#0026Generation 1
Raichu — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Electric
Raichu is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Raichu has an Alolan Form, introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.
Base Stats
| HP | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 90 | |
| Defense | 55 | |
| Sp. Atk | 90 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | |
| Speed | 110 | |
| Total | 485 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Mouse Pokémon
- Height
- 0.8 m (2′07″)
- Weight
- 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
- Ability
- Static
- Hidden Ability
- Lightning Rod
- EV Yield
- 3 Speed
- Catch Rate
- 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 243
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Fairy, Field
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Raichu differed:
- In Generation 1, Raichu has a base Special stat of 90.
- In Generations 1-5, Raichu has a base Speed of 100.
- In Generations 1-4, Raichu has a base experience yield of 122.
- In Generation 5, Raichu has a base experience yield of 214.
- In Generations 6-7, Raichu has a base experience yield of 218.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Raichu has a base experience yield of 218.
- In Generations 2-7, Raichu has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Raichu has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Raichu?
Raichu is a Electric type Pokemon, classified as the Mouse Pokémon.
What does Raichu evolve into?
Raichu is the final stage of its evolution line (Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu) and does not evolve further.
What are Raichu's base stats?
Raichu has 60 HP, 90 Attack, 55 Defense, 90 Sp. Atk, 80 Sp. Def and 110 Speed, for a base stat total of 485.
What abilities can Raichu have?
Raichu can have the ability Static, plus Lightning Rod as a hidden ability.