Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Cerulean Cave | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Hoenn | Route 118 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Trophy Garden | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Attack
- 90
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 110
Abilities · Static
Hidden ability · Lightning Rod
Size · 0.8 m · 30 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Pikachu · Use Thunder Stone
Other forms · Alolan Raichu
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Raichu
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Electro Ball |
| 1 | Discharge |
| 1 | Nasty Plot |
| 1 | Feint |
| 1 | Iron Tail |
| 1 | Spark |
| 1 | Charm |
| 1 | Sweet Kiss |
| 1 | Play Nice |
| 1 | Nuzzle |
| 1 | Quick Attack |
| 1 | Agility |
| 1 | Thunder |
| 1 | Thunder Wave |
| 1 | Thunder Shock |
| 1 | Growl |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
| 1 | Double Team |
| 1 | Light Screen |
| 5 | Thunderbolt |