Pokémon type
Electric
Psychic
Alolan Raichu
#26 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Alolan Raichu
The best moves for Alolan 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
Alolan Raichu currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
- Evolving Mega Raichu X costs 300 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 60 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Evolving Mega Raichu Y costs 300 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 60 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
No evolutions:
Forms
There are 4 different forms of Raichu:
View 14 costumes for Raichu »
(which only change Raichu's appearance)
Game images
Alolan Raichu, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Alolan Raichu is an Electric & Psychic Pokémon. It is weak to Ground, Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Raichu's best moveset is Thunder Shock & 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Psychic | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Psyshock | 60 | 3 | 2.18 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Grass Knot | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| 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
Top Alolan Raichu counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Alolan Raichu Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.48
- 2 0.52
- 3 0.53
- 4 0.54
- 5 0.54
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Chandelure with Hex and Ominous Wind+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
201 |
| Defense |
|
154 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
| Level 50 | 142 |
Average size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 21 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| 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 |
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)
