Raichu #0026
The data on this page are from Legends: Z-A, the most recent appearance of Raichu. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | Electric |
| Abilities | Static - Ability 1 Static - Ability 2 Lightning Rod - Hidden |
| Classification | The Mouse Pokémon |
| National ID | #0026 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 60 | 120—167 | |||
| Attack | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Defense | 55 | 54—96 | 60—107 | 66—117 | |
| Sp. Attack | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Sp. Defense | 80 | 76—118 | 85—132 | 93—145 | |
| Speed | 110 | 103—145 | 115—162 | 126—178 | |
| Total | 485 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Field Fairy |
| Egg Cycles | 10 |
| Egg Steps | 2560 - Generations II, III, and VII 2550 - Generations IV 2570 - Generations V and VI 2550 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1280 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 3 Speed |
| Base Exp. Yield | 243 |
| Catch Rate | 75 |
| Catch Chance | ~17.52% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Raichu via level-up in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Tail Whip | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 4 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| 12 | Nuzzle | 20 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| 16 | Spark | 65 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| 20 | Charm | — | 100 | Fairy | Stat. |
| 25 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 30 | Charge | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| 35 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 40 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| 99 | Volt Tackle | 120 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
Learnset via Evolution
The following moves are learned by Raichu upon evolution:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Punch | 75 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Raichu via TM in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM008 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM010 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM016 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM020 | Play Rough | 90 | 90 | Fairy | Phys. |
| TM023 | Thunder Punch | 75 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM027 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM031 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM033 | Body Slam | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM035 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM039 | Discharge | 80 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM044 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM047 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM055 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM066 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM067 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM073 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM083 | Nasty Plot | — | — | Dark | Stat. |
| TM085 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM086 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM087 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM101 | Electroweb | 55 | 95 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM106 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
Reminder Moves
The following moves are learned by Raichu as Reminder Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerie Impulse | — | 100 | Electric | Stat. |
Reminder moves can only be learned by going to a Move Reminder (Generations I-VIII) or using the Pokémon menu (Legends: Arceus and later).
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
TransferUltra Moon
TransferLet's Go, Pikachu!
EvolveLet's Go, Eevee!
EvolveGeneration VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
EvolveShining Pearl
EvolveLegends: Arceus
CatchableGeneration IX
Scarlet
CatchableViolet
CatchableThe Teal Mask (Scarlet)
CatchableThe Teal Mask (Violet)
CatchableLegends: Z-A
CatchableWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite


