raichu
Types: electric
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Key features
- National Dex: #026
- Height / Weight: 0.8 m, 30.0 kg
- Base Stat Total: 485
- Highest Stat: speed
- Abilities: static, lightning-rod (Hidden)
- Base Experience: 218
- Generation: Gen I (Kanto)
- Habitat: Forest
- Egg Groups: Ground, Fairy
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Capture Rate: 75
- Base Happiness: 70
- Gender: 50.0% ♀ / 50.0% ♂
- Color: Yellow
- Shape: Upright
- Forms/Varieties: 2
- TCG: 70 cards (~€1397 total est.). View all.
Game locations
- Known locations: 3; e.g., cerulean cave 1f, cerulean cave b1f, power plant area
- Game versions: red, blue
Raichu TCG Cards
Estimated combined market value: €1397 (70 cards)
Raichu – Temporal Forces (#52)€0.05
Raichu – Paldean Fates (#19)€0.10
Raichu – Paldean Fates (#132)€9.17
Raichu – 151 (#26)€0.14
Raichu – Paldea Evolved (#64)€0.08
Raichu – Paldea Evolved (#211)€32.59
Raichu – Silver Tempest (#50)€0.09
Raichu – Lost Origin (#53)€0.15
Raichu – Brilliant Stars (#45)€1.31
Raichu – Brilliant Stars (#158)€4.03
Raichu – Evolving Skies (#50)€0.41
Raichu – Sword & Shield (#66)€0.64
Raichu – Cosmic Eclipse (#67)€0.83
Raichu – Hidden Fates (#20)€1.45
Raichu – Unified Minds (#54)€4.40
Raichu – Unified Minds (#57)€2.42
Raichu – Unified Minds (#220)€37.40
Raichu – Unified Minds (#221)€185.00
Raichu – Unified Minds (#241)€44.97
Raichu – Unbroken Bonds (#55)€0.59
Raichu – Crimson Invasion (#31)€0.85
Raichu – Shining Legends (#29)€2.74
Raichu – Shining Legends (#75)€25.80
Raichu – Burning Shadows (#41)€7.06
Raichu – SM Black Star Promos (#SM65)€1.64
Raichu – SM Black Star Promos (#SM72)€20.98
Raichu – SM Black Star Promos (#SM90)€3.61
Raichu – SM Black Star Promos (#SM213)€1.20
Raichu – Evolutions (#36)€3.67
Raichu – Generations (#27)€2.18
Raichu – Generations (#RC9)€2.26
Raichu – BREAKthrough (#49)€1.39
Raichu – BREAKthrough (#50)€5.89
Raichu – Furious Fists (#28)€1.70
Raichu – XY (#43)€0.84
Raichu – Next Destinies (#40)€1.51
Raichu – BW Black Star Promos (#BW78)
Raichu – HS—Undaunted (#33)€1.53
Raichu – HS—Undaunted (#83)€14.17
Raichu – HeartGold & SoulSilver (#10)€4.60
Raichu – Arceus (#27)€7.82
Raichu – Supreme Victors (#77)€1.25
Raichu – Rising Rivals (#31)€1.92
Raichu – POP Series 9 (#3)€7.58
Raichu – Stormfront (#8)€5.34
Raichu – Stormfront (#99)€9.75
Raichu – Majestic Dawn (#45)€0.46
Raichu – Mysterious Treasures (#15)€7.00
Raichu – DP Black Star Promos (#DP21)
Raichu – Power Keepers (#12)€4.68
Raichu – Holon Phantoms (#15)€12.45
Raichu – Holon Phantoms (#51)€1.77
Raichu – Emerald (#97)€37.21
Raichu – FireRed & LeafGreen (#12)€10.13
Raichu – Team Magma vs Team Aqua (#13)€2.12
Raichu – Sandstorm (#98)€36.92
Raichu – Skyridge (#H25)€68.09
Raichu – Skyridge (#27)€16.83
Raichu – Expedition Base Set (#25)€58.14
Raichu – Expedition Base Set (#61)€3.58
Raichu – Legendary Collection (#7)€38.37
Raichu – Neo Destiny (#111)€306.11
Raichu – Neo Revelation (#21)€12.91
Raichu – Gym Challenge (#11)€51.89
Raichu – Gym Heroes (#28)€15.58
Raichu – Team Rocket (#83)€112.66
Raichu – Base Set 2 (#16)€23.16
Raichu – Fossil (#14)€30.06
Raichu – Fossil (#29)€9.53
Raichu – Base (#14)€73.95
Bekijk alle Raichu-kaarten in onze database.
Top 5 most valuable Raichu cards
- Raichu – Neo Destiny (#111) — €306.11
- Raichu – Unified Minds (#221) — €185.00
- Raichu – Team Rocket (#83) — €112.66
- Raichu – Base (#14) — €73.95
- Raichu – Skyridge (#H25) — €68.09
Stats breakdown
- hp: 60
- attack: 90
- defense: 55
- special-attack: 90
- special-defense: 80
- speed: 110
Combat effectiveness
Weak to: ground 2x
Resists: flying 0.5xsteel 0.5xelectric 0.5x
Abilities (summary)
- static: Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
- lightning-rod (Hidden): Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Moves
- Lv.1: thunder-punch
- Lv.1: slam
- Lv.1: tail-whip
- Lv.1: growl
- Lv.1: thunder-shock
- Lv.1: agility
- Lv.1: double-team
- Lv.1: light-screen
- Lv.1: sweet-kiss
- Lv.1: charm
- Lv.1: encore
- Lv.1: fake-out
Machine: agility, alluring-voice, attract, bide, body-slam, brick-break, brutal-swing, calm-mind, captivate, charge, charge-beam, charm
Tutor: body-slam, counter, covet, defense-curl, double-edge, dynamic-punch, electroweb, endure, focus-punch, headbutt, helping-hand, iron-tail
Biology & Breeding
Physical Characteristics
Egg Groups: Ground, Fairy
Growth Rate: Medium leveling
Gender Ratio: 50.0% ♀ / 50.0% ♂
Fun Facts
- Introduced in Generation I (Kanto).
- Base Stat Total: 485. Highest stat: Speed (110).
- Natural habitat: Forest.
- TCG Cards: Temporal Forces #52, Paldean Fates #19, Paldean Fates #132, 151 #26, Paldea Evolved #64 and 65 more (70 total).
- Part of a 3-stage evolution line.
- Has 2 different forms or varieties.
The Story of Raichu
In the vast world of Pokémon, Raichu stands as a remarkable creature of the electric type. Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
First discovered in the Kanto region during Generation I, Raichu has become known for its unique characteristics and impressive base stat total of 485. Typically found in forest environments, this Pokémon continues to be a valuable companion for trainers seeking a creature with exceptional Speed in their adventures.
As part of an evolutionary line, Raichu represents the culmination of a remarkable transformation journey that has fascinated researchers and trainers alike.
Evolution line: pichu → pikachu → raichu
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