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#0026 Alolan Raichu

Raichu standard-form artwork
Artwork shows Raichu’s standard form.
Artwork: PokéAPI.
ElectricPsychic
Abilities
Electric SurgeSets Electric Terrain when it enters battle.
Hidden ability
Surge SurferDoubles Speed on Electric Terrain.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Field / Fairy
Growth
Fast
EV yield
3 Speed
Alolan Raichu’s base stats
HP60
Attack90 (official 85)
Defense60 (official 50)
Sp. Atk95
Sp. Def85
Speed110
Total500Official games: 485, +15 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Evolve Pikachu

Evolution

Evolves from Pikachu using Twisted Spoon.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Alolan Raichu’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionPsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
1PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
1Speed SwapPsychicStatus——10The user swaps its Speed with the foe’s.
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—10030The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Alolan Raichu can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010The user fires a bundle of electricity. 70% chance to raise the user’s Sp. Atk by 1 stage.
TM67RecycleNormalStatus——10The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM93PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010Materializes psychic waves to attack the target, dealing physical damage.
TM104ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515Traps the target in an electric net, lowering its Speed.

Move tutors

Moves Alolan Raichu can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

CharmFairyStatus—10020The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.

National Park · Cost: Nugget ×1

Requirements: Route 35 / Route 36 / National Park: small extras

the National Park

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Celadon City · Cost: Fluffy Tail ×1

Requirements: Celadon City: Fluffy Tail for the Skitty kid (unlocks Fake Out)

outdoors in Celadon City

Nasty PlotDarkStatus——20The user thinks up a sinister plan. Raises its Sp. Atk by 2 stages.

Celadon gatehouse · Cost: Free

Celadon City Team Rocket base

Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020After attacking, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

Volt TackleElectricPhysical10010010Charges the target with electricity, with a 10% chance to paralyze it. No recoil when knocking out a wild Pokémon.

Ecruteak Dowsing Machine house · Cost: Moomoo Milk ×10

Requirements: Ecruteak City: milk for the baby Pichu (→ unlocks Volt Tackle)

in a house in Ecruteak City

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