#26

Raichu

Mouse Pokémon

Electric

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.

If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.

How to Say ItRYE-choo

RegionKanto

Height2'07" (0.8 m)

Weight66.1 lbs. (30.0 kg)

Gender♂ ♀

Fast MovesVolt Switch, Spark, Charm, Thunder Shock

Charge MovesBrick Break, Thunder Punch, Wild Charge, Skull Bash, Trailblaze, Surf, Volt Tackle

Base Stats

Base stats vary by form
	Attack	Defense	HP
Normal	193	151	155
Alolan	201	154	155

WeaknessesGround

EVOLUTION CHAIN

VARIANTS

Normal Alolan

Alolan Raichu

ElectricPsychic

As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.

Mega Raichu X

ElectricMEGA LEVEL 4

ADDITIONAL CHARGED ATTACKVolt Tackle+

It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.

Mega Raichu Y

ElectricMEGA LEVEL 4

ADDITIONAL CHARGED ATTACKZap Cannon+

It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.