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No. 0026 · Generation I · Kanto

Raichu

The Mouse Pokémon

TL;DR. Raichu is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 485. Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.

Electric

Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.

Height0.8 m

Weight30.0 kg

AbilitiesStatic

HiddenLightning Rod

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 90

Defense 55

Sp. Attack 90

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 110

Total485

485 base stat total, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 31st among Electric-types.

110 base Speed, Raichu's strongest stat, ranking 12th of 69 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Raichu in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Raichu reaches 2,182 CP at level 40 and 2,496 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack193

GO Defense151

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)2,182

Max CP (L50)2,467

Best buddy (L51)2,496

Raid catch CP 1,180–1,247 (L20). Weather boosted 1,476–1,558 (L25).

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Competitive

Raichu in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Raichu across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #191 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #191 85.3 score

Ultra League #252 81.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Raichu.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Raichu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Raichu?

Raichu is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Raichu weak to?

Raichu takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Raichu resistant to?

Raichu resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Raichu evolve?

Raichu evolves from Pikachu (Use Thunder Stone). Raichu evolves into Mega Raichu X (Mega Evolve with Raichunite X (battle-only)) or Mega Raichu Y (Mega Evolve with Raichunite Y (battle-only)).

What generation is Raichu from?

Raichu was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0026.

What are Raichu's base stats?

Raichu has HP 60, Attack 90, Defense 55, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 80, and Speed 110. Total base stat total: 485.

What are Raichu's abilities?

Raichu can have the ability Static, plus the Hidden Ability Lightning Rod.

Is Raichu legendary or mythical?

No. Raichu is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Raichu's best stat?

Raichu's highest base stat is Speed at 110, which ranks 12th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Raichu good?

Raichu has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 31st among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms