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Raichu
ライチュウ (Raichū)
Mouse Pokémon
Electric
2'07"
66.1 lbs.
50% ♀/50% ♂
RYE-chew
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
60
90
55
100
90
395
60
90
55
100
90
80
475
Ground (2x)
Normal (1x), Fighting, (1x), Poison (1x), Rock (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Grass (1x), Fire (1x), Water (1x), Psychic (1x), Ice (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Flying (½x), and Electric (½x)
None
Ground (2x)
Normal (1x), Fighting, (1x), Poison (1x), Rock (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Grass (1x), Fire (1x), Water (1x), Psychic (1x), Ice (1x), and Dragon (1x), Dark (1x)
Flying (½x), Steel (½x), and Electric (½x)
None
Few
Cerulean Cave
Few
Power Plant, and Cerulean Cave
None
Trade from Red, Blue, Gold, Silver, and Crystal Version
None
Evolve Pikachu
None
Evolve Pikachu
None
Evolve Pikachu
Gold Leaf (100%) (Trade from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions)
None
Ground
Rattata, Raticate, Ekans, Arbok, Pikachu, Raichu, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Vulpix, Ninetales, Diglett, Dugtrio, Meowth, Persian, Psyduck, Golduck, Mankey, Primeape, Growlithe, Arcanine, Ponyta, Rapidash, Farfetch’d, Seel, Dewgong, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Tauros, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Sentret, Furret, Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Aipom, Wooper, Quagsire, Espeon, Umbreon, Girafarig, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sneasel, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Swinub, Piloswine, Delibird, Houndour, Houndoom, Phanpy, Donphan, Stantler, Smeargle, and Miltank
Fairy
Pikachu, Raichu, Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Chansey, Togetic, Marill, Azumarill, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Snubbull, Granbull, and Blissey
Thundershock
Start
Start
Electric
40
100%
30 (max. 48)
A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Growl
Start
Start
Normal
-
100%
40 (max. 64)
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
Thunder Wave
Start
Start
Electric
-
100%
20 (max. 32)
A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
Thundershock
Start
Start
Electric
40
100%
30 (max. 48)
A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Growl
Start
Start
Normal
-
100%
40 (max. 64)
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
Quick Attack
Start
Start
Normal
40
100%
30 (max. 48)
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Thunderbolt
Start
Start
Electric
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Mega Punch
TM01
TM01
Normal
80
85%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mega Kick
TM05
TM05
Normal
120
75%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Toxic
TM06
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Body Slam
TM08
TM08
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Take Down
TM09
TM09
Normal
90
85%
20 (max. 32)
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Double-Edge
TM10
TM10
Normal
120
100%
15 (max. 24)
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Hyper Beam
TM15
TM15
Normal
150
90%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Pay Day
TM16
TM16
Normal
40
100%
20 (max. 32)
Numerous coins are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle.
Submission
TM17
TM17
Fighting
80
80%
25 (max. 40)
The user grabs the foe, and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.
Seismic Toss
TM19
TM19
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Rage
TM20
TM20
Normal
20
100%
20 (max. 32)
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Thunderbolt
TM24
TM24
Electric
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Thunder
TM25
TM25
Electric
120
70%
10 (max. 16)
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
Mimic
TM31
TM31
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Double Team
TM32
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Reflect
TM33
TM33
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Bide
TM34
TM34
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Swift
TM39
TM39
Normal
60
-
20 (max. 32)
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Skull Bash
TM40
TM40
Normal
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
Rest
TM44
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Thunder Wave
TM45
TM45
Electric
-
100%
20 (max. 32)
A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
Substitute
TM50
TM50
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Flash
HM05
HM05
Normal
-
100%
20 (max. 32)
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
Dynamic Punch
TM01
Fighting
100
50%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is punched with the user's full, concentrated power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
Headbutt
TM02
Normal
70
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.
Curse
TM03
???
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Rollout
TM04
Rock
30
90%
20 (max. 32)
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Toxic
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Zap Cannon
TM07
Electric
120
50%
5 (max. 8)
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage, and cause paralysis.
Hidden Powder
TM10
Normal
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
Snore
TM13
Normal
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Hyper Beam
TM15
Normal
150
90%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Protect
TM17
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance
TM18
Water
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Endure
TM20
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Frustration
TM21
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Iron Tail
TM23
Steel
100
75%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Thunder
TM25
Dark
120
70%
10 (max. 16)
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
Return
TM27
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Mud-Slap
TM31
Ground
20
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage, and lower its accuracy.
Double Team
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swagger
TM34
Normal
-
90%
15 (max. 24)
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk
TM35
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Swift
TM39
Normal
60
-%
20 (max. 32)
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Defense Curl
TM40
Normal
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user curls up to conceal weak spots, and raise its Defense stat.
Thunderpunch
TM41
Electric
75
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
Detect
TM43
Fighting
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rest
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Attract
TM45
Normal
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack.
Thief
TM46
Dark
40
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user attacks, and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
Flash
HM05
Normal
-
10%
20 (max. 32)
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
Bide
Yes
Yes
Dunsparce
Normal
Varies
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Doubleslap
Yes
Yes
Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff
Normal
15
85%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is slapped repeatedly, back, and forth, two to five times in a row.
Encore
Yes
Yes
Clefairy, and Clefable
Normal
-
100%
5 (max. 8)
The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for two to six turns.
Present
Yes
Yes
Delibird
Normal
Varies
90%
15 (max. 24)
The user attacks by giving the foe a booby-trapped gift. It restores HP sometimes, however.
Reversal
Yes
Yes
Rattata, Raticate, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Mankey, Primeape, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Sentret, Furret, Houndour, and Houndoom
Fighting
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Thunderbolt
Electric
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Raichu is a rather small bipedal rodent. It's able to run faster on all fours. Like Pikachu, from which it evolves, Raichu has long ears, and feet, and stubby arms. Also like Pikachu, Raichu has two horizontal brown stripes on its back. Its long, thin tail has a broad, lightning bolt-shaped end. Raichu is yellow-brownish in color, with a white belly. Its arms are halfway brown, as well as its feet. The soles of its feet are tan colored. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outsides, and yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl at their bottom-most point. Its cheek sacs are yellow.
Although quite small in comparison to many other Pokémon, Raichu is capable of storing over 100,000 volts of electricity in its body.
Raichu is much more aggressive than Pikachu, especially if it has stored too much electricity in its body. It needs to discharge this electricity through its tail into the ground. However, Raichu can sometimes be timid Pokémon, using Dig to hide or zapping people from fear. It will constantly electrocute objects, people, and Pokémon until its electricity level is back to normal.
Raichu are found in forests, and vibrant woodlands.
(Unconfirmed!)
Raichu's legs, and long tail are like those of a kangaroo rat.
Raichu's name is a portmanteau of the kanji, "雷 rai," meaning "thunder," or "lightning bolt,", and "chū," which is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak.