Raichu

026 Raichu
Electric
2' 7" - 66.1 lbs	Catch Rate: 17.5%

Raichu is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Biology

Raichu is a bipedal, rodent-like Pokémon. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with the tip being chipped on females.

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a Copperajah or Dragonite. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its Trainer. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of Evolution via Evolution stone, Raichu is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in forests and woodlands. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a Pikachu. As revealed in the Pokémon the Series episode Electric Shock Showdown, Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based moves such as Agility and Quick Attack upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and Pichu, is related to Pachirisu. In Pokémon Sleep, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.

Evolution

It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. It is the final form of Pichu.

Locations Found

There are no known locations where this Pokémon is found in the wild.

Base Stats

Stat	Value
HP	60
Attack	90
Defense	55
Sp. Atk	90
Sp. Def	80
Speed	110
Total	485

Type effectiveness

Weak to (x2)		Resistant to (x1/2)		Immune to (x0)
Normal	Grass	Fire	Water	Bug	Electric
					x1/2
Steel	Ice	Psychic	Fighting	Flying	Poison
x1/2				x1/2
Ground	Rock	Ghost	Dragon	Dark	Fairy
x2

Learnset

Level	Move	Type	Category	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
1	Play Nice	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	Sweet Kiss	Fairy	Status	—	75%	10
1	Nuzzle	Electric	Physical	20	100%	20
1	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—	20
1	Charm	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
1	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
1	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—	15
1	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	—	100%	10
1	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
1	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100%	20
1	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
1	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
1	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100%	15
1	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
1	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100%	30
1	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
Evo.	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
5	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100%	15