Raichu - Alola Form
#26 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Raichu - Alola Form
The best moves for Raichu (Alola Form) 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
Raichu (Alola Form) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
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:
Raichu (Alola Form)
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:
Pikachu (Vs 2019)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Kurta)
No evolutions:
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 - Alola Form, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Raichu (Alola Form) is an Electric & Psychic Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Raichu's strongest moveset is Volt Switch & Wild Charge and it has a Max CP of 2,585.
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 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 30 |
| Psychic | 95 | 38 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | 43.2 |
| Grass Knot | 90 | 36 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 32.5 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Volt Switch
10.4 dps
|
Wild Charge
43.2 dps
|
23.5 | 100% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Wild Charge
43.2 dps
|
23.2 | 99% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Psychic
38 dps
|
22.5 | 96% |
|
Spark
9.6 dps
|
Wild Charge
43.2 dps
|
22.2 | 94% |
|
Volt Switch
10.4 dps
|
Psychic
38 dps
|
22.1 | 94% |
|
Spark
9.6 dps
|
Psychic
38 dps
|
21.5 | 91% |
|
Volt Switch
10.4 dps
|
Grass Knot
36 dps
|
20.6 | 88% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Grass Knot
36 dps
|
20.3 | 86% |
|
Spark
9.6 dps
|
Grass Knot
36 dps
|
19.5 | 83% |
|
Volt Switch
10.4 dps
|
Thunder Punch
30 dps
|
19.1 | 81% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Thunder Punch
30 dps
|
18.9 | 81% |
|
Spark
9.6 dps
|
Thunder Punch
30 dps
|
18.2 | 77% |
|
Volt Switch
10.4 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
17.9 | 76% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
17.8 | 76% |
|
Spark
9.6 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
17 | 72% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Raichu (Alola Form)?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Raichu (Alola Form) are:
- Blacephalon,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Pheromosa,
- Gengar,
- Gengar (Costume 2020).
Raichu (Alola Form) is a Electric/Psychic type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Raichu (Alola Form) Raid Guide
Raichu - Alola Form is currently a Boss in Tier 3 Raids and has 16,848 CP.
Defeating Raichu - Alola Form in a Tier 3 Raid requires around 2-3 players, and will become easier the more players you have. It is possible to solo this raid if you are level 35+ and have a very good set of counter Pokémon.
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 |
|
201 |
| Defense |
|
154 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 21 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
980 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,306 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,960 |
|
Level 40 |
2,286 |
|
Level 50 |
2,585 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,633 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,123 |