No.0026
Raichu
Mouse Pokémon
Description
It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.
Raising data
Base StatsTotal 485
Actual stats
| Max | 252 EV | 0 EV | Min | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 167 | 167 | 135 | 135 |
| Atk | 156 | 142 | 110 | 99 |
| Def | 117 | 107 | 75 | 67 |
| SpA | 156 | 142 | 110 | 99 |
| SpD | 145 | 132 | 100 | 90 |
| Spe | 178 | 162 | 130 | 117 |
Calculated at 31 IVs. Max = 252 EVs with a boosting nature, 252 EV = neutral nature, 0 EV = neutral nature, Min = 0 EVs with a hindering nature. HP is not affected by nature.
Abilities
- Static
The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.
- Lightning RodHidden
The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.
Competitive usage
How often this Pokémon is used in ranked battles, and within that, the share of its moves, items, abilities, Tera types, EV spreads and teammates. Listed per format.
Moves
- Fake Out95.1%
- Encore61.7%
- Protect54%
- Nuzzle39.7%
- Volt Switch36.2%
- Endeavor30.2%
- Electroweb28.5%
- Thunderbolt20.6%
- Dazzling Gleam4.2%
- Charm3.8%
Items
- Focus Sash84.1%
- Rocky Helmet4.9%
- Shuca Berry3.3%
- Air Balloon3%
- Magnet2.1%
- Life Orb0.7%
Abilities
- Lightning Rod98.3%
- Static1.7%
EV spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Moves whose power depends on weight
Low Kick scales with the target's weight; Heavy Slam scales with the attacker-to-target weight ratio. Opponents listed are taken from the usage data, limited to Pokémon that actually run the move.
Power taken from Heavy Slam
Evolution
#0172PichuElectric
#0025PikachuElectric
Type Matchups
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Moves
Level up
| — | ElectricThunder Punch | Physical 75 |
| Lv1 | PsychicAgility | Status |
| Lv1 | FairyCharm | Status |
| Lv1 | ElectricDischarge | Special 80 |
| Lv1 | NormalDouble Team | Status |
| Lv1 | ElectricElectro Ball | Special |
| Lv1 | NormalFeint | Physical 30 |
| Lv1 | NormalGrowl | Status |
| Lv1 | SteelIron Tail | Physical 100 |
| Lv1 | PsychicLight Screen | Status |
| Lv1 | DarkNasty Plot | Status |
| Lv1 | ElectricNuzzle | Physical 20 |
| Lv1 | NormalPlay Nice | Status |
| Lv1 | NormalQuick Attack | Physical 40 |
| Lv1 | ElectricSpark | Physical 65 |
| Lv1 | FairySweet Kiss | Status |
| Lv1 | NormalTail Whip | Status |
| Lv1 | ElectricThunder | Special 110 |
| Lv1 | ElectricThunder Shock | Special 40 |
| Lv1 | ElectricThunder Wave | Status |
| Lv5 | ElectricThunderbolt | Special 90 |
TM (41)
Moves carried over from pre-evolutions (5)
Same-type Pokémon
FAQ
What kind of Pokémon is Raichu?
Mouse Pokémon It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.
What type is Raichu?
Raichu is a Electric-type Pokémon.
What is Raichu weak to?
It takes heavy damage from Ground-type moves.
What are Raichu's base stats?
HP60 / Atk90 / Def55 / SpA90 / SpD80 / Spe110 (total 485)
What are Raichu's abilities?
Static, Lightning Rod