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
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
Base StatsAttack: 193 / Defense: 151 / HP: 155
WeaknessesGround
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.
Anniversary
Electric
Costume 1
Electric
Costume 2
Electric
One Year Anniversary
Electric
Pi Day
Electric
Holiday 2016
Electric
Halloween 2017
Electric
SUMMER 2018
Electric
WINTER 2018
Electric
Fall 2018
Electric
November 2018
Electric
February 2019
Electric
Spring 2023
Electric
Holiday 2023
Electric
EVOLUTION CHAIN
Names in other languages
| 日本語 | ライチュウ |
| 한국어 | 라이츄 |
| 繁體中文 | 雷丘 |
| Français | Raichu |
| Deutsch | Raichu |
| Español | Raichu |
| Italiano | Raichu |
| Português | Raichu |
| Русский | Райчу |
| ไทย | ไรชู |
| हिन्दी | राइचू |
| Türkçe | Raichu |
| Indonesia | Raichu |