Raichu Dex Information

#025: Pikachu

Official Art

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Basic Info

Introduced:	Generation 1
Species:	Mouse Pokémon
Type:
Height:	0.8m
Weight:	30kg
Catch Rate:	75
Base Happiness:	70
Gender Ratio:	50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR:
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language	Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong)	雷丘
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan)	雷丘
English	Raichu
French	Raichu
German	Raichu
Italian	Raichu
Japanese	ライチュウ
Japanese (Romanized)	Raichu
Japanese (Trademark)	Raichu
Korean	라이츄
Spanish	Raichu

Dex Numbers

Dex	#
National Dex	#26
Kanto	#26
Johto (G/S)	#23
Johto (HG/SS)	#23
Hoenn	#157
Sinnoh	#105
Sinnoh (Plt)	#105
Kalos (Central)	#37
Hoenn (ORAS)	#164
Alola	#26
Galar	#195

Abilities

Static: The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.
Lightning Rod: The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk. [Hidden Ability]
* Surge Surfer: Doubles the Pokémon’s Speed stat on Electric Terrain.

Evolutionary Chain

Happiness

Thunder Stone

Breeding

Damage Taken

	0.5x
	0.5x
	2x
	0.5x

Alternate Forms

Alola

Base Stats

Gen	HP	ATK	DEF	SP. ATK	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
8	60	90	55	90	80	110	485
7	60	90	55	90	80	110	485
6	60	90	55	90	80	110	485

Dex Flavor Text

Game	Dex Flavor Text
Pokémon Red	Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Pokémon Blue	Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Pokémon Stadium	でんげきは　１０まんボルトに　たっすることもある。しっぽが　でんきを　にがすため　じぶんじしんは　しびれない。
Pokémon Stadium	Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.
Pokémon Yellow	When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
Pokémon Gold	When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Pokémon Silver	If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Pokémon Crystal	If its electrical pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
Pokémon 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 Pokemon's nest.
Pokémon Sapphire	This POKeMON 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.
Pokémon Emerald	If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Pokémon FireRed	Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.
Pokémon Pearl	It can lose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Pokémon Diamond	It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
Pokémon Platinum	Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Pokémon HeartGold	When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Pokémon SoulSilver	If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Pokémon White	Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Pokémon White	しっぽが　アースの　やくめをはたしてでんきを　じめんに　にがすのでじぶんじしんは　しびれたりしない。
Pokémon Black	Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Pokémon Black	しっぽが　アースの　やくめをはたしてでんきを　じめんに　にがすのでじぶんじしんは　しびれたりしない。
Pokémon Black 2	Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Pokémon Black 2	しっぽが　アースの　やくめをはたしてでんきを　じめんに　にがすのでじぶんじしんは　しびれたりしない。
Pokémon White 2	Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Pokémon White 2	しっぽが　アースの　やくめをはたしてでんきを　じめんに　にがすのでじぶんじしんは　しびれたりしない。
Pokémon X	Wenn es sich auflädt, zucken seine Muskeln und es wird aggressiver und kampflustiger.
Pokémon Y	Può rilasciare scariche elettriche a 100.000 volt con cui neutralizza nemici molto più grandi di lui.
Pokémon Y	Puede emitir ráfagas de 100 000 voltios capaces de acabar con rivales enormes.
Pokémon Y	전기의 충격은 10만 볼트다. 자신보다 몇 배나 큰 상대를 일격에 기절시킨다.
Pokémon Y	Il peut terrasser des ennemis bien plus imposants en libérant une décharge de 100 000 V.
Pokémon Y	Es kann 100 000 V mit einem Schlag freisetzen und so viel größere Gegner besiegen.
Pokémon Y	でんげきは　１０まんボルト。じぶんの　なんばいも　おおきいあいてを　いちげきで　きぜつさせる。
Pokémon Y	It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Pokémon X	Se l’elettricità aumenta, i muscoli sono sollecitati e diventa più aggressivo del solito.
Pokémon X	Cuando se carga de electricidad, sus músculos se tensan y se vuelve más agresivo de lo normal.
Pokémon X	Quand il se charge en électricité, ses muscles se contractent et il devient plus agressif.
Pokémon X	でんきが　たまってくるときんにくが　しげきされ　いつもよりこうげきてきに　なってしまう。
Pokémon X	When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Pokémon X	전기가 모이면 근육이 자극되어 여느 때보다 공격적이 된다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Raichu emana una debole carica elettrica da tutto il corpo rilucendo così nell’oscurità. Scarica l’elettricità piantando la coda nel terreno.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	전기 주머니에 전기가 넘칠 정도로 차면 꼬리를 땅에 닿게 하여 방전한다. 사는 곳 근처의 땅에는 탄 흔적이 있다.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Se l’elettricità accumulata nelle guance diventa eccessiva, Raichu la scarica piantando la coda nel terreno. Vicino al suo nido sono presenti spesso chiazze di erba arsa.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Si las bolsas de los mofletes se le cargan demasiado, Raichu planta la cola en el suelo para liberar electricidad. Es común encontrar zonas chamuscadas cerca de la madriguera de este Pokémon.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Si ses joues contiennent trop d’électricité, Raichu plante sa queue dans le sol pour se décharger. On trouve des parcelles de terre brûlée à proximité du nid de ce Pokémon.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Wenn seine elektrische Ladung zu groß wird, entlädt Raichu seine Energie ins Erdreich. Neben dem Nest dieses Pokémon findet man häufig versengtes Erdreich.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	でんきぶくろに　でんきが　たまりすぎた　ときはしっぽを　じめんに　つけて　ほうでんする。す　の　ちかくには　じめんに　やけこげが　ある。
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	약한 전기를 온몸에서 발산하고 있기 때문에 어두운 곳에서는 희미하게 빛난다. 꼬리를 땅에 박고 전기를 흘려보낸다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Este Pokémon libera una débil carga eléctrica por todo su cuerpo que le hace brillar en la oscuridad. Raichu descarga electricidad plantando la cola en el suelo.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Ce Pokémon libère un faible champ électrique tout autour de son corps, ce qui le rend légèrement lumineux dans le noir. Raichu plante sa queue dans le sol pour évacuer de l’électricité.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Dieses Pokémon gibt eine schwache elektrische Ladung ab. Dadurch glüht es bei Dunkelheit leicht. Raichu entlädt Elektrizität, indem es sein Hinterteil in den Boden gräbt.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	よわい　でんきを　ぜんしんから　だしているのでくらやみでは　うっすら　ひかって　みえるよ。シッポを　じめんに　さして　でんきを　にがす。
Pokémon Omega Ruby	This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.
Pokémon Sun	It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
Pokémon Moon	It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.
Pokémon Sword	Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Pokémon Shield	If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
Pokémon Stadium 2	When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.

Ep #	Title
SL 14	Electric Shock Showdown! Kuchiba Gym でんげきたいけつ！クチバジム Electric Shock Showdown
SL 28	Rokon! Breeder Showdown! ロコン！ブリーダーたいけつ！ Pokémon Fashion Flash
SL 39	The Pikachu Forest ピカチュウのもり Pikachu's Good-Bye
SL 40	The Four Eievui Brothers イーブイ４きょうだい The Battling Eevee Brothers
SL 45	Sing! Purin! うたって！プリン！ The Song of Jigglypuff
SL 71	Pokémon the Movie! ポケモン・ザ・ムービー！ Lights, Camera, Quack-tion!
SL 75	Garagara's Bone Club ガラガラのホネこんぼう Bad to the Bone
OI 10	Dance! Pokemon Showboat! おどる！ポケモンショーボート！ Stage Fight
OI 28	Tag Battle! The Final Gym!! タッグバトル！さいごのジム!! Pokémon Double Trouble
GS 23	Merriep and the Girl of the Meadows メリープとまきばのしょうじょ Mild 'N Wooly
GS 30	Sonansu and the Pokémon Trade Meet!! ソーナンスとポケモンこうかんかい!! Tricks of the Trade
GS 53	Goodbye, Rokon! Pokémon Beauty Contest!! さよならロコン！ポケモンビューティーコンテスト!! Beauty and the Breeder
GS 126	Thunder and Crystal! The Lake's Secret! サンダーとクリスタル！みずうみのひみつ！ As Clear as Crystal
AG 91	Pokémon Contest! The Minamo Tournament!! ポケモンコンテスト！ミナモ大会!! Lessons in Lilycove
AG 123	Fierce Fighting! The Grand Festival (2)!! 熱闘！グランドフェスティバル②!! Deceit and Assist
DP 24	Showdown! Satoshi VS Pikachu!? 対決！サトシ対ピカチュウ!? Cooking Up a Sweet Story
DP 74	Pikachu! Raichu! The Way to Evolution!! ピカチュウ！ライチュウ！進化への道！！ Pika and Goliath
Movie 1	Mewtwo Strikes Back ミュウツーの逆襲 Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
Movie 2	The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia 幻のポケモンルギア爆誕 Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One
PSFC 1	Pikachu's Summer Vacation ピカチュウのなつやすみ Pikachu's Vacation
DP 88	Pokémon Summer School Course!! ポケモンサマースクール開講!! Camping It Up!
DP 89	Research Presentation 'Legend of the Lake'! 研究発表「湖の伝説」 Up Close and Personable
DP 90	It's Ghost Time After School 放課後はゴーストタイム Ghoul Daze
SP 3	Pocket Monsters Crystal: Raikou - Legend of Thunder ポケットモンスタークリスタル・ライコウ　雷の伝説
DP 149	Pikachu, Pochama, Keep Apart!! ピカチュウポッチャマくっつかないで！！ Sticking with Who You Know!
Movie 13	The Ruler of Illusions Zoroark 幻影の覇者ゾロアーク Pokémon Zoroark: Master of Illusions
DP 164	Pochama Runs Away! ポッチャマはぐれる！ Piplup, Up and Away!
DP 165	Elite Four Oba and Gym Leader Denji! 四天王オーバとジムリーダー・デンジ！ Flint Sparks the Fire!
DP 166	Takeoff! Nagisa Tower!! 発進！ナギサタワー！！ The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!
Movie 15	Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
XY 1	We've Come to the Kalos Region! The Beginning of the Dream and the Adventure!! カロス地方にやってきた！夢と冒険のはじまり！！ Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!
XY 12	Catch the Pokémon Merchant! Operation: Kofuurai Disguise!! ポケモンバイヤーを捕まえろ！コフーライ偽装作戦!! To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
XY 65	Enter Kameil and Raichu! Numeil Does its Best!! カメール、ライチュウ登場！ヌメイルがんばる！！ Good Friends, Great Training!
XYZ 33	Mega Jukain VS Raichu! I Received Some EXP!! メガジュカインVSライチュウ！経験値頂きます！！ Valuable Experience for All!
XYZ 34	Semifinal Full Battle! Satoshi VS Shota!! 準決勝フルバトル！サトシ対ショータ！！ Analysis Versus Passion!
SM 13	The Great Alola Pancake Race! アローラパンケーキ大レース！ Racing to a Big Event!
SM 42	An Alola! in Kanto! Takeshi and Kasumi!! カントーでアローラ！タケシとカスミ！！ Alola, Kanto!
SM 55	Thank You, Solgaleo! You are Our Starcloud!! ありがとうソルガレオ！俺たちのほしぐも！！ The Professors’ New Adventure!
SM 56	A Strong Sleeper: Nekkoara's Secret! 寝る子は強い、ネッコアラの秘密！ Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie!
SM 72	Ta-Dough! Burn with Passion, Mao's Family!! パンパカパーン！燃えよマオファミリー！！ Sours for the Sweet!

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#025: Pikachu

#027: Sandshrew

Gen/Game	Normal	Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan)
Red and Blue (US)
Yellow
Second Generation
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Fire Red / Leaf Green
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY Sun/Moon

Official Art

Official Art

Basic Info

Names

Dex Numbers

Abilities

Evolutionary Chain

Breeding

Damage Taken

Alternate Forms

Base Stats

Dex Flavor Text

Sprite List

Character Appearances

Episode Appearances

TCG Cards

Images

Level Up Moves

TM/HM Moves

Egg Moves

Move Tutors

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy	USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	FRLG	E	RS	C	GS	Y	RB
Thunder Shock	30	40	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Tail Whip	30		100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Growl	40		100															1	1
Thunder Wave	20		90															1	1
Quick Attack	30	40	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Thunderbolt	15	90	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Confide	20
Rain Dance	5
Sleep Talk	10
Attract	15		100
Swagger	15		85
Protect	10
Substitute	10
Rest	10
Light Screen	30
Double Team	15
Toxic	10		90
Thunder Wave	20		90
Flash	20		100
Captivate	20		100
Endure	10
Detect	5
Curse	10
Defense Curl	40
Reflect	20
Mimic	10
Wild Charge	15	90	100
Giga Impact	5	150	90
Fling	10		100
Brick Break	15	75	100
Facade	20	70	100
Frustration	20		100
Return	20		100
Thief	25	60	100
Secret Power	20	70	100
Rock Smash	15	40	100
Dig	10	80	100
Strength	15	80	100
Natural Gift	15		100
Focus Punch	20	150	100
Iron Tail	15	100	75
Dynamic Punch	5	100	50
Rollout	20	30	90
Headbutt	15	70	100
Thunder Punch	15	75	100
Skull Bash	10	130	100
Bide	10
Rage	20	20	100
Seismic Toss	20		100
Submission	20	80	80
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Take Down	20	90	85
Body Slam	15	85	100
Mega Kick	5	120	75
Pay Day	20	40	100
Mega Punch	20	80	85
Volt Switch	20	70	100
Echoed Voice	15	40	100
Round	15	60	100
Charge Beam	10	50	90
Grass Knot	20		100
Focus Blast	5	120	70
Hidden Power	15	60	100
Thunder	10	110	70
Thunderbolt	15	90	100
Hyper Beam	5	150	90
Shock Wave	20	60
Zap Cannon	5	120	50
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Snore	15	50	100
Swift	20	60

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Magnet Rise	10
Helping Hand	20
Sleep Talk	10
Substitute	10
Mimic	10
Thunder Wave	20		90
Swagger	15		85
Endure	10
Defense Curl	40
Covet	25	60	100
Knock Off	20	65	100
Focus Punch	20	150	100
Iron Tail	15	100	75
Thunder Punch	15	75	100
Rollout	20	30	90
Headbutt	15	70	100
Seismic Toss	20		100
Counter	20		100
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Body Slam	15	85	100
Mega Kick	5	120	75
Mega Punch	20	80	85
Dynamic Punch	5	100	50
Electroweb	15	55	95
Shock Wave	20	60
Signal Beam	15	75	100
Snore	15	50	100
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Swift	20	60
Thunderbolt	15	90	100