Another Raichu, named "Sugar" was seen under the ownership of an elderly woman named [[Abigail]] in the episode ''[[Cooking up a Sweet Story]]''.
 
 
In the first episode of the Summer Camp for Pokemon episodes, Ash was given a Raichu to train and battle who was shy but warmed up to Ash but Ash had to return it after the battle.[[File:Pikachu_using_Aglity.png|thumb|Ash's Pikachu versus Lt. Surge's Raichu.]]
 
   
 
==Evolution==
 
==Evolution==
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|blackwhite=[[Poké Transfer]], [[Dream World]]
 
|blackwhite=[[Poké Transfer]], [[Dream World]]
 
|bwrarity=None
 
|bwrarity=None
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|xy=Evolve [[Pikachu]]
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|xyrarity=None
 
}}
 
}}
   
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===Pokédex entries===
 
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Pokédexentries
{{GenIPokédex|
 
backcolor={{Electric}}
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|backcolor={{Electric}}
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|gen=I
 
|redblue=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
 
|redblue=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.
 
|yellow=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
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|black 2 = Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
 
|black 2 = Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
 
|white 2 = Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
 
|white 2 = Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
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|x = When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
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|y = It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
 
}}
 
}}
   
 
===Learnset===
 
===Learnset===
====Generation I====
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====Leveling====
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<tabber>
''Main article: [[Raichu/Learnset Generation I]]''
 
  +
Generation V=
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{{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=V}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[ThunderShock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Tail Whip]]|–|100|30|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric|Special}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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|-|
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Generation IV=
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{{MovessettopIII
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|backcolor={{Electric}}
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}}
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{{MovessetmidIII
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|1|'''[[ThunderShock]]'''|40|100|30|{{type|Electric}}|Special|Cool|3
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidIII
  +
|1|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Cute|2
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidIII
  +
|1|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|{{type|Normal}}|Physical|Cool|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidIII
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|1|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|{{type|Electric}}|Special|Cool|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetendII
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|backcolor={{Electric}}
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}}
  +
|-|
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Generation III=
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{{MovessettopII
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|backcolor={{Electric}}
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidII
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|1|'''[[ThunderShock]]'''|40|100|30|{{type|Electric}}|Cool|4|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidII
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|1|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|{{type|Normal}}|Cute|2|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidII
  +
|1|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|{{type|Normal}}|Cool|3|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidII
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|1|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|{{type|Electric}}|Cool|4|0
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}}
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{{MovessetendII
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|backcolor={{Electric}}
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}}
  +
|-|
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Generation II=
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{{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=II}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[ThunderShock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
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|-|
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Generation I=
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{{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=I}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[ThunderShock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
  +
</tabber>
   
====Generation II====
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====TM/HM====
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<tabber>
''Main article: [[Raichu/Learnset Generation II]]''
 
  +
Generation IV=
  +
{{MovessettoptmIII
  +
|backcolor={{Electric}}
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM01|[[Focus Punch]]|150|100|20|{{type|Fighting}}|Physical|Tough|1
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|{{type|Poison}}|Status|Smart|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|—|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|Special|Smart|1
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM15|[[Hyper Beam]]|150|90|5|{{type|Normal}}|Special|Cool|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM16|[[Light Screen]]|—|—|30|{{type|Psychic}}|Status|Beauty|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM17|[[Protect]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Cute|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM18|[[Rain Dance]]|—|—|5|{{type|Water}}|Status|Tough|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM21|[[Frustration]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Physical|Cute|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM23|[[Iron Tail]]|100|75|15|{{type|Steel}}|Physical|Cool|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM24|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|{{type|Electric}}|Special|Cool|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM25|'''[[Thunder]]'''|120|70|10|{{type|Electric}}|Special|Cute|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM27|[[Return]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Physical|Cute|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM28|[[Dig]]|80|100|10|{{type|Ground}}|Physical|Smart|1
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM31|[[Brick Break]]|75|100|15|{{type|Fighting}}|Physical|Cool|3
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM32|[[Double Team]]|—|—|15|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Cool|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM34|'''[[Shock Wave]]'''|60|—|20|{{type|Electric}}|Special|Cool|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Physical|Cute|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM43|[[Secret Power]]|70|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Physical|Smart|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|{{type|Psychic}}|Status|Cute|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
  +
|TM45|[[Attract]]|—|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Cute|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM46|[[Hidden Power]]|40|100|10|{{type|Dark}}|Physical|Tough|0
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM52|[[Focus Blast]]|120|70|15|{{type|Fight}}|Special|Cool|2
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM56|[[Fling]]|—|100|10|{{type|Dark}}|Physical|Tough|1
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM57|'''[[Charge Beam]]'''|50|90|10|{{type|Electric}}|Special|Beauty|2
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM58|[[Endure]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Tough|2
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM68|[[Giga Impact]]|150|90|5|{{type|Normal}}|Physical|Beauty|2
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}}
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{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM70|[[Flash]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Beauty|2
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}}
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{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM73|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|{{type|Electric}}|Status|Cool|2
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}}
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{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM78|[[Captivate]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Beauty|2
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM82|[[Sleep Talk]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Cute|3
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}}
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{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM83|[[Natural Gift]]|—|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|Physical|Cool|2
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM86|[[Grass Knot]]|—|100|20|{{type|Grass}}|Special|Smart|2
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM87|[[Swagger]]|—|90|15|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Cute|2
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|TM90|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}|Status|Smart|1
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|Physical|Tough|3
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}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmIII
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|HM06|[[Rock Smash]]|40|100|15|{{type|Fighting}}|Physical|Tough|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetendII
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|backcolor={{Electric}}
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}}
  +
|-|
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Generation III=
  +
{{MovessettoptmII
  +
|backcolor={{Electric}}
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM01|[[Focus Punch]]|150|100|20|{{type|Fighting}}|Tough|3|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|{{type|Poison}}|Smart|3|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|—|85|10|{{type|Normal}}|Smart|3|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM15|[[Hyper Beam]]|15|90|5|{{type|Normal}}|Cool|4|4
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM16|[[Light Screen]]|—|—|30|{{type|Psychic}}|Beauty|1|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM17|[[Protect]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}|Cute|1|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM18|[[Rain Dance]]|—|—|5|{{type|Water}}|Tough|1|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM21|[[Frustration]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Cute|1|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM23|[[Iron Tail]]|100|75|15|{{type|Steel}}|Cool|1|4
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM24|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|{{type|Electric}}|Cool|4|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM25|'''[[Thunder]]'''|120|70|10|{{type|Electric}}|Cool|2|2
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM27|[[Return]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Cute|1|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM28|[[Dig]]|60|100|10|{{type|Ground}}|Smart|1|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM31|[[Brick Break]]|75|100|15|{{type|Fighting}}|Cool|1|4
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM32|[[Double Team]]|—|—|15|{{type|Normal}}|Cool|2|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM34|'''[[Shock Wave]]'''|60|—|20|{{type|Electric}}|Cool|2|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Cute|2|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM43|[[Secret Power]]|70|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|Smart|1|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|{{type|Psychic}}|Cute|2|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM45|[[Attract]]|—|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|Cute|2|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|TM46|[[Thief]]|40|100|10|{{type|Dark}}|Tough|1|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|Tough|2|1
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|70|20|{{type|Normal}}|Beauty|3|0
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtmII
  +
|HM06|[[Rock Smash]]|20|100|15|{{type|Fighting}}|Tough|1|3
  +
}}
  +
{{MovessetendII
  +
|backcolor={{Electric}}
  +
}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation II=
  +
{{Movessettoptm|backcolor={{Electric}}|gen=II}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM01|[[DynamicPunch]]|100|50|5|{{type|Fighting}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM02|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM03|[[Curse]]|—|—|10|{{type|???}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM04|[[Rollout]]|30|90|20|{{type|Rock}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|{{type|Poison}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM07|[[Zap Cannon]]|100|50|5|{{type|Electric}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|—|100|15|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM13|[[Snore]]|40|100|15|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM15|[[Hyper Beam]]|150|90|5|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM17|[[Protect]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM18|[[Rain Dance]]|—|—|5|{{type|Water}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM20|[[Endure]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM21|[[Frustration]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM23|[[Iron Tail]]|100|75|15|{{type|Steel}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM25|'''[[Thunder]]'''|120|70|10|{{type|Electric}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM27|[[Return]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM31|[[Mud-Slap]]|20|100|10|{{type|Ground}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM32|[[Double Team]]|—|—|15|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM34|[[Swagger]]|—|90|15|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM35|[[Sleep Talk]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM39|[[Swift]]|60|—|20|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM40|[[Defense Curl]]|—|—|40|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM41|'''[[ThunderPunch]]'''|75|100|15|{{type|Electric}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM43|[[Detect]]|—|—|5|{{type|Fighting}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|{{type|Psychic}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM45|[[Attract]]|—|100|15|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM46|[[Thief]]|40|100|10|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation I=
  +
{{Movessettoptm|backcolor={{Electric}}|gen=I}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM01|[[Mega Punch]]|80|85|20|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM05|[[Mega Kick]]|120|75|5|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|{{type|Poison}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM08|[[Body Slam]]|85|100|15|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM09|[[Take Down]]|90|85|20|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM10|[[Double-Edge]]|120|100|15|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM15|[[Hyper Beam]]|150|90|5|{{type|Normal}}}}
  +
{{Movessetmidtm|TM16|[[Pay Day]]|40|100|20|{{type|Normal}}}}
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====Generation III====
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====Tutoring====
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''Main article: [[Raichu/Learnset Generation III]]''
 
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''Main article: [[Raichu/Learnset Generation IV]]''
 
 
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|no|no|yes|yes|yes|[[Swift]]|60|—|20|{{type|Normal}}|Special|Cool|2
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|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''[[ThunderPunch]]'''|75|100|15|{{type|Electric}}|Physical|Cool|2
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|yes|no|no|[[Defense Curl]]|—|—|40|{{type|Normal}}|Cute|2|0
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|yes|yes|yes|[[Double-Edge]]|120|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|Tough|6|0
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|yes|no|no|[[Endure]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}|Tough|2|0
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|yes|yes|yes|[[Mega Kick]]|120|75|5|{{type|Normal}}|Cool|4|0
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|yes|yes|yes|[[Mega Punch]]|80|85|20|{{type|Normal}}|Tough|4|0
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|yes|yes|yes|[[Mimic]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}|Cute|1|0
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|yes|no|no|[[Rollout]]|30|90|20|{{type|Rock}}|Tough|3|0
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|yes|no|no|[[Sleep Talk]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}|Cute|3|0
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|yes|yes|yes|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}|Smart|2|0
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==Origins==
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==Appearances==
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===In the anime===
[[File:Raichu.jpg|thumb|Raichu in the anime]]The name '''Raichu''' originates from the Japanese word '''rai''', which means "[[thunder]]," and "chuu," a word referring to the squeak made by a mouse. Its name is also very similar to the Raiju, a lighting creature from Japanese mythology.
 
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[[File:ElectricShockShowdown.gif|thumb|left|Lt. Surge's Raichu against Ash's Pikachu.]]
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{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
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Raichu made its debut appearance in the episode ''[[IL014: Electric Shock Showdown|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 [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], which then leads to Surge commenting on how [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] could never defeat his Raichu because his [[Pikachu]] was too weak.
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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 and wins the battle.
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[[File:Pikachu using Aglity.png|thumb|Ash's Pikachu versus Lt. Surge's Raichu.]] Another Raichu, under the ownership of a trainer named [[Sho]], was seen in ''[[DP074: Pika and Goliath!|Pika and Goliath!]]''. [[Sho|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'' episode.
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  +
A different Raichu appeared in The Orange Islands in [[Stage Fight!]] under the ownership of one of the performers Kay. When Kay first got Raichu she got scared of being shocked when it discharged electricity when it hugged her as such Raichu got nervous around people. But because of Ash they eventually made up and became a proper team and Raichu started performing with the other show Pokémon.
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Another Raichu, named "Sugar" was seen under the ownership of an elderly woman named [[Abigail]] in the episode ''[[DP024: Cooking Up A Sweet Story!|Cooking up a Sweet Story]]''.
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In the first episode of the Summer Camp for Pokémon episodes, Ash was given a Raichu to train and battle who was shy but warmed up to Ash but Ash had to return it after the battle.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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[[File:Raichu.jpg|thumb|Raichu in the anime]]
 
*Pokédex entries say that Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts. The [[Pokémon Stadium]] entry says that it can only do 10,000 however.
 
*Pokédex entries say that Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts. The [[Pokémon Stadium]] entry says that it can only do 10,000 however.
 
*In ''[[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]'', Raichu appears in the Cove Town as one of the trainers. After Pikachu defeats him in battle, he becomes Pikachu's teacher.
 
*In ''[[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]'', Raichu appears in the Cove Town as one of the trainers. After Pikachu defeats him in battle, he becomes Pikachu's teacher.
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* Raichu and its pre-evolved form Pikachu have a distinct size difference with Raichu being at least twice as large as Pikachu.
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===Origins===
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The name '''Raichu''' originates from the Japanese word '''rai''', which means "[[thunder]]," and "chuu," a word referring to the squeak made by a mouse. Its name is also very similar to the Raiju, a lighting creature from Japanese mythology.
   
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Revision as of 06:24, 13 April 2014

Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ Raichuu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It is a member of the Pikachu-family Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Raichu is a rodent-like Pokémon, similar to its previous evolution forms. Unlike Pichu or Pikachu, which both have yellow fur, Raichu has orange-brown fur. It has long ears and feet, but has stubby arms with no noticeable fingers. Additionally, its electrical sacs are yellow, unlike its previous form's red coloring. It has a white belly, the tips of its arms and toes are brown. The soles of its feet are tan-colored and the paw pads on the undersides are yellowish orange. Raichu also have a long, thin, black tail that ends in a large lightning bolt shape. Male Raichu have larger "lightning bolt tails" than females. They are also bigger than their previous evolved forms.

Special abilities

Raichu has the ability Static and the hidden ability Lightningrod. Static allows Raichu to paralyze its foe when making a physical move. Lightningrod allows Raichu to draw in all Electric-type attacks.

Evolution

Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu, and the final evolutionary form of Pichu. Pikachu can evolve into Raichu by the use of a Thunder Stone.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Power Plant (Blue only), Cerulean Cave Uncommon
Yellow Trade None
Gold and Silver Evolve Pikachu None
Crystal Evolve Pikachu None
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Pikachu None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Pikachu None
Emerald Evolve Pikachu None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Pikachu None
Platinum Evolve Pikachu None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Pikachu None
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
X and Y Evolve Pikachu None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 8, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Pikachu
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Sky Stairway
Pokémon Ranger Sekra Mountain Range, Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Ice Lake
Almia Castle, Volcano Cave
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest


Pokédex entries

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Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
1 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

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Tutoring

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Sprites and 3D Models

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Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No. Pokémon Group Field Move Poké Assist
R-003 PR Raichu Sprite Raichu Electric SOA Recharge 4 Recharge 4 PA Recharge SofA Recharge
Capture Points[Notes 1] 1540 On Sight[Notes 2] No reaction.
Browser Entry
It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
Notes
  1. ^ The amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon)
  2. ^ The reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it

Appearances

In the anime

File:ElectricShockShowdown.gif

Lt. Surge's Raichu against Ash's Pikachu.

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 Lt. Surge's Raichu, which then leads to Surge commenting on how Ash could never defeat his Raichu because his Pikachu was too 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 and wins the battle.

File:Pikachu using Aglity.png

Ash's Pikachu versus Lt. Surge's Raichu.

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 episode.

A different Raichu appeared in The Orange Islands in Stage Fight! under the ownership of one of the performers Kay. When Kay first got Raichu she got scared of being shocked when it discharged electricity when it hugged her as such Raichu got nervous around people. But because of Ash they eventually made up and became a proper team and Raichu started performing with the other show Pokémon.

Another Raichu, named "Sugar" was seen under the ownership of an elderly woman named Abigail in the episode Cooking up a Sweet Story.

In the first episode of the Summer Camp for Pokémon episodes, Ash was given a Raichu to train and battle who was shy but warmed up to Ash but Ash had to return it after the battle.

Gallery

Trivia

Raichu

Raichu in the anime

  • Pokédex entries say that Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts. The Pokémon Stadium entry says that it can only do 10,000 however.
  • In PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Raichu appears in the Cove Town as one of the trainers. After Pikachu defeats him in battle, he becomes Pikachu's teacher.
  • Raichu and its pre-evolved form Pikachu have a distinct size difference with Raichu being at least twice as large as Pikachu.

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. Its name is also very similar to the Raiju, a lighting creature from Japanese mythology.

See also

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