Raichu
#157 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Raichu
#157 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
90
166
306
Defense
55
103
229
Sp. Atk
90
166
306
Sp. Def
80
148
284
Speed
110
202
350
Total
485
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| EV yield | 3 Spe |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 218 |
Lore
Pokémon Emerald
If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Pichu #155 | High friendship |  Pikachu #156 |
Pikachu #156 |  Use Thunder Stone |  Raichu #157 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tail Whip |  |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE. |
| Start | Thunder Shock |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. |
| Start | Thunderbolt | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. |
| Start | Quick Attack | |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch |  | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
| TM16 | Light Screen |  | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | A fast and unavoidable electric attack. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief |  | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM05 | Flash | | Status | - | 70 | 20 | Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE. |
| Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Dynamic Punch | | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Mega Kick | | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | An extremely powerful kick with intense force. |
| Mega Punch | | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | A strong punch thrown with incredible power. |
| Mimic | | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Mud-Slap | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy. |
| Rollout |  | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. |
| Seismic Toss | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level. |
| Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
| Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. |
| Thunder Punch | | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. |
| Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. |
Traits
Static
Paralyzes on contact.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
