Pokémon Claude Red
▶ Play freeRaichu (#026)
Raichu (#026) is an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Raichu in Cerulean Cave (B1F) and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (B1F) (9.8%, Lv 64). It evolves from Pikachu with a Thunderstone and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Speed (100), and its base stat total of 395 ranks #50 of 151.
- National No.
- #026
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Mouse Pokémon
- Height
- 2′07″ (0.8 m)
- Weight
- 66.0 lb (29.9 kg)
- Catch rate
- 75 of 255
- Base EXP
- 122
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
RAICHU's long tail acts as a grounding rod, shielding its own body from the high-voltage electricity it generates.
Where to find Raichu in Pokémon Red
- Cerulean Cave (B1F): walking, Lv 64, 9.8% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (1F): walking, Lv 53, 4.3% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | #73 of 151 | |
| Attack | 90 | #36 of 151 | |
| Defense | 55 | #96 of 151 | |
| Special | 90 | #36 of 151 | |
| Speed | 100 | #15 of 151 | |
| Total | 395 | #50 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Raichu
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ground |
| ½× (resists) | Electric Flying |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| Start | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Raichu in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Raichu in Cerulean Cave (B1F) and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (B1F) (9.8%, Lv 64).
What type is Raichu?
Raichu is Electric type. It takes double damage from Ground.
Does Raichu evolve?
Raichu is the final form: it evolves from Pikachu with a Thunderstone.
What moves does Raichu learn?
Raichu starts with Thunder Shock, Growl, and Thunder Wave. It can learn 23 TMs and HMs.
What are Raichu's base stats?
HP 60, Attack 90, Defense 55, Special 90, Speed 100, for a total of 395.
What's the catch rate of Raichu?
Raichu's catch rate is 75 out of 255.