Raichu (Pokémon)
Raichu
#026
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #026 |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
| Height | 0.8 m (3' 0.6") |
| Weight | 30 kg (66.1 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Yellow |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Forest |
| Shape | Upright |
Raichu Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Raichu. Raichu is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Raichu
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
0.5× damage
Flying Pokémon are not very effective against against Raichu.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Raichu.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Raichu.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
1× damage
Grass Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
0.5× damage
Electric Pokémon are not very effective against against Raichu.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raichu.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. |
Generation 2
| Gold | When its electric ity builds, its muscles are stimu lated, and it be comes more aggres sive than usual. |
|---|---|
| Silver | If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. |
| Crystal | If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electri city from the atmosphere. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | If 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. |
| SoulSilver | If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. |
Generation 6
| X | When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. |
|---|---|
| Y | It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked. |
| Ultra Sun | As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress. |
| Ultra Moon | Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power. |
|---|---|
| Shield | If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere. |
