Pokemon Legends Arceus Raichu is a Electric Type Mouse Pokémon with a Medium Fast growth rate and a 3 Speed EV Yield. Raichu can be found with Static as an Ability; we recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 485 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
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).
Rank | Stat | Value |
---|---|---|
F | HP | 60 |
C | Attack | 90 |
F | Defense | 55 |
B | Special Attack | 90 |
D | Special Defense | 80 |
C | Speed | 110 |
C | Total | 485 |
Raichu | Detail |
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Best Nature | Hasty ↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Defense |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 25% Sitrus Berry ![]() 15% Apricorn ![]() 15% Spoiled Apricorn ![]() |
Catch Rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Static If a Pokémon with Static is hit by a move making contact, there is a 30% chance the foe will become paralyzed. |
Hidden Ability | Lightning Rod 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 Legends Arceus
Pichu requires High Friendship during day-time to evolve into Pikachu and then (Thunder Stone) to evolve into Raichu.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution | |||
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Pichu ![]() | High Friendship during day-time → | Pikachu ![]() | Thunder Stone![]() → | Raichu ![]() |
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Pichu | 205 | 20 | 40 | 35 | 15 | 35 | 60 |
Stat Change | +115 | +15 | +15 | +15 | +25 | +15 | +30 |
![]() Pikachu | 320 | 35 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 90 |
Stat Change | +165 | +25 | +35 | +40 | +15 | +30 | +20 |
![]() Raichu | 485 | 60 | 90 | 90 | 55 | 80 | 110 |

Alpha Raichu Locations
List of Locations you can find Alpha Raichu in PLA.

Lv. | Location | Description |
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52 | Crimson Mirelands | Golden Lowlands |

Where To Find Raichu Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Raichu in PLA.
Raichu has 2 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 45 - 53 Raichu, within the Heart's Crag location via Space-Time Distortions.



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Pichu Lv. 3 - 6 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Pichu Lv. 6 - 12 | On Land Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Pikachu Lv. 6 - 12 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Pikachu Lv. 45 - 53 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Pikachu Lv. 45 - 53 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Raichu Lv. 45 - 53 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Raichu Lv. 45 - 53 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Pokemon LA Raichu Weakness
Raichu is a Electric Type pokemon. This will cause Raichu to take More Damage from Ground Type Moves, and Less Damage from , Steel, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Raichu Weak Against?
What pokemon is Raichu Strong Against?
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How To Complete Raichu Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Number of alpha specimens caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
Number defeated | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Ground-type moves | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Times you have seen it use Iron Tail | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you have seen it use Thunder | 1 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 70 | ||
Times you've seen it use an agile style move | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | ||
Number of different forms you've obtained | 2 |

Best Raichu Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Raichu Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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47 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 165 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
37 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
29 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
21 | Spark | ![]() | Physical | 97.5 | 100 | 20 | May paralyze opponent. |
Raichu Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Raichu can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (9) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() May paralyze opponent. | |
5 (14) | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. | |
9 (18) | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 ![]() Paralyzes opponent. | |
15 (25) | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. | |
21 (31) | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May paralyze opponent. | |
29 (40) | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. | |
37 (48) | Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
47 (59) | Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
Raichu Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Raichu can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Always goes first. Lowers the target's attack. | |
Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. | |
Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May raise user's Special Attack. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Attack. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. | |
Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. May paralyze opponent. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | ![]() Thundurus Therian | ![]() ![]() | 580 | 79 | 105 | 145 | 70 | 80 | 101 |
S | ![]() Thundurus | ![]() ![]() | 580 | 79 | 115 | 125 | 70 | 80 | 111 |
A | ![]() Electivire | ![]() | 540 | 75 | 123 | 95 | 67 | 85 | 95 |
A | ![]() Magnezone | ![]() ![]() | 535 | 70 | 70 | 130 | 115 | 90 | 60 |
B | ![]() Jolteon | ![]() | 525 | 65 | 65 | 110 | 60 | 95 | 130 |







































