Raichu
#26 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Raichu
The best moves for Raichu are Volt Switch and Wild Charge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
Pokémon type
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Forms
There are 2 different forms of Raichu:
Raichu Raid Guide
Raichu has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Raichu, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Raichu is an Electric Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground moves. Raichu's strongest moveset is Volt Switch & Wild Charge and it has a Max CP of 2,182.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 193 | |
| Defense | 151 | |
| Stamina | 155 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
935 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,247 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,870 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,182 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,558 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,026 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Raichu
The best moves for Raichu are Volt Switch and Wild Charge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | 6 | 12.9 | 10.3 |
| Volt Switch | 14 | 13.1 | 10.5 |
| Thunder Shock | 5 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Charm | 20 | 7.3 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Punch | 45 | -18.3 | 30 |
| Brick Break | 40 | -20.6 | 25 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | -19.2 | 41.5 |
| Thunder Elite TM | 100 | -41.7 | 50 |
| Skull Bash | 130 | -32.3 | 41.9 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Raichu?
Raichu is a Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Raichu are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill,
- Garchomp,
- Rhyperior.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 100% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 99% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 98% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 97% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Drill Run | 93% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 92% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 92% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Incarnate) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Extrasensory | Earth Power | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Raichu
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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