Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Raichu

Raichu

ELECTRIC

Mouse Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Raichu is a Electric Type Mouse Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Raichu can be found with Static as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 3 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 485 combined Base Stats.

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Raichu Stats and Abilities

Based on Raichu Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Raichu Highest IV Stat is Speed 110 and the Lowest being Defense 55.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	60	230	324
C	Attack	90	166	306
F	Defense	55	103	229
C	Special Attack	90	166	306
E	Special Defense	80	148	284
C	Speed	110	202	350
C	Total	485

Best Held Items	Magnet Zap Plate
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	3 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Fairy, Field
Egg Cycles	10 (2,314–2,570 steps)

Static Ability 1	If a Pokémon with Static is hit by a move making contact, there is a 30% chance the foe will become paralyzed.
Lightning Rod Hidden Ability	Lightning Rod forces all single-target Electric-type moves - used by any other Pokémon on the field - to target this Pokémon, and with 100% accuracy. This includes the status move Thunder Wave. The ability is most useful in double/triple battles.

How To Evolve Raichu in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Pichu requires (high Friendship) to evolve into Pikachu and then (Thunder Stone) to evolve into Raichu.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Pichu	high Friendship →	Pikachu	Thunder Stone →	Raichu

Where To Find Raichu in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Raichu has 1 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16 Pichu, within the Trophy Garden location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Trophy Garden
	20 - 5%	Pikachu Lv. 18
	5 - 1%	Pichu Lv. 16

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Raichu Weakness

Raichu is a Electric Type pokemon. This will cause Raichu to take More Damage from Ground Type Moves, and Less Damage from Flying, Steel, Electric Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground
0.5x Less Damage	Flying Steel Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Raichu Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND
A	Swampert WATER GROUND
A	Rhyperior GROUND ROCK
A	Mamoswine ICE GROUND

What pokemon is Raichu Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING

Best Raichu Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Raichu Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
1	Thunder	Special	165	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
1	Thunderbolt	Special	135	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
1	Discharge	Special	120	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
1	Slam	Physical	80	75	20

Best Moveset for Raichu TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Raichu Lv Up Moves

Raichu TM Moves

Raichu Level Up Moves

List of Moves Raichu can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Thunder Punch ELECTRIC	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
1	Play Nice NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Attack. Always hits.
1	Sweet Kiss FAIRY	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 10 Status Confuses opponent.
1	Nuzzle ELECTRIC	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Paralyzes opponent.
1	Nasty Plot DARK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
1	Charm FAIRY	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Thunder Wave ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
1	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
1	Electro Ball ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The faster the user, the stronger the attack.
1	Feint NORMAL	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
1	Spark ELECTRIC	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May paralyze opponent.
1	Agility PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
1	Slam NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 75 PP: 20 Physical
1	Discharge ELECTRIC	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
1	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
1	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
1	Thunder ELECTRIC	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
1	Thunder Shock ELECTRIC	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Special May paralyze opponent.
1	Tail Whip NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Growl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Quick Attack NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.

Raichu TM Moves

List of Moves Raichu can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder ELECTRIC	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM34	Shock Wave ELECTRIC	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM43	Volt Switch ELECTRIC	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special User must switch out after attacking.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM52	Focus Blast FIGHTING	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM57	Charge Beam ELECTRIC	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM63	Nasty Plot DARK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73	Thunder Wave ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM95	Surf WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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