#026 Raichu
Raichu
Male: 50%   Female: 50%
Types
Electric-
NameNumberJapanese Name
Raichu026Raichu
PronunciationSpecies
RYE-CHEWMouse Pokemon
Name Meaning
Combination of RAI, Japanese for "thunder," and Pikachu, from which Raichu evolves.
HeightWeight
2' 7"0.79 m66.0 lb29.70 kg
Evolutions
Pichu     Reach Happiness Quota   > Pikachu     Thunder Stone   > Raichu
Pokedex Entries
RedBlueIts long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
YellowWhen electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
StadiumIts electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.
GoldStadium 2When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
SilverIf the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
CrystalIf its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
Locations FoundTimeRarity
BluePower Plant, Unknown Dungeon, Route 23NAFew/Evolve
RedNAFew/Evolve
YellowMust Trade from other pak, since Pikachu refuses to Evolve.NANone
GoldMust Evolve from Pikachu with a Thunderstone.AnyEvolve
SilverAnyEvolve
CrystalAnyEvolve
How to Catch
GroundSurfFishingForest TreeMountain TreeRock SmashBreedEvolveEventBugCatchGame Corner
R/BX   X  
Yellow       
G/S     X  
Crystal     X 
Weaknesses (Defense)
Normal = x1Fire = x1Water = x1Electric = x0.5Grass = x1Ice = x1
Fighting = x1Poison = x1Ground = x2Flying = x0.5Psychic = x1Bug = x1
Rock = x1Ghost = x1Dragon = x1Dark = x1Steel = x0.5
GSC
Total Weaknesses= 1/17
Total Resistances= 3/17
Defense Ratio= 1 : 3 -> 33%
RBY
Total Weaknesses= 1/15
Total Resistances= 2/15
Defense Ratio= 1 : 2 -> 50%
GSC vs RBY:This pokemon has one more resistance in GSC than RBY, thus GSC has a better defense ratio.
Advantages (Offense)
Normal = NormalFire = NormalWater = GoodElectric = BadGrass = BadIce = Normal
Fighting = NormalPoison = NormalGround = No EffectFlying = GoodPsychic = NormalBug = Normal
Rock = NormalGhost = NormalDragon = BadDark = NormalSteel = Normal
Total Advantages (GSC)= 2/17
Total Disadvantages (GSC)= 4/17
Offensive Ratio (GSC)= 1:2 (Adv : Dis) --> 50%
Total Advantages (RBY)= 2/15
Total Disadvantages (RBY)= 4/15
Offensive Ratio (RBY)= 1:2 (Adv : Dis) --> 50%
Natural Learned Attacks
Note: Attacks in white are physical attacks, Attacks in blue are special attacks, and Attacks in yellow are techniques with no direct damage. To view what an attack/ability is Click Here for Red/Blue/Yellow or Click Here for Gold/Silver/Crystal. (Opens in new window)
RBYGSCAttacksType
- ThundershockELC
- GrowlNRM
 Tail WhipNRM
* ThunderwaveELC
 Quick AttackNRM
Double TeamNRM
SlamNRM
SwiftNRM
ThunderboltELC
AgilityPSY
ThunderELC
Light ScreenPSY
* = If caught in wild, Raichu will have learned Thunder Wave
Moves Learned from Move Tutor (Crystal)
Thunderbolt
TM/HM Capibilities - Gold/Silver/Crystal         (Move cursor over TM/HMs and hold it to find out what it is)
TM 01TM 02TM 03TM 04TM 05TM 06TM 07TM 08TM 09TM 10
TM 11TM 12TM 13TM 14TM 15TM 16TM 17TM 18TM 19TM 20
TM 21TM 22TM 23TM 24TM 25TM 26TM 27TM 28TM 29TM 30
TM 31TM 32TM 33TM 34TM 35TM 36TM 37TM 38TM 39TM 40
TM 41TM 42TM 43TM 44TM 45TM 46TM 47TM 48TM 49TM 50
HM 01HM 02HM 03HM 04HM 05HM 06HM 07 
TM/HM Capibilities - Red/Blue/Yellow
TM 01TM 02TM 03TM 04TM 05TM 06TM 07TM 08TM 09TM 10
TM 11TM 12TM 13TM 14TM 15TM 16TM 17TM 18TM 19TM 20
TM 21TM 22TM 23TM 24TM 25TM 26TM 27TM 28TM 29TM 30
TM 31TM 32TM 33TM 34TM 35TM 36TM 37TM 38TM 39TM 40
TM 41TM 42TM 43TM 44TM 45TM 46TM 47TM 48TM 49TM 50
HM 01HM 02HM 03HM 04HM 05 
Breeding Information (GSC Feature Only)
Note: When ever a pokemon "Family" is mentioned, it means all of the pokemon that are related by evolution. The lowest level adult pokemon of a Family are always used in front of the word "Family". (for example: the Chikorita Family refers to Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium)
Breeding Groups:Group 7 - Ground PokemonGroup 12 - Fairy Pokemon
Pokemon Compatibility:
Egg Moves:BideTeach a wild male Smeargle the move Bide using its Sketch attack, then mate it with a female Pikachu/Raichu.
DoubleslapMate with a male from Clefairy or Jigglypuff Family.
EncoreMate with a male Clefairy/Clefable or Togetic (all via their pre-evolved forms).
PresentMate with a male Delibird.
ReversalTeach a wild male Smeargle the move Reversal using its Sketch attack, then mate it with a female Pikachu/Raichu.
StatsBaseMin-Max (L100)GSC
%ile
GSC
Rank
RBY
%ile
RBY
Rank
Hit Points:60
293-32340.14%27/4544.05%24/42
Attack:90
248-27875.80%11/4974.19%11/45
Defense:55
178-20832.66%34/5530.85%29/44
Speed:100
268-29889.41%7/4787.46%7/42
Special Attack (GSC):90
248-27880.20%12/46 
Special Defense (GSC):80
228-25865.54%17/41
Special (RBY):90
248-278 75.80%11/29
Total:GSC: 475RBY: 395GSC:
1463-1643
RBY:
1235-1385
74.19%20/8772.57%20/65

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