Pokemon Legends Arceus Raichu | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Raichu

Mouse Pokémon

Hisuian Pokedex: #057

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.

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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).

Raichu Stats
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 Details
Raichu	Detail
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Liked Foods	Dazzling Honey Hearty Grains Plump Beans
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	Fairy Field

Raichu Abilities
Abilities	Description
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.

Raichu Evolutions
Base Form		Evolution Requirement	First Evolution		Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Pichu		High Friendship during day-time →	Pikachu		Thunder Stone →	Raichu

Raichu Evolution Stat Changes
Evolutions	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
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.

Alpha Raichu Map Locations in Crimson Mirelands

Crimson Mirelands Raichu Alpha Pokemon Locations
Lv.	Location	Description
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.

Obsidian Fieldlands Raichu Locations
Pokemon Spawns	Location	How To Catch
Pichu Lv. 3 - 6	Obsidian Fieldlands Floaro Gardens	On Land Rare
Pichu Lv. 6 - 12	Obsidian Fieldlands Nature's Pantry	On Land Very Rare
Pikachu Lv. 6 - 12	Obsidian Fieldlands Nature's Pantry	On Land Rare

Alabaster Icelands Raichu Locations
Pokemon Spawns	Location	How To Catch
Pikachu Lv. 45 - 53	Alabaster Icelands Bonechill Wastes	Space-Time Distortions Rare
Pikachu Lv. 45 - 53	Alabaster Icelands Heart's Crag	Space-Time Distortions Rare
Raichu Lv. 45 - 53	Alabaster Icelands Bonechill Wastes	Space-Time Distortions Very Rare
Raichu Lv. 45 - 53	Alabaster Icelands Heart's Crag	Space-Time Distortions 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 Flying, Steel, Electric Type moves.

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Raichu Type Weakness
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?

Raichu Weak Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Garchomp
A	Ursaluna
A	Rhyperior
A	Mamoswine
B	Torterra

What pokemon is Raichu Strong Against?

Raichu Strong Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga
S	Origin Dialga
S	Shaymin Sky
S	Heatran
S	Hisuian Goodra

How To Complete Raichu Research Tasks in PLA


Research Task	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Task 4	Task 5
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.

Raichu Best Moves
Level	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.

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 Bold

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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.

Raichu Level Up Moves
Level	Move	Description
1 (9)	Thunder Shock	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Special May paralyze opponent.
5 (14)	Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
9 (18)	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
15 (25)	Swift	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
21 (31)	Spark	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May paralyze opponent.
29 (40)	Thunderbolt	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
37 (48)	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
47 (59)	Thunder	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.

Raichu Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Raichu can learn from the Move Shop.

Raichu Move Shop Moves
Move Shop	Description
Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Swift	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Baby-Doll Eyes	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Always goes first. Lowers the target's attack.
Thunder Punch	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Charge Beam	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
Wild Charge	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Play Rough	Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May lower opponent's Attack.
Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
Thunderbolt	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
Volt Tackle	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage. May paralyze opponent.

Pokemon similar to Raichu based on

Electric Type

Similar Electric Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	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

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Last updated 8 months ago on May 31, 2022 by RankedBoost