Raichu
#26 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Raichu
The best moves for Raichu are Volt Switch and Wild Charge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
10.4dps
43.2dps
Defense
10.4dps
43.2dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Pikachu family. Raichu evolves from Pikachu which costs 50 Candy.
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Adventure Hat 2020)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gofest 2024 Mtiara)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gofest 2024 Stiara)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 5th Anniv)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2024 A 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2024 B 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2025 A 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2025 B 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying Okinawa)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2024 A)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2024 B)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 A)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 B)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 C)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 D)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 E)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2025 A)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2025 B)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Costume 2020)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Winter 2020)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gofest 2022)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Diwali 2024)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Fall 2019)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Kariyushi)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Rock Star)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 01)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Tshirt 01)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Tshirt 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 03)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 04)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Tshirt 03)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Pop Star)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Wcs 2022)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Horizons)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Wcs 2023)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Wcs 2024)
No evolutions:
Raichu (Alola Form)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Vs 2019)
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Pikachu (Kurta)
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Pikachu (Doctor)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Jeju)
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Raichu:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Raichu, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Raichu is an Electric Pokémon which evolves from Pikachu. It is vulnerable to Ground moves. Raichu's strongest moveset is Volt Switch & Wild Charge and it has a Max CP of 2,467.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Volt Switch | 13 | 10.4 |
| Charm | 20 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 30 |
| Brick Break | 40 | 26.7 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | 43.2 |
| Skull Bash | 130 | 43.3 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 32.5 |
| Thunder Elite TM | 100 | 48 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
Counters & Raids
What counters Raichu?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Raichu are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Groudon,
- Excadrill,
- Mamoswine,
- Garchomp.
Raichu is a Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Raichu Raid Guide
Raichu has previously been a Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier 1
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
| Boss HP | 123 |
| Caught CP range | 123 |
| Caught CP (boosted) | 12 - 32 |
| Minimum IVs | 10 / 10 / 10 |
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
193 |
| Defense |
|
151 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
935 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,247 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,870 |
|
Level 40 |
2,182 |
|
Level 50 |
2,467 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,558 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,026 |