Alolan Raichu
#26 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Alolan Raichu
The best moves for Alolan 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
Alolan Raichu currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
No evolutions:
- Alolan Raichu
- Pikachu (Adventure Hat 2020)
- Pikachu (Costume 2020)
- Pikachu (Diwali 2024)
- Pikachu (Doctor)
- Pikachu (Fall 2019)
- Pikachu (Flying 01)
- Pikachu (Flying 02)
- Pikachu (Flying 03)
- Pikachu (Flying 04)
- Pikachu (Flying 5th Anniv)
- Pikachu (Flying Okinawa)
- Pikachu (Gofest 2022)
- Pikachu (Gofest 2024 Mtiara)
- Pikachu (Gofest 2024 Stiara)
- Pikachu (Gotour 2024 A 02)
- Pikachu (Gotour 2024 A)
- Pikachu (Gotour 2024 B 02)
- Pikachu (Gotour 2024 B)
- Pikachu (Gotour 2025 A 02)
- Pikachu (Gotour 2025 A)
- Pikachu (Gotour 2025 B 02)
- Pikachu (Gotour 2025 B)
- Pikachu (Horizons)
- Pikachu (Jeju)
- Pikachu (Kariyushi)
- Pikachu (Kurta)
- Pikachu (Pop Star)
- Pikachu (Rock Star)
- Pikachu (Summer 2023 A)
- Pikachu (Summer 2023 B)
- Pikachu (Summer 2023 C)
- Pikachu (Summer 2023 D)
- Pikachu (Summer 2023 E)
- Pikachu (Tshirt 01)
- Pikachu (Tshirt 02)
- Pikachu (Tshirt 03)
- Pikachu (Vs 2019)
- Pikachu (Wcs 2022)
- Pikachu (Wcs 2023)
- Pikachu (Wcs 2024)
- Pikachu (Winter 2020)
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Raichu:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Alolan Raichu, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Alolan Raichu 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 Alolan Raichu?
Alolan Raichu is a Electric/Psychic type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Raichu.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Alolan Raichu Raid Guide
Alolan Raichu is currently a Boss in Tier 3 Raids and has 16,848 CP.
Defeating Alolan Raichu 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 |