Raichu
Raichu
Mouse Pokémon
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Raichu is No. 0026 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon. Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Raichu first belongs to Generation I. Raichu does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Speed, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Static and Lightning Rod, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Raichu at a glance
- Type
- ELECTRIC
- Weak to
- GROUND2×
- Best base stat
- Speed — 110
- Abilities
- Static, Lightning Rod (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Weight
- 30.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 75
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Raichu is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Electric typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
When its electric ity builds, its muscles are stimu lated, and it be comes more aggres sive than usual.
If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | ELECTRIC | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Thunderbolt | ELECTRIC | 90 | 100 |