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📅 Updated:2026-06-14
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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.
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu, but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent canines. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for Mega Dimension, Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".
Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive battles. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful Electric-type moves. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers. Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In HZ138, it can additionally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed, Mega Raichu Y's attacks can be interrupted.
