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Raichu

Electric · Mouse Pokémon — first seen in Generation I.

Showing the official games. Pick a ROM hack to see how it changes this Pokémon, or compare all of them.

Base stats

StatBaseMinMax
HP60
230324
Attack90
166306
Defense55
103229
Sp. Attack90
166306
Sp. Defense80
148284
Speed110
202350
Total485

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Raichu takes from each attacking type.

×2
Ground
×½
FlyingSteelElectric
×1
NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Evolution

Methods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.

In the ROM hacks it evolves differently

Each guide's own line, in the words its creator published.

Other forms

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon4 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 12 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
Helping HandNormalStatus——20
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
CovetNormalPhysical60100%25
Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
ElectrowebElectricSpecial5595%15
Laser FocusNormalStatus——30
Sun / Moon4 level-up · 30 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire4 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 11 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
Helping HandNormalStatus——20
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
CovetNormalPhysical60100%25
Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
ElectrowebElectricSpecial5595%15
X / Y4 level-up · 34 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
Black 2 / White 24 level-up · 32 TM/HM · 9 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
Helping HandNormalStatus——20
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
CovetNormalPhysical60100%25
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Black / White4 level-up · 32 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HeartGold / SoulSilver4 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 10 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100%15
SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
RolloutRockPhysical3090%20
Helping HandNormalStatus——20
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Platinum4 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 9 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
RolloutRockPhysical3090%20
Helping HandNormalStatus——20
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Diamond / Pearl4 level-up · 36 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
FireRed / LeafGreen4 level-up · 24 TM/HM · 9 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085%20
Mega KickNormalPhysical12075%5
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
CounterFightingPhysical—100%20
Seismic TossFightingPhysical—100%20
Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
MimicNormalStatus——10
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
Emerald4 level-up · 24 TM/HM · 19 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085%20
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
Mega KickNormalPhysical12075%5
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
CounterFightingPhysical—100%20
Seismic TossFightingPhysical—100%20
Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
MimicNormalStatus——10
Defense CurlNormalStatus——40
SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
EndureNormalStatus——10
RolloutRockPhysical3090%20
SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical10050%5
Ruby / Sapphire4 level-up · 24 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
Crystal4 level-up · 29 TM/HM · 1 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical10050%5
TM02HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100%15
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM04RolloutRockPhysical3090%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM40Defense CurlNormalStatus——40
TM41ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
TM43DetectFightingStatus——5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
Gold / Silver4 level-up · 29 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical10050%5
TM02HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100%15
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM04RolloutRockPhysical3090%20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM40Defense CurlNormalStatus——40
TM41ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
TM43DetectFightingStatus——5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
Yellow3 level-up · 23 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085%20
TM05Mega KickNormalPhysical12075%5
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM08Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
TM09Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
TM10Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Pay DayNormalPhysical40100%20
TM17SubmissionFightingPhysical8080%20
TM19Seismic TossFightingPhysical—100%20
TM20RageNormalPhysical20100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM31MimicNormalStatus——10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34BideNormalPhysical——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM40Skull BashNormalPhysical130100%10
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM50SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
Red / Blue3 level-up · 23 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085%20
TM05Mega KickNormalPhysical12075%5
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM08Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
TM09Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
TM10Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Pay DayNormalPhysical40100%20
TM17SubmissionFightingPhysical8080%20
TM19Seismic TossFightingPhysical—100%20
TM20RageNormalPhysical20100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM31MimicNormalStatus——10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34BideNormalPhysical——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM40Skull BashNormalPhysical130100%10
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM50SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20

Where to find it in the official games

Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.

In the wild

GameAreaMethodLevelsRate
Red / BlueCerulean CaveGrass53-6410%
Red / BlueKanto Power Plant rareGrass33-365%

Where to find it in the ROM hacks

28 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.

GuideWhere
Infinite Fusion
Cerulean CaveCave (Classic) · Lv 53 · 4%rare
Cerulean CaveCave (Remix) · Lv 53 · 4%rare
Cerulean Cave (area 2)Cave (Remix) · Lv 53 · 4%rare
and 6 more areas
Celia's Stupid Romhack
Viridian Gym SurgeOld Rod · Lv 20 · 100%
Viridian Gym SurgeGood Rod · Lv 20 · 100%
Viridian Gym SurgeSuper Rod · Lv 20 · 100%
and 4 more areas
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus
Wild Area 7 (Ice) EastRaid Den · Lv — · 2
Wild Area 7 (Ice) WestRaid Den · Lv — · 2
Wild Area 8 (Spooky)Raid Den · Lv — · 2
and 1 more area
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus
Alola
HulburyPurchase from NPC · Lv 25 · 100%
Lazarus
Port PelloWild (Night) · Lv 33-36 · 8%
Wakewater IsleWild (Night) · Lv 42-48 · 10%
Pokémon Amethyst
Alola
Route 14 IslandsSwarm · Lv —
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux
Pinwheel Forest - InsideShaking Spot · Lv 68 · 5%rare
Pokémon Phoenix Red
Power PlantGrass · Lv 25 · 5%
Cerulean Cave 1FGrass · Lv 55 · 10%
Pokémon Phoenix Red
Alola
Power PlantGrass · Lv 25 · 5%
Route 17 (Cycling Road)Grass · Lv 32 · 10%
Route 12Grass · Lv 32 · 10%
Pokémon Emerald Kaizo
New Mauville EntranceGrass · Lv 43 · 10%
New Mauville InsideGrass · Lv 43 · 20%
Inclement Emerald
Alola
Safari ZoneGrass · Lv Scales · 10%
Pokémon Ambrosia
Cerulean CaveGrass · Lv 70 · 24%
Cerulean CaveOverworld (aggressive) · Lv 73
Old LighthouseOverworld · Lv 62
and 2 more areas
Pokémon Classic
Power PlantGrass · Lv 33-36 · 5%rare
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Alola
Route 130Land · Lv 40-50 · 5%
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown
Power PlantGrass · Lv 41-42 · 5%rare
Power PlantGrass after the wish · Lv 41 · 4%rare
Pokémon Polished Crystal
Cerulean Cave B1FGrass (morning/day) · Lv 71 · 3%rare
Cerulean Cave B1FGrass (night) · Lv 71 · 3%rare
Sacred Gold & Storm Silver
Viridian ForestPastoral Sound · Lv —
Cerulean Cave (1F)Cave (night) · Lv 60-64 · 4%rare
Cerulean Cave (B2F)Cave (night) · Lv 68-72 · 10%
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2
Pinwheel Forest - InsideShaking Spot · Lv 68 · 5%rare
Pokémon SoothingSilver
Alola
Cerulean Cave (area 2 of 3)Grass (morning) · Lv 64 · 1%rare
Cerulean Cave (area 2 of 3)Grass (day) · Lv 64 · 1%rare
Cerulean Cave (area 2 of 3)Grass (night) · Lv 64 · 1%rare
Fire Red Omega
Cerulean CaveGrass · Lv —
Pokemon Prism
Power PlantGrass · Lv 35 · 4%rare
Route 57Grass · Lv 35 · 1%rare
Pokemon Kanto Expansion Pak
Power PlantGrass · Lv 36 · 1.2%rare
Mt. Moon CraterGrass · Lv 49-50 · 25%
Cerulean Cave B1FGrass · Lv 64 · 9.8%
Poke47
Alola
Safari ZoneOverworld (Southeast) · Lv 40 · 1%rare
Safari ZoneSurf (Southeast) · Lv 25-40 · 10%
Pokémon Platinum Redux
Veilstone HousePalmer · Lv ?
Celestic TownGrass · Lv ? · 14%
Pokémon Saiph 2
Vien ForestGrass · Lv 44-49 · 10%
Pokémon Project Nova
Sinjoh MT. BaseGrass · Lv 35 · 30%
Route 21 SouthGrass · Lv 64 · 15%
Pokémon Mirror Gold
Route 6Grass (Morning / Day) · Lv 56 · 5%rare
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl
Trophy GardenAdvance Radar (Ruby Cartridge) · Lv 32-34 · 8%
Trophy GardenAdvance Radar (Sapphire Cartridge) · Lv 32-34 · 8%
Trophy GardenAdvance Radar (FireRed Cartridge) · Lv 32-34 · 8%
and 1 more area
Pokémon Emerald Seaglass
New MauvilleGrass · Lv 26 · 5%rare
Pokémon Yellow Legacy
Kanto Power PlantGrass · Lv 33 · 1%
Cerulean CaveGrass · Lv 64-65 · 5%
Cerulean CaveGrass · Lv 64-65 · 5%
Unboundnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Emerald Roguenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Too Many Types 2not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Soulgoldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Heart & Soulnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon R.O.W.Enot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Odysseynot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Radical Rednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Elite Reduxnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon GS Chroniclesnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Renegade Platinumnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Aesthetic Rednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokemon Modern Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Crystal Inheritancenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Editionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Exnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Valiantnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Gaianot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Too Many Types 1not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Imperiumnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Platinum Kaizonot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrownot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Exceedednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon WaveBluenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wishnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Low Budget Crystalnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphirenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Blaze Black & Volt Whitenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Editionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Omega Ruby Originsnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Peridot Versionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
HeartGold Generationsnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed Deluxenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Blitznot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon CC: Operation Masqueradenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Sour Crystalnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Black Pearl Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Overcomplicatednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Rule-ettenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Crystal Legacynot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it

Compare official Raichu with the ROM hacks →

In the 66 guides that include it

Changed in 45 of 66 guides: retyped in 9, stats in 34, abilities in 27, evolution in 9.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Raichu, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
Pokémon Too Many Types 2ChangedElectric→FuturePikachu485—
Pokémon R.O.W.EChangedElectric515 +30
+10 HP, +10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk
Static, Lightning Rod
Celia's Stupid Romhack
Evolves into Meowth when traded
Evolves into Meowth with Rat Stone
ChangedElectric475 -10
-10 Speed
Static, Static
Lazarus
Evolves at Thunder Stone
ChangedElectric510 +25
+20 HP, -5 Attack, +10 Speed
Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Odyssey
Evolves into Gorochu at Level 55
ChangedElectric485Volt Absorb, Lightning Rod
+ Volt Absorb − Static
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 ReduxChangedElectric495 +10
+5 Attack, +5 Sp. Atk
Static, Lightning Rod, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Phoenix RedChangedElectric→ElectricDark530 +45
+30 HP, -33 Attack, +20 Defense, +25 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def, -2 Speed
Static, Volt Absorb
+ Volt Absorb − Lightning Rod
Radical RedChangedElectric→ElectricNormal515 +30
+10 HP, +10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk
Static, Lightning Rod
Elite Redux
Mega Evolves into Raichu Mega Y holding the Raichunite Y
Mega Evolves into Raichu Mega X holding the Raichunite X
ChangedElectric→ElectricGround490 +5
+5 Speed
Earthbound, Generator, Electric Burst
Pokémon GS ChroniclesChangedElectric485Static, Lightningrod
+ Lightningrod − Lightning Rod
Pokémon Emerald KaizoChangedElectric485Lightning Rod
− Static
Inclement EmeraldChangedElectric475 -10
-10 Speed
Static, LightningRod
+ LightningRod − Lightning Rod
Renegade PlatinumChangedElectric495 +10
+5 Attack, +5 Sp. Atk
Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ChangedElectric475 -10
-10 Speed
Static
− Lightning Rod
Pokémon AmbrosiaChangedElectric486 +1
+1 Speed
S.Atk boost upon switch, Immune to Electric
Pokémon Aesthetic RedChangedElectric515 +30
+10 HP, +10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk
Static, Surge Surfer
+ Surge Surfer − Lightning Rod
Pokemon Modern EmeraldChangedElectric475 -10
-10 Speed
Static
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt EditionChanged0 -485
-60 HP, -90 Attack, -55 Defense, -90 Sp. Atk, -80 Sp. Def, -110 Speed
—
Pokémon Emerald ExChangedElectric495 +10
+5 HP, +5 Defense
—
Pokémon Too Many Types 1ChangedElectric→ElectricZoomer485—
Pokémon Emerald ImperiumChangedElectric→ElectricNormal515 +30
+10 HP, +10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk
Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Platinum KaizoChangedElectric495 +10
+5 Defense, +5 Sp. Def
Lightningrod
+ Lightningrod − Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Exceeded
Mega Evolves into Raichu (Mega X) holding the Raichunite X
ChangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Low Budget Crystal
Evolves into Raichu (Alola) with a Water Stone
Evolves into Gorochu with a Dragon Fang
ChangedElectric485Stability
+ Stability − Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen RegrownChangedElectric485
+10 Defense, -10 Speed
Static, Lightningrod
+ Lightningrod − Lightning Rod
Pokémon Polished CrystalChangedElectric516 +31
+10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk, +11 Speed
Static, Lightning Rod
Sacred Gold & Storm SilverChangedElectric516 +31
+10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk, +11 Speed
Static, Lightningrod
+ Lightningrod − Lightning Rod
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2ChangedElectric505 +20
+10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk
Static, LightningRod, Lightning Rod
+ LightningRod
Rising Ruby & Sinking SapphireChangedElectric505 +20
+10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk
Static, Lighting Rod, Lightning Rod
+ Lighting Rod
Blaze Black & Volt WhiteChangedElectric525 +40
+10 Attack, +10 Sp. Atk, +10 Sp. Def, +10 Speed
Static, LightningRod, Lightning Rod
+ LightningRod
Fire Red OmegaChangedElectric485Static
− Lightning Rod
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket EditionChangedElectric475 -10
+10 Sp. Atk, +10 Sp. Def, -30 Speed
Static
− Lightning Rod
Pokemon PrismChangedElectric485Static
− Lightning Rod
Pokemon Kanto Expansion Pak
Evolves into Gorochu when traded
ChangedElectric485
+10 Sp. Def, -10 Speed
—
Pokémon Omega Ruby OriginsChangedElectric→ElectricPsychic485
-5 Attack, -5 Defense, +5 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def
Levitate
+ Levitate − Static, Lightning Rod
Poke47
Evolves from Pikachu — Use Thunder Stone (Outside Alola)
ChangedElectric530 +45
+30 Attack, +5 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Static, Iron Fist, Lightning Rod
+ Iron Fist
Pokémon FireRed Deluxe
Evolves into Raichu (Alola) with an Alola Stone
ChangedElectric475 -10
-10 Speed
Static
− Lightning Rod
Pokémon Platinum ReduxChangedElectric→ElectricPsychic548 +63
+30 HP, -15 Attack, +20 Defense, +25 Sp. Atk, +8 Sp. Def, -5 Speed
Levitate, Super Luck
+ Levitate, Super Luck − Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Saiph 2Changed0 -485
-60 HP, -90 Attack, -55 Defense, -90 Sp. Atk, -80 Sp. Def, -110 Speed
—
Pokémon Project NovaChangedElectric455 -30
-5 HP, -5 Attack, -10 Sp. Def, -10 Speed
Lightning Rod
− Static
Pokémon OvercomplicatedChangedElectric→ElectricMoney485Liquid Voice, Magician, Opportunist
Pokémon Mirror GoldChangedElectric530 +45
+29 HP, -30 Attack, +35 Defense, +25 Sp. Atk, -25 Sp. Def, +11 Speed
Lightning Rod, Competitive
+ Competitive − Static
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless PearlChangedElectric485Static
− Lightning Rod
Pokémon Crystal LegacyChangedElectric475 -10
-10 Speed
—
Pokémon Emerald SeaglassChangedElectric505 +20
+10 HP, +10 Speed
Static, Lightning Rod
UnboundUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Emerald RogueUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon SoulgoldUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Heart & SoulUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Infinite FusionUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Sword and Shield Ultimate PlusUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Crystal InheritanceUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon ValiantUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
GaiaUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon ClassicUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon: Wishes of TomorrowUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon WaveBlueUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Hoenn's Last WishUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Emerald SquaredUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Peridot VersionUnchangedElectric485—
HeartGold GenerationsUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Emerald BlitzUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Sour CrystalUnchangedElectric485—
Pokémon Black Pearl EmeraldUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Emerald Rule-etteUnchangedElectric485Static, Lightning Rod
Pokémon Yellow LegacyUnchangedElectric485—

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

Red / BlueIts long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
YellowWhen electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
GoldWhen its electric­ ity builds, its muscles are stimu­ lated, and it be­ comes more aggres­ sive than usual.
Silver / SoulSilverIf the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
CrystalIf its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electri­ city from the atmosphere.
RubyIf the electrical sacks become excessively charged, RAICHU plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this POKéMON’s nest.
SapphireThis POKéMON exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. RAICHU searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.
EmeraldIf it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
FireRedIts electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.
LeafGreenIts long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
DiamondIt turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
Pearl / YIt can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Platinum / Black / White / Black 2 / White 2Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
HeartGold / XWhen its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Omega RubyIf 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.
Alpha SapphireThis Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.
SunIt unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
MoonIt becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.
Ultra SunAs electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
Ultra MoonBecause so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.

Names in other languages

Japaneseライチュウ
Japanese (Rōmaji)Raichu
GermanRaichu
FrenchRaichu
SpanishRaichu
ItalianRaichu
Korean라이츄
Chinese (Simplified)雷丘
Chinese (Traditional)雷丘

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.