Raichu in Pokémon Sword & Shield

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion.

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat.

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.

The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target’s Attack stat.

The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat.

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

The user exchanges Speed stats with the target.

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.

The user steals the target’s HP with a kiss. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.

The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.

The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move’s power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Learn as Pichu, then retain through evolution.

The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Learn as Pichu, then retain through evolution.

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.

Learn as Pichu, then retain through evolution.

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Learn as Pichu, then retain through evolution.

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Using Happy Hour doubles the amount of prize money received after battle.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user and an ally hold hands. This makes them very happy.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however.

Learn as Pichu, then retain through evolution.

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Learn as Pichu, then retain through evolution.

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

One turn after this move is used, the user’s or its replacement’s HP is restored by half the user’s max HP.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

One turn after this move is used, the user’s or its replacement’s HP is restored by half the user’s max HP.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

One turn after this move is used, the user’s or its replacement’s HP is restored by half the user’s max HP.

Learn as Pichu, then retain through evolution.

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.