| ← Pikachu | Raichu | Sandshrew → |
| Raichu | |
|---|---|
| File:026.png | |
| Body type | Sciurine |
| Abilities | Static, Lightningrod (Hidden) |
| Anime debut | Electric Shock Showdown |
| First known anime trainer | Lt. Surge |
| Game debut | |
| Type | Electric |
| National Dex No. | #026 |
Raichu is the Mouse Pokemon. It is the evolution of Pikachu, and the final evolutionary form of Pichu. It evolves from Pikachu using a Thunder stone.
Appearance
Raichu, unlike Pikachu, stands on two feet. It is a dark orange, and hits feet are brown. However, the bottom of its feet are tan. The end of its paws are also completely brown. It has a tail, that is much longer than Pichu's or Pikachu's and is brown with a yellow tip. Its ears are a topsy-turvy shape, that are brown on the outside and yellow in the inside. It has yellow circles on its cheeks.
Fanon Appearances
Adventures In Kanto
- Lt. Surge's Raichu appeared in Big Leader, Big Threat, and then it appeared again in Electric Shock Showdown.
- A Raichu appeared in Swap And Switch.
- A Poacher's Raichu appeared in A Farfetch'd Situation
Zach's Kanto Journey
- Lt. Surge's Raichu appeared in Lt. Surge's Thunder Gym! and Rematch At The Thunder Gym!.
Pokémon Tales
- Lt. Surge's Raichu appeared in Vs. Sandshrew. His ability is Static.
- He appeared again in Gym Leader Tournament 2 to compete.
- He is stolen by Team Snagem in Vs. Snagem and turned into a Shadow Pokémon. He is given to Ein and snagged by Brendan.
- A Raichu was part of Lawrence's Collection in The Collector. It was freed in the end.
- A coordinator's Raichu appeared in Vs. Breloom.
- Ben's Raichu, nicknamed Frankenstrike, evolved from Pikachu prior to Battle of the Tower.
- A second Raichu was part of Lawrence's Collection in Collecting the Regis.
- An Alola Raichu appeared in An Alola Mystery: The Lost Treasure Part 2.
- The Electric Tales of Pikachu (mentioned)
- The tower of terror (Stock Footage) (mentioned)
Moves
- ThunderShock
- Tail Whip
- Quick Attack
- Thunderbolt