Pokédex entry for #26 Raichu containing stats, moves learned, evolution chain, location and more!

Mar 29, 2025 · Alolan Raichu is capable of unleashing star-shaped thunderbolts. It is also known by the name hodad. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the Coastal Biome of the Terarium during rare Mass outbreak events. Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Stoked Sparksurfer.

Raichu is a rodent-like Pokémon, similar to its previous evolution forms. Unlike Pichu or Pikachu, which both have yellow fur, Raichu has orange fur with two strips of brown fur on its back. It has long ears and feet, but has little stubby arms with no noticeable fingers.

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Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked. This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts. It’s believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.

Raichu (/ ˈ r aɪ tʃ uː / ⓘ; Japanese: ライチュウ, Hepburn: Raichū) is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise, and the evolved form of series mascot Pikachu.

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Teach a wild male Smeargle the move Reversal using its Sketch attack, then mate it with a female Pikachu/Raichu.

All the moves that #26 Raichu can learn in Generation 3 (Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald), plus for its egg moves, compatible parents and breeding details.

Raichu is a Electric -type Pokémon introduced in Gen 1 and has the National Dex number #026. The Pokédex classifies it as the Mouse Pokémon. Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, 0 IVs, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, 31 IVs, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.