Raichu
Electric-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Mega Raichu X for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Charm Skull Bash
Skull Bash costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Raichu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 499
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,247 CP
Raichu moves
4 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm Best | Fairy | 20 | 11 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 7.3 |
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Thunder Shock STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Volt Switch STAB | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Skull Bash Best | Normal | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Surf | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Thunder Punch STAB | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Wild Charge STAB | Electric | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Thunder STAB Elite | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | Fairy | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6.00 | 4.00 |
| Spark | Electric | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Wild Charge | Electric | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Thunder is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Raichu raid guide
Best counters against Raichu
How to get Raichu
- Evolve from
- Pikachu · 50 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 53 | 1,886 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 53 | 2,042 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,210 | 1,278 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,505 | 1,590 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,210 | 1,278 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 915 | 966 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,210 | 1,278 |
Is Raichu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Raichu has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (193), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 96 |
| Lv 3 | 162 |
| Lv 4 | 228 |
| Lv 5 | 294 |
| Lv 6 | 360 |
| Lv 7 | 426 |
| Lv 8 | 491 |
| Lv 9 | 557 |
| Lv 10 | 623 |
| Lv 11 | 686 |
| Lv 12 | 748 |
| Lv 13 | 810 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 873 |
| Lv 15 | 935 |
| Lv 16 | 997 |
| Lv 17 | 1,060 |
| Lv 18 | 1,122 |
| Lv 19 | 1,184 |
| Lv 20 | 1,247 |
| Lv 21 | 1,309 |
| Lv 22 | 1,371 |
| Lv 23 | 1,434 |
| Lv 24 | 1,496 |
| Lv 25 | 1,558 |
| Lv 26 | 1,621 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,683 |
| Lv 28 | 1,745 |
| Lv 29 | 1,808 |
| Lv 30 | 1,870 |
| Lv 31 | 1,901 |
| Lv 32 | 1,933 |
| Lv 33 | 1,964 |
| Lv 34 | 1,995 |
| Lv 35 | 2,026 |
| Lv 36 | 2,057 |
| Lv 37 | 2,088 |
| Lv 38 | 2,120 |
| Lv 39 | 2,151 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,182 |
| Lv 41 | 2,210 |
| Lv 42 | 2,237 |
| Lv 43 | 2,265 |
| Lv 44 | 2,294 |
| Lv 45 | 2,322 |
| Lv 46 | 2,351 |
| Lv 47 | 2,379 |
| Lv 48 | 2,408 |
| Lv 49 | 2,437 |
| Lv 50 | 2,467 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0026
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 30.00 kg
- Family forms
- 11 released forms
- Game ID
- V0026_POKEMON_RAICHU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Raichu in Pokemon GO?
Raichu's best moveset is Charm (fast) with Skull Bash (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Raichu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Raichu takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Raichu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Raichu reaches 2,467 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,182 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Raichu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Raichu shows 1,247 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,558 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Raichu in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Pikachu (50 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Raichu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Raichu depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.