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Raichu

Mouse Pokémon

BaseAlolanMega XMega Y
Raichu official artwork
Official art

Raichu is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 485. In Pokémon Champions it’s #7 on the Doubles ladder and #22 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Electric
Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
30 kg 66.1 lbs
Base stat total
485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Champions#7 Doubles = · #22 Singles =Usual set Raichunite Y · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.
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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324
Atk9099–156166–306
Def5567–117103–229
SpA9099–156166–306
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe110117–178202–350
Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon
HP60Atk90Def55Spe110SpD80SpA90

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Ground

Resists

½×
ElectricFlyingSteel
Takes normal damage from 14 types
NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 110); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+178Max162No SP130Min117Scarf267Tailwind356

At max Speed, Raichu outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Raichu against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Raichu · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
162Raichu · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
130Raichu · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#7 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Raichunite Y (61.8%) · (97.5%) · Timid (62.2%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (15.7%)

MovesFake OutProtectZap CannonFocus Blast

Singles

#22 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Raichunite Y (96.1%) · (86.4%) · Timid (80.1%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (58.0%)

MovesZap CannonFocus BlastGrass KnotFake Out

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Raichu, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.7%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.2%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3151.5%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.3%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.2%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.2%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Raichu Y: 12.5% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

0.2% of teams · rank #137 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 26 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 26 teams behind these numbers.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Fake Out
  2. Encore
  3. Protect
  4. Nuzzle

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.3%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 98.3%
  • 1.7%

Stat Points

  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe27.5%
  • Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe21.3%
  • Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe6.1%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe5.7%

These 4 cover 60.6% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0172PichuElectric
    1. Level up with high friendship
      #0025PikachuElectric
      1. Use Thunder Stone
        #0026RaichuElectric
        1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Raichunite X
          #0026Mega Raichu XElectric
        2. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Raichunite Y
          #0026Mega Raichu YElectric
      2. Use Thunder Stone
        #0026Alolan RaichuElectricPsychic

Moves

Level up 21

EvoThunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
1AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
1CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
1Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15
1Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
1Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10
1FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
1Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
1Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
1Nuzzle100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys20100%20
1Play NiceLowers the target's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——20
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20
1Sweet KissCauses the target to become confused.FairyStatus—75%10
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
1Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30
1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
5Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM37Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpec50100%10
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM48Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM72Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM173Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhys65100%15

Biology

Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu, is a large orange mouse with a lightning bolt-shaped tail. Standing 2 feet 7 inches (79 cm) tall, it is significantly taller than Pikachu. Raichu is a bipedal rodent with long ears and feet but short arms.

It has orange skin, a white belly, brown paws, and tan-colored soles on its feet. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside and yellow on the inside, and the yellow sacs on its cheeks can generate large amounts of electricity. Its tail can be used as a lightning rod to gather electricity, or as a ground to protect itself.

It can store and eject up to 100,000 volts, enough to knock out a Copperajah. To avoid physically straining itself, it will discharge excess electricity into the ground, leaving its surroundings burned. Because it evolves via a stone and Pikachu is more popular, Raichu are rarely seen.

Design & origin

Created by Atsuko Nishida, Raichu was originally planned to evolve into a species dubbed Gorochu, which was cut due to cartridge space concerns. The species was modeled after squirrels rather than mice, as the mouse Pokémon Rattata already existed, and Nishida had the idea to have it store electricity in its cheeks similar to how squirrels store food; Satoshi Tajiri, however, changed it to a type of mouse.

Its name comes from "rai", meaning thunder, and "chū", the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak.

Forms

Mega Raichu X

Electric
BST 585

HoldsRaichunite X

Mega Raichu X resembles the letter X and gains a second tail; the electromagnetism of both tails allows it to float in the air.

Mega Raichu Y

Electric
BST 585

HoldsRaichunite Y

Mega Raichu Y resembles the letter Y and has gained additional electrical power, which it uses to unleash instantaneous power. It has gained a combative temperament as a result.

Alolan Raichu

ElectricPsychic
BST 485

DebutGen VII · Sun & Moon

Alolan Raichu has a fluffier design with round ears and tail, meant to give it a "soft and fluffy" appearance, with bread as the motif behind the design. It is able to levitate by riding its tail like a surfboard, a theme chosen due to the large amount of water surrounding the region, and it has an affinity for pancakes.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon, Raichu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Mouse Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Yellow
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#026Original Johto#023Original Hoenn#157Original Sinnoh#105Extended Sinnoh#105Updated Johto#023Central Kalos#037New Hoenn#164Original Alola#026Original Melemele#026Updated Alola#033Updated Melemele#033Let’s Go Kanto#026Galar#195Isle of Armor#086Hisui#057Paldea#075Kitakami#022Lumiose#054

  1. It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.

    Ultra Moon

  3. As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.

    Ultra Sun

  4. It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.

    Moon

  5. It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.

    Sun

  6. 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.

    Alpha Sapphire

  7. 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.

    Omega Ruby

  8. Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  9. It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.

    Pearl · Y

  10. It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.

    Diamond

  11. Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.

    FireRed

  12. If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.

    Emerald

  13. This Pokémon 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.

    Sapphire

  14. 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 Pokémon’s nest.

    Ruby

  15. If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.

    Crystal · Shield

  16. If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  17. When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimu­ lated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.

    Gold · HeartGold · X

  18. When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  19. Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Sword

Names around the world

English
Raichu
Japanese
ライチュウ
Japanese (romaji)
Raichu
Korean
라이츄
Chinese (Traditional)
雷丘
Chinese (Simplified)
雷丘
French
Raichu
German
Raichu
Spanish
Raichu
Italian
Raichu

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

3 Spe
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
218
Medium

Breeding

FieldFairy
♂ 50%♀ 50%
10 egg cycles ≈2,805 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Raichu
♂ Male
Female Raichu
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Pikachu: Use Thunder Stone.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 29–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Green 3 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 64
  • Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Red 2 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 64
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 29–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Shield 2 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 2 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Blue 3 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 64
  • Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Red 2 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 64

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.