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

Damage	90
Energy	50

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

Damage	65
Energy	45

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.4s

Damage	70
Energy	40

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

Damage	75
Energy	45

Alolan Raichu

Alolan Raichu is an Electric- and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Alolan Raichu has a maximum CP of 2,585. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, and Ground-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Alolan Raichu is Thunder Shock and Wild Charge.

Alolan Raichu Stats and Max CP

201 ATK

154 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2585 CP

Lvl 40

2286 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1633 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1306 CP

Lvl 15 Research

980 CP

Alolan Raichu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Electric-type

Psychic-type

Great League

Ultra League

Alolan Raichu Type Chart

Alolan Raichu takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Ground160.0%

Alolan Raichu takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Fighting62.5%

Flying62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Steel62.5%

Alolan Raichu best moveset

Thunder Shock + Wild Charge

Thunder Shock

Wild Charge

The best Electric-type moveset for Alolan Raichu is Thunder Shock and Wild Charge (12.53 DPS, 188.6 TDO). In raids, Alolan Raichu ranks #62 among Electric-type attackers (C Tier).

24 of 24 matches

Data table

1.	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	10.77	12.53	188.6
2.	Thunder Shock	Psychic	10.35	12.04	181.2
3.	Thunder Shock	Volt Tackle	10.32	12.01	180.7
4.	Volt Switch	Wild Charge	10.29	11.97	180.2
5.	Spark	Wild Charge	10.28	11.96	179.9
6.	Spark	Volt Tackle	10.04	11.68	175.8
7.	Volt Switch	Volt Tackle	9.98	11.61	174.7
8.	Spark	Psychic	9.92	11.54	173.7

Rows per page1–8 of 24

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 ↗

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

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 ↗
Grass Knot90502.5s
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 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Grass Knot has no special effects.
See Grass Knot 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 ↗
Psychic95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
Psyshock60332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Psyshock has no special effects.
See Psyshock 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	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.5s

Damage	90
Energy	50

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

Damage	65
Energy	45

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.4s

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Alolan Raichu can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Alolan Raichu can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Alolan Raichu CP Chart

At Level 50, Alolan Raichu maxes out at 2,585 CP. Raid catches are 1,238 to 1,306 CP, or 1,548 to 1,633 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 929 to 980 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2585 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	929 CP - 980 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1238 CP - 1306 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1238 CP - 1306 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1548 CP - 1633 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Alolan Raichu’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	32 CP	2	101 CP	3	170 CP
4	239 CP	5	308 CP	6	377 CP
7	446 CP	8	515 CP	9	584 CP
10	653 CP	11	718 CP	12	784 CP
13	849 CP	14	914 CP	15	980 CP
16	1045 CP	17	1110 CP	18	1176 CP
19	1241 CP	20	1306 CP	21	1371 CP
22	1437 CP	23	1502 CP	24	1568 CP
25	1633 CP	26	1698 CP	27	1764 CP
28	1829 CP	29	1894 CP	30	1960 CP
31	1992 CP	32	2025 CP	33	2058 CP
34	2090 CP	35	2123 CP	36	2156 CP
37	2188 CP	38	2221 CP	39	2254 CP
40	2286 CP	41	2315 CP	42	2344 CP
43	2374 CP	44	2403 CP	45	2433 CP
46	2463 CP	47	2493 CP	48	2524 CP
49	2554 CP	50	2585 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Alolan Raichu

Mega Pokémon that boost Alolan Raichu’s Electric and Psychic-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Alolan Raichu.

Electric

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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	0.7 m
Weight	21 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	6%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Family and Evolution

Alolan Raichu family

Alolan Raichu’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.34 m	0.35 m	0.7 m	1.05 m	1.23 m

Size bounds

Alolan Raichu's height ranges from 0.343 m to 1.225 m, with the average being 0.7 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.343 m1′02″	0.35 m1′02″
XS	0.35 m1′02″	0.525 m1′09″
M	0.525 m1′09″	0.875 m2′10″
XL	0.875 m2′10″	1.05 m3′05″
XXL	1.05 m3′05″	1.225 m4′00″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 6s
Jump Time: 1.25s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 17s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

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	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Alolan Raichu from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Alolan Raichu

Alolan Raichu high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Alolan Raichu. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Alolan 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 Alolan Raichu in Pokémon GO?

Alolan Raichu’s best moves are Thunder Shock and Wild Charge, for 12.53 DPS and 188.6 TDO.

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

What are Alolan Raichu’s strengths and weaknesses?

Electric and Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Steel-type moves.

How does Alolan Raichu perform in Raids?

Alolan Raichu ranks #62 among Electric-type attackers (C Tier).

Alolan Raichu ranks #130 among Psychic-type attackers (E Tier).

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

Alolan Raichu tops out at 2,286 CP at Level 40 and 2,585 CP at Level 50.

Can Alolan Raichu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Alolan Raichu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Alolan Raichu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Alolan Raichu cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Raichu?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Raichu: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, Primal Kyogre, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.