Raichu (ライチュウ Raichuu)
Artwork		General
		National Dex:	#026
		Evolves From:	Pikachu
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:
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Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	60	Species:	Mouse Pokémon
Attack:	90	Type(s):	Electric
Defense:	55	Height:	2'07"
Special Atk:	90	Weight:	66.1 lbs.
Special Def:	80	Abilities:	Static Lightningrod (Dream World)
Speed:	100	Pokédex Color:	Yellow
Stat Total:	475	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
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Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ Raichuu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Contents 1 Appearance 2 Special abilities 3 Evolution 4 In the anime 5 Game info 5.1 Game locations 5.1.1 Side game locations 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Learnset 5.3.1 Generation I 5.3.2 Generation II 5.3.3 Generation III 5.3.4 Generation IV 5.3.5 Generation V 6 Sprites 6.1 Side game data 7 Origins 8 Trivia 9 Known trainers with a Raichu 10 References

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. Additionally, its electrical sacs are yellow, unlike its previous form's red coloring. 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.

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.

In the 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 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.

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.

Game info

Game locations

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

Side game locations

Raichu Locations
Game(s)	Location
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

Pokédex Entries
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.
HeartGold
When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
SoulSilver
If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Black
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
White
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.

Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Raichu/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Raichu/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Raichu/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Raichu/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	ThunderShock	40	100%	30	Electric	Special
1	Tail Whip	-	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
1	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version Sprites
Red	Blue	Yellow	Green		Back
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Black	White				Back

Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No.	Pokémon		Group	Field Move		Poké Assist
R-003		Raichu	Electric		Recharge 4		Recharge
Capture Points*			On Sight**
1540			No reaction.
Browser Entry
It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
* - This is the amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon). ** - This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it.

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.

Trivia

• Pokédex Entries say that Raichu can discharge up to 100,000 volts. Its Pokémon Stadium entry says 10,000 with it likely being a mistake.

Known trainers with a Raichu

• Lt. Surge
• Katrina
• Kay
• Sho
• Mary's Mother
• Abigail
• Volkner

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Serebii.net Pokédex data
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon.Marriland data
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

Raichu's evolutionary line