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Raichu in Pokémon Yellow
#26 in the Yellow Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
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Pokémon Yellow
When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Height
0.8 m (2'07")
Weight
30 kg (66.1 lbs)
National Pokédex
#0026
Raichu in Other Games
National Dex pageRed & BlueGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphirePokémon GOSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Sword & ShieldBrilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: ArceusScarlet & VioletLegends: Z-A
Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.
Min
Max
HP
60
230
323
Attack
90
185
278
Defense
55
115
208
Special
90
185
278
Speed
100
205
298
Total
395
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience.
Catch rate and experience details for this Pokémon.
| Pokédexes | Kanto #26 |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 122 |
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
In both editions of Yellow, the original starter Pikachu refuses a Thunder Stone. Other Pikachu can evolve into Raichu with a Thunder Stone.
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Pikachu #25 |  Use Thunderstone |  Raichu #26 |
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl |  |  | - | 100 | 40 |
| Start | Thunder Shock | |  | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Thunder Wave | | | - | 100 | 20 |
Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Mega Punch | |  | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | | | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM08 | Body Slam | | | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| TM09 | Take Down | | | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | | | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM17 | Submission |  | | 80 | 80 | 25 |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM20 | Rage | | | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Thunder | | | 120 | 70 | 10 |
| TM31 | Mimic | | | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM33 | Reflect |  | | - | - | 20 |
| TM34 | Bide | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM39 | Swift | | | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM44 | Rest | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM50 | Substitute | | | - | - | 10 |
| HM05 | Flash | | | - | 70 | 20 |
