Raichu

Raichu is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,182 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Thunder Shock / Wild Charge. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Raichu Stats and Max CP

193 ATK

151 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2467 CP

Lvl 40

2182 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1558 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1247 CP

Lvl 15 Research

935 CP

Raichu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Electric-type

#72

Great League

#152

Ultra League

#229

Raichu Type Chart

Raichu takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Raichu takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Flying62.5%

Steel62.5%

Raichu best moveset

Thunder Shock + Wild Charge

Thunder Shock

Wild Charge

Raichu's best Electric-type moveset is Thunder Shock / Wild Charge, with 12.07 DPS and 178.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Raichu ranks #72 (C Tier) as a Electric attacker with that moveset.

32 of 32 matches

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Data table

1.	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	10.35	12.07	178.4
2.	Thunder Shock	Volt Tackle	9.92	11.57	171.0
3.	Spark	Wild Charge	9.87	11.52	170.2
4.	Volt Switch	Wild Charge	9.87	11.51	170.2
5.	Spark	Volt Tackle	9.64	11.25	166.3
6.	Volt Switch	Volt Tackle	9.57	11.17	165.1
7.	Charm	Volt Tackle	9.16	10.69	158.0
8.	Charm	Wild Charge	9.10	10.61	156.9

Rows per page1–8 of 32

Fast Attacks

Thunder Shock470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Thunder Shock has no special effects.
See Thunder Shock details page ↗
Spark460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 7

Effects
Spark has no special effects.
See Spark details page ↗
Volt Switch13201.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 20
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 14
Energy 16

Effects
Volt Switch has no special effects.
See Volt Switch details page ↗
Charm20111.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Dragon160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 20
Energy 11
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 12
Energy 8

Effects
Charm has no special effects.
See Charm details page ↗

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.5s

Damage	5
Energy	7

Damage	13
Energy	20
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	14
Energy	16

Damage	20
Energy	11
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.2s

Damage	12
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Wild Charge90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Wild Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
See Wild Charge details page ↗
Volt Tackle90333.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.1s - 2.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Volt Tackle has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Defense by 20.0%
See Volt Tackle details page ↗
Thunder Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.9s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 40

Effects
Thunder Punch has no special effects.
See Thunder Punch details page ↗
Thunder *1001002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Thunder has no special effects.
See Thunder details page ↗
Brick Break40331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 40
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.7s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Brick Break has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Brick Break details page ↗
Trailblaze65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Trailblaze details page ↗
Skull Bash1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 130
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 2.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Special
Skull Bash has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Skull Bash details page ↗
Surf60501.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Surf has no special effects.
See Surf details page ↗

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.0s

Damage	100
Energy	45

Damage	90
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.1s - 2.6s

Damage	90
Energy	40

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 1.8s

Damage	60
Energy	40

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	40
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.7s - 1.3s

Damage	50
Energy	40

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.9s

Damage	65
Energy	45

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 2.2s

Damage	130
Energy	75

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

More information

The following chart shows Raichu's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Raichu's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Raichu has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Raichu CP Chart

Raichu reaches a maximum of 2,182 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,180–1,247 CP, rising to 1,476–1,558 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 885–935 CP.

Max CP	2182 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	885 CP - 935 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1180 CP - 1247 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1180 CP - 1247 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1476 CP - 1558 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Raichu Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	30 CP	2	96 CP	3	162 CP
4	228 CP	5	294 CP	6	360 CP
7	426 CP	8	491 CP	9	557 CP
10	623 CP	11	686 CP	12	748 CP
13	810 CP	14	873 CP	15	935 CP
16	997 CP	17	1060 CP	18	1122 CP
19	1184 CP	20	1247 CP	21	1309 CP
22	1371 CP	23	1434 CP	24	1496 CP
25	1558 CP	26	1621 CP	27	1683 CP
28	1745 CP	29	1808 CP	30	1870 CP
31	1901 CP	32	1933 CP	33	1964 CP
34	1995 CP	35	2026 CP	36	2057 CP
37	2088 CP	38	2120 CP	39	2151 CP
40	2182 CP	41	2210 CP	42	2237 CP
43	2265 CP	44	2294 CP	45	2322 CP
46	2351 CP	47	2379 CP	48	2408 CP
49	2437 CP	50	2467 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Raichu

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Raichu's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Raichu.

Electric

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#26
Height	0.8 m
Weight	30 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pichu	25 Candy	Pikachu
Pikachu	50 Candy	Raichu
Raichu	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Raichu X
Raichu	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Raichu Y

Pichu evolves into Pikachu which costs 25 Candy.
Pikachu evolves into Raichu which costs 50 Candy.
Raichu can transform into Mega Raichu X through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
Raichu can transform into Mega Raichu Y through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Raichu family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Raichu in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

Raichu's height ranges from 0.39 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.39 m	0.4 m	0.8 m	1.2 m	1.4 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Raichu in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.392 m	0.4 m
XXS	1′03″	1′04″
XS	0.4 m	0.8 m
XS	1′04″	2′07″
M	0.6 m	1 m
M	1′12″	3′03″
XL	1 m	1.2 m
XL	3′03″	3′11″
XXL	1.2 m	1.4 m
XXL	3′11″	4′07″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	6s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	17s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Raichu Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Raichu from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Raichu in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Raichu

Raichu high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Raichu. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Raichu costumes

A list of Raichu costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Raichu Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Its long tail serves as a ground to protectitself from its own high voltage power.
Yellow	When electricity builds up inside its body, itbecomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
Gold	When its electric ity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it be comes more aggres sive than usual.
Silver	If the electric pouches in its cheeks becomefully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Crystal	If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tailto gather electri city from the atmosphere.
Ruby	If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, RAICHU plants its tail in the ground and discharges.Scorched patches of ground will be found near this POKéMON’s nest.
Sapphire	This POKéMON exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness.RAICHU searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.
Emerald	If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
FireRed	Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.
LeafGreen	Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Diamond	It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
Pearl	It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
HeartGold	When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
SoulSilver	If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
X	When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Y	It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Omega Ruby	If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon’s nest.
Alpha Sapphire	This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.
Sun	It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
Moon	It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.
Ultra Sun	As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
Ultra Moon	Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
Sword	Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Shield	If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
Legends: Arceus	It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Raichu in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Raichu in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Wild Charge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.07 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 178.4.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Raichu’s strengths and weaknesses?

Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.

How does Raichu perform in Raids?

Raichu ranks #72 among Electric-type attackers (C Tier).

What is Raichu’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Raichu’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,182 CP and 2,467 CP at Level 50.

Can Raichu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Raichu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Raichu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Raichu can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Raichu?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Raichu: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Raichu

Raichu Stats and Max CP

193 ATK

151 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2467 CP

Lvl 40

2182 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1558 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1247 CP

Lvl 15 Research

935 CP

Raichu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Electric-type

#72

Great League

#152

Ultra League

#229

Raichu Type Chart

Raichu takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Raichu takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Flying62.5%

Steel62.5%

Raichu best moveset

Thunder Shock + Wild Charge

Thunder Shock

Wild Charge

32 of 32 matches

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Data table

1.	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	10.35	12.07	178.4
2.	Thunder Shock	Volt Tackle	9.92	11.57	171.0
3.	Spark	Wild Charge	9.87	11.52	170.2
4.	Volt Switch	Wild Charge	9.87	11.51	170.2
5.	Spark	Volt Tackle	9.64	11.25	166.3
6.	Volt Switch	Volt Tackle	9.57	11.17	165.1
7.	Charm	Volt Tackle	9.16	10.69	158.0
8.	Charm	Wild Charge	9.10	10.61	156.9

Rows per page1–8 of 32

Fast Attacks

Thunder Shock470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Thunder Shock has no special effects.
See Thunder Shock details page ↗
Spark460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 7

Effects
Spark has no special effects.
See Spark details page ↗
Volt Switch13201.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 20
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 14
Energy 16

Effects
Volt Switch has no special effects.
See Volt Switch details page ↗
Charm20111.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Dragon160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 20
Energy 11
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 12
Energy 8

Effects
Charm has no special effects.
See Charm details page ↗

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.5s

Damage	5
Energy	7

Damage	13
Energy	20
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	14
Energy	16

Damage	20
Energy	11
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.2s

Damage	12
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Wild Charge90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Wild Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
See Wild Charge details page ↗
Volt Tackle90333.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.1s - 2.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Volt Tackle has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Defense by 20.0%
See Volt Tackle details page ↗
Thunder Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.9s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 40

Effects
Thunder Punch has no special effects.
See Thunder Punch details page ↗
Thunder *1001002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Thunder has no special effects.
See Thunder details page ↗
Brick Break40331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 40
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.7s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Brick Break has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Brick Break details page ↗
Trailblaze65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Trailblaze details page ↗
Skull Bash1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 130
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 2.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Special
Skull Bash has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Skull Bash details page ↗
Surf60501.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Surf has no special effects.
See Surf details page ↗

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.0s

Damage	100
Energy	45

Damage	90
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.1s - 2.6s

Damage	90
Energy	40

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 1.8s

Damage	60
Energy	40

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

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Raichu CP Chart

Raichu reaches a maximum of 2,182 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,180–1,247 CP, rising to 1,476–1,558 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 885–935 CP.

Max CP	2182 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	885 CP - 935 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1180 CP - 1247 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1180 CP - 1247 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1476 CP - 1558 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Raichu Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	30 CP	2	96 CP	3	162 CP
4	228 CP	5	294 CP	6	360 CP
7	426 CP	8	491 CP	9	557 CP
10	623 CP	11	686 CP	12	748 CP
13	810 CP	14	873 CP	15	935 CP
16	997 CP	17	1060 CP	18	1122 CP
19	1184 CP	20	1247 CP	21	1309 CP
22	1371 CP	23	1434 CP	24	1496 CP
25	1558 CP	26	1621 CP	27	1683 CP
28	1745 CP	29	1808 CP	30	1870 CP
31	1901 CP	32	1933 CP	33	1964 CP
34	1995 CP	35	2026 CP	36	2057 CP
37	2088 CP	38	2120 CP	39	2151 CP
40	2182 CP	41	2210 CP	42	2237 CP
43	2265 CP	44	2294 CP	45	2322 CP
46	2351 CP	47	2379 CP	48	2408 CP
49	2437 CP	50	2467 CP

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Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Raichu

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Raichu's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Raichu.

Electric

More information

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#26
Height	0.8 m
Weight	30 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pichu	25 Candy	Pikachu
Pikachu	50 Candy	Raichu
Raichu	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Raichu X
Raichu	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Raichu Y

Pichu evolves into Pikachu which costs 25 Candy.
Pikachu evolves into Raichu which costs 50 Candy.
Raichu can transform into Mega Raichu X through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
Raichu can transform into Mega Raichu Y through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Raichu family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Raichu in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.39 m	0.4 m	0.8 m	1.2 m	1.4 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Raichu in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.392 m	0.4 m
XXS	1′03″	1′04″
XS	0.4 m	0.8 m
XS	1′04″	2′07″
M	0.6 m	1 m
M	1′12″	3′03″
XL	1 m	1.2 m
XL	3′03″	3′11″
XXL	1.2 m	1.4 m
XXL	3′11″	4′07″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	6s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	17s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Pokémon GO Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Raichu

Raichu high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Raichu costumes

A list of Raichu costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Raichu Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Its long tail serves as a ground to protectitself from its own high voltage power.
Yellow	When electricity builds up inside its body, itbecomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
Gold	When its electric ity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it be comes more aggres sive than usual.
Silver	If the electric pouches in its cheeks becomefully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
Crystal	If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tailto gather electri city from the atmosphere.
Ruby	If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, RAICHU plants its tail in the ground and discharges.Scorched patches of ground will be found near this POKéMON’s nest.
Sapphire	This POKéMON exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness.RAICHU searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.
Emerald	If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
FireRed	Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.
LeafGreen	Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Diamond	It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
Pearl	It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
HeartGold	When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
SoulSilver	If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
X	When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
Y	It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
Omega Ruby	If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon’s nest.
Alpha Sapphire	This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.
Sun	It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.
Moon	It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.
Ultra Sun	As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
Ultra Moon	Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don’t see this Pokémon very often.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
Sword	Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Shield	If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
Legends: Arceus	It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Raichu in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Raichu in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Wild Charge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.07 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 178.4.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Raichu’s strengths and weaknesses?

Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.

How does Raichu perform in Raids?

Raichu ranks #72 among Electric-type attackers (C Tier).

What is Raichu’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Raichu’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,182 CP and 2,467 CP at Level 50.

Can Raichu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Raichu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Raichu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Raichu can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Raichu?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Raichu: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

Overview and stats

Raichu Stats and Max CP

Raichu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Raichu Type Chart

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Evolution Chart

Raichu family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Raichu

Raichu high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Raichu in Pokémon GO?

What are Raichu’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Raichu perform in Raids?

What is Raichu’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Raichu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Raichu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Raichu?

Overview and stats

Raichu Stats and Max CP

Raichu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Raichu Type Chart

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Evolution Chart

Raichu family