Raichu
#26 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Raichu)
Offense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Raichu currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
No evolutions:
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Raichu:
Raichu Raid Guide
Raichu has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
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
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Raichu, which has the following appearance:
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 193 | |
| Defense | 151 | |
| Stamina | 155 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
935 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,247 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,870 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,182 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,558 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,026 View IV chart » |
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 |
Best moveset (Raichu)
Offense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | 6 | 12.9 | 10.3 |
| Volt Switch | 14 | 13.1 | 10.5 |
| Thunder Shock | 5 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Charm | 20 | 7.3 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Punch | 45 | -18.3 | 30 |
| Brick Break | 40 | -20.6 | 25 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | -19.2 | 41.5 |
| Thunder Elite TM | 100 | -41.7 | 50 |
| Skull Bash | 130 | -32.3 | 41.9 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Raichu.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 100% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 99% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 98% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 97% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Drill Run | 93% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 92% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 92% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Incarnate) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Extrasensory | Earth Power | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Raichu
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
|---|
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Comments
IV
calc