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Raichu

#0026

Raichu

electric
Gen 1 Default 4 forms 1 weaknesses Breeding: Ground / Fairy Mouse Pokemon

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Raichu is a default form with electric typing and Static, Lightning Rod. Learnsets, evolution data, Pokedex entries, and breeding data stay tied to the base species unless a game exposes form-specific data.

3 alternate

Profile Details

Raichu trainer data.

Local database-style facts for names, regional dex numbers, abilities, training, body data, breeding, and encounter planning.

2 abilities

Raichu Base Stats Total 485

HP 60
Attack 90
Defense 55
Sp. Atk 90
Sp. Def 80
Speed 110

Raichu worst-to-best stats

This defaults to level 100. Worst assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering nature for non-HP stats. Best assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a boosting nature for non-HP stats. HP ignores nature.

Stat Worst Best
HP 230 324
Attack 166 306
Defense 103 229
Sp. Atk 166 306
Sp. Def 148 284
Speed 202 350

Other Names

Japanese
ライチュウ
Korean
라이츄

Regional Numbers

National #0026 Kanto #026 G/S/C Johto #023 HGSS Johto #023 R/S/E Hoenn #157 ORAS Hoenn #164 D/P Sinnoh #105 Platinum Sinnoh #105 Conquest Gallery #017 Kalos Central #037 SM Alola #026 SM Melemele #026 USUM Alola #033 USUM Melemele #033 Let's Go Kanto #026 Galar #195 Isle of Armor #086 Hisui #057 Paldea #075 Kitakami #022 Champions #026 Lumiose City #054

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Body & Breeding

Classification
Mouse Pokemon
Height
2'7" / 0.8 m
Weight
66.1 lbs / 30.0 kg
Breeding / Egg Groups
Ground / Fairy
Base Egg Steps
2,560

Training

Capture Rate
75
Base Happiness
70
Base Experience
218
Growth Rate
1,000,000 EXP (Medium)
EV Yield
3 Speed

Raichu Abilities 1 hidden

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Lightning Rod Hidden Ability

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.