Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Raichu's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."
When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!
Raichu Weakness
Type-wise, Raichu takes extra damage from Ground, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. The Electric/Psychic typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Raichu's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Fighting, Flying, Psychic, Steel |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x181-213%KO Crunch 2x96-114%KO Dig 2x145-171%KO Shadow Claw 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x166-196%KO Foul Play 2x156-184%KO Crunch 2x132-156%KO Dig 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Landorus builds →Earthquake 2x176-207%KO Earth Power 2x98-116%KO U-turn 2x81-96% Bulldoze 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Claydol builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Earth Power 2x66-78% Shadow Ball 2x40-47% Bulldoze 2x66-78% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Nuzleaf builds →Dark Pulse 2x53-62% Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Feint Attack 2x66-78% Thief 2x66-78% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Scizor can KO Raichu with U-turn (251-295%). Incineroar threatens a KO with Knock Off (143-168%). Chandelure's Shadow Ball also KOs at 125-147%.
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch36-43% Superpower72-84% U Turn 2x251-295%KO | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz131-154%KO Knock Off 2x143-168%KO U Turn 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x125-147%KO Flamethrower70-83% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x277-326%KO Scald39-46% Waterfall110-130%KO | ||
Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Raichu View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb51-61% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Raichu evolved from Pichu's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Pichu eggs (quick to hatch). The evolution from Pichu pushed Raichu to 485 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Raichu to get Pichu eggs easily using 50 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Raichu Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Lightningrod supports the gameplan, and max Attack and Speed EVs mean Raichu doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Raichu best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Brick Break
- Volt Tackle
- Nuzzle
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Raichu threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Fighting standing out. Pair that with Volt Tackle and Zap Cannon and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Alolan Raichu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You're catching Pichu first, not Alolan Raichu. Pichu appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Raichu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Raichu, start by catching Pichu through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 2-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PichuRoute 1 - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.2-3 Route5%EarlyRoute 1 - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route5%Early- Step 2Catch or Evolve PikachuRoute 1 - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.2-3 RouteEarlySOS from PichuRoute 1 - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.2-3 RouteEarlySOS from PichuHeahea City - Surf AssociationUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.40 CityLateOne-timeMantine Surf high scoreHeahea City - Surf AssociationUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.40 CityLateOne-timeMantine Surf high scoreor evolve from Pichu (Step 1)
Step 3Raichu ✓
Raichu Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Raichu works as a pivot with 485 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the right team. Fakeout with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Raichu's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), Pinsir (Bug), and Gengar (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dark-type attackers are also a problem. Raichu's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Surge Surfer is the go-to ability for Raichu. It doubles this Pokémon's Speed on Electric Terrain. It's Raichu's only ability.
Raichu is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the best way to handle Raichu: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ground, Bug, and Ghost-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Raichu appears in 23 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves