Type matchups
Damage Raichu takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Raichu has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
- With Lightning Rod: Electric ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 485
Raichu has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (110). Its Attack (90) and Sp. Atk (90) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 55 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Raichu can have the abilities Static and Lightning Rod.
How to beat Raichu
Raichu takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Raichu's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Raichu's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Raichu's Electric moves.
Evolution
Raichu is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu), evolving from Pikachu.
Best counters to Raichu
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Raichu weak to?
As an Electric type, Raichu takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Raichu resistant to?
Raichu resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Raichu?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Raichu with super-effective attacks.