Pokémon GO history · #0026
Raichu in Pokémon GO.
Every recorded Raichu raid run in Pokémon GO with its dates and tier, and when its Shiny arrived.
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Pikachu family appeared on August 9, 2017.
- Japan
- worldwide
- Alolan Raichu
- Raichu by encounter
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Pikachu
- Mega Raichu X & Mega Raichu Y
Raid history
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | MegaMega Raichu Y | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Sep 4 to Sep 5, 2026 | MegaMega Raichu X | Mega Ascension · Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Sep 4, 2026 | MegaMega Raichu Y | Mega Ascension |
| Jul 15 to Jul 28, 2026 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Jun 16 to Jun 17, 2026 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Apr 1 to Apr 8, 2026 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Apr 1 to Apr 8, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2025 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Sep 16 to Sep 21, 2025 | 3-starAlolan Form | Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over |
| Aug 25 to Aug 31, 2025 | 3-starAlolan Form | Sunkissed Shores |
| Mar 5 to Mar 10, 2025 | 3-starAlolan Form | Powerful Potential |
| Nov 25 to Dec 2, 2024 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Sep 20 to Sep 24, 2023 | 3-starAlolan Form | Psychic Spectacular |
| Aug 23 to Sep 1, 2023 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Mar 21 to Mar 28, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 14 to Oct 18, 2022 | 3-starAlolan Form | Festival of Lights |
| Sep 1 to Sep 13, 2022 | 3-starAlolan Form | Psychic Spectacular |
| May 10 to Jun 1, 2022 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Apr 5 to Apr 12, 2022 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 1 to Mar 15, 2022 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Dec 1 to Dec 16, 2021 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Sep 1 to Sep 8, 2021 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Dec 22, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021 | 3-starAlolan Form | Pokémon GO Holidays 2020 |
| Nov 12 to Nov 16, 2020 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Sep 29 to Oct 2, 2020 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Aug 21 to Sep 10, 2020 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| May 29 to Jul 6, 2020 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Mar 2 to May 1, 2020 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Dec 24, 2019 to Jan 1, 2020 | 2-starBeanie hat | Pokémon GO Holidays 2019 |
| Jun 18, 2019 to Feb 25, 2020 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Feb 26 to May 29, 2019 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Nov 29, 2018 to Jan 15, 2019 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Nov 23 to Nov 27, 2018 | 3-star | Let's Go Celebration |
| Nov 16 to Nov 27, 2018 | 3-starAlolan Form | Let's Go Celebration |
| Oct 16 to Oct 23, 2018 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Oct 1, 2018 | 3-starAlolan Form | Psychic Spectacular 2018 |
| Jul 19 to Sep 13, 2018 | 3-starAlolan Form | Johto Festival |
Common questions.
Can Raichu be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes. The first Shiny in the Pikachu family appeared in Pokémon GO on August 9, 2017.
When was Raichu last a raid boss in Pokémon GO?
Raichu was last in Mega raids (Mega Raichu Y) on September 6, 2026.
What kind of raids has Raichu appeared in?
Raichu has appeared in 3-star raids, first on July 19, 2018; 2-star raids, first on December 24, 2019; Mega raids, first on September 4, 2026.