Raichu
#26 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Raichu
The best moves for Raichu are Thunder Shock and Wild Charge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Volt Switch and Volt Tackle deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
9.6DPS
43.2DPS
Defending
10.4DPS
30.9DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.7DPE
Evolution
There are 5 Pokémon in the Pikachu family, including 2 Mega Pokémon. Raichu evolves from Pikachu for 50 Candy, and temporarily into Mega Raichu X or Mega Raichu Y.
- Evolving Mega Raichu X costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
- Evolving Mega Raichu Y costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
No evolutions:
Forms
There are 4 different forms of Raichu:
View 14 costumes for Raichu »
(which only change Raichu's appearance)
Game images
Raichu, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Raichu is an Electric Pokémon which evolves from Pikachu. It is weak to Ground moves. Raichu's best moveset is Thunder Shock & 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Charm | 20 | 13.3 |
| Volt Switch | 13 | 10.4 |
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volt Tackle | 90 | 3 | 3.27 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Skull Bash | 130 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Brick Break | 40 | 3 | 1.21 |
| Thunder Elite TM | 100 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Surf | 60 | 2 | 1.2 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Raichu?
Raichu is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Raichu is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Deoxys (Attack Forme).
The top Raichu counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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 |
Costumes
Raichu costumes
Raichu (Ash’s Hat)
Raichu (Cherry Blossoms)
Raichu (Detective Hat)
Raichu (Detective Hat 2023)
Raichu (Flower Crown)
Raichu (Fragment Cap)
Raichu (Holiday Attire)
Raichu (New Year’s Hat)
Raichu (Purple Party Hat)
Raichu (Santa Hat)
Raichu (Snowflake Beanie)
Raichu (Summer Style)
Raichu (Witch Hat)
Raichu (World Cap)
