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raichu
📅 Updated:2026-06-14
🕒 Created:2011-07-08
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Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ Raichu) is an Electric-type pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. It is the final form of Pichu.
Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ Raichu) is an Electric-type pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. It is the final form of Pichu.
In Alola, Raichu has a dual-type Electric/Psychic regional form, Alolan Raichu. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola region.
Kantonian Raichu can Mega Evolve into two forms:
Mega Raichu X using the Raichunite X.
Mega Raichu Y using the Raichunite Y.
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the Mega Dimension DLC for pokémon Legends: Z-A. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.
Mega Raichu X using the Raichunite X.
Mega Raichu Y using the Raichunite Y.
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the Mega Dimension DLC for pokémon Legends: Z-A. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.
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.
Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the only known pokémon capable of learning the move Volt Tackle.
