Raichu is an Electric-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Pikachu after being fed 50 candies. Raichu is the final evolution of Pichu. It has an Alolan form that is Electric, Psychic-type.
Pokédex description
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.
When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock.
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Volt Switch, Wild Charge: added on February 16th, 2017
- Charm, Skull Bash: added on July 9th, 2019
- Trailblaze: added on December 1st, 2023
- Thunder: removed on February 16th, 2017
- Thunder Shock: removed on February 16th, 2017, added back on January 23rd, 2020
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Grass Knot: added on July 9th, 2019
- Thunder Shock: added on September 27th, 2019
- Trailblaze: added on December 1st, 2023
Evolution family
Raichu is part of a three-member family.
Event Pokémon forms
These Event Raichu forms can be obtained from evolving respective costumed Pikachu. With exception of Santa hat and Beanie Raichu, they can only be obtained from evolving.
Sprites | Release | |||
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Summer hat Raichu was released at the start of 2nd Anniversary on July 5th, 2018. Shiny form of summer hat Raichu was released at the start of the fifth day of Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama on August 10th, 2019. | ||||
Santa hat Raichu was released at the start of Holiday 2016 on December 25th, 2016. Shiny form of Santa hat Raichu was released at the start of Holiday 2018 on December 18th, 2018. | ||||
Fragment hat Raichu was released at the start of Fragment Hat Pikachu on October 5th, 2018. Shiny form of fragment hat Raichu was released on the same day. | ||||
Witch hat Raichu was released at the start of Halloween 2017 on October 20th, 2017. Shiny form of Witch hat Raichu was released at the start of Halloween 2018 on October 23rd, 2018. | ||||
Flower crown Raichu was released at the start of Pokémon Day 2019 on February 26th, 2019. Shiny form of flower crown Raichu was released on the same day. | ||||
Ash hat Raichu was released at the start of 1st Anniversary on June 6th, 2017. Shiny form of Ash hat Raichu was released at the start of April Fools 2019 on April 1st, 2019. | ||||
Party hat Raichu was released at the start of Pokémon Day 2017 on February 26th, 2017. Shiny form of party hat Raichu was released at the start of Pokémon Day 2018 on February 26th, 2018. | ||||
Detective hat Raichu was released at the start of Detective Pikachu Celebration on May 7th, 2018. Shiny form of Detective hat Raichu has not been released yet. Once trainers could get it due a glitch. | ||||
Detective Raichu 2023 was released at the start of Detective Pikachu Returns Event on October 5th, 2023. Shiny form of detective Raichu was released on the same day. | ||||
Beanie Raichu was released at the start of Holiday 2019 on December 24th, 2019. Shiny form of beanie Raichu was released on the same day. | ||||
New Year Raichu was released at the start of New Year's 2021 on December 31st, 2020. Shiny form of New Year Raichu was released on the same day. | ||||
World cap Raichu was released at the start of Pokémon Spotlight Hour on October 6th, 2020. Shiny form of world cap Raichu was released on the same day. | ||||
Cherry blossom Raichu was released at the start of Spring into Spring 2023 on April 4th, 2023. Shiny form of cherry blossom Raichu was released on the same day. | ||||
Holiday 2023 Raichu was released at the start of Holiday 2023 Part 1 on December 18th, 2023. Shiny form of Holiday 2023 Raichu was released on the same day. |
Availability
Raichu
- Raichu was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Raichu was released at the start of Pokémon GO Park on August 9th, 2017.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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Wild |
1,870 2,026 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Raid Battles |
1,247 1,558 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 16,079
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
935 | Field Research: Catch 3 Water, Electric, or Bug-type Pokémon: 2020 May Special Research/Timed Research: Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto - Completing 3rd part |
Alolan Raichu
- Alolan Raichu was released on July 19th, 2018.
- Shiny form of Alolan Raichu was released at the start of the second weekend of Let's Go Celebration on November 23rd, 2018.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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Raid Battles |
1,306 1,633 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 16,848
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
980 | Field Research: Win a raid: 2022 Sep Special Research/Timed Research: Festival of Lights - Completing 1st part Alola to Alola - Completing 4th part (Melemele Island) GO Fest Weekly Challenge: Friendship - Completing 2nd part Research Breakthrough: 2020 Sep |
Gallery
Stickers
Trivia
- Raichu is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 before.
- Raichu wearing winter costume was available in raid during Holiday 2019.
- The current default sprite for Raichu, displayed in Pokédex and Pokémon collection is the male variant. Previously, a female model was used.[1]
References
- ↑ Looks like the model for Raichu is a male now. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2016-10-15.