Raichu (Alola)
Electric/Psychic-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 510.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Volt Switch Surf
Same-type attack bonus on Volt Switch. Surf costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Raichu (Alola) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 510
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,306 CP
Raichu (Alola) moves
3 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Thunder Shock STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Volt Switch Best STAB | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Surf Best | 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 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| 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 |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Volt Switch (8.7 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Raichu (Alola) raid guide
Best counters against Raichu (Alola)
How to get Raichu (Alola)
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- 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 | 56 | 1,976 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 56 | 2,139 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,269 | 1,339 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,579 | 1,666 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,269 | 1,339 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 960 | 1,012 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,269 | 1,339 |
Is Raichu (Alola) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Raichu (Alola) 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 (201), 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 and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 170 |
| Lv 4 | 239 |
| Lv 5 | 308 |
| Lv 6 | 377 |
| Lv 7 | 446 |
| Lv 8 | 515 |
| Lv 9 | 584 |
| Lv 10 | 653 |
| Lv 11 | 718 |
| Lv 12 | 784 |
| Lv 13 | 849 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 914 |
| Lv 15 | 980 |
| Lv 16 | 1,045 |
| Lv 17 | 1,110 |
| Lv 18 | 1,176 |
| Lv 19 | 1,241 |
| Lv 20 | 1,306 |
| Lv 21 | 1,371 |
| Lv 22 | 1,437 |
| Lv 23 | 1,502 |
| Lv 24 | 1,568 |
| Lv 25 | 1,633 |
| Lv 26 | 1,698 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,764 |
| Lv 28 | 1,829 |
| Lv 29 | 1,894 |
| Lv 30 | 1,960 |
| Lv 31 | 1,992 |
| Lv 32 | 2,025 |
| Lv 33 | 2,058 |
| Lv 34 | 2,090 |
| Lv 35 | 2,123 |
| Lv 36 | 2,156 |
| Lv 37 | 2,188 |
| Lv 38 | 2,221 |
| Lv 39 | 2,254 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,286 |
| Lv 41 | 2,315 |
| Lv 42 | 2,344 |
| Lv 43 | 2,374 |
| Lv 44 | 2,403 |
| Lv 45 | 2,433 |
| Lv 46 | 2,463 |
| Lv 47 | 2,493 |
| Lv 48 | 2,524 |
| Lv 49 | 2,554 |
| Lv 50 | 2,585 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0026
- Form
- Alola
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 21.00 kg
- Family forms
- 11 released forms
- Game ID
- V0026_POKEMON_RAICHU_ALOLA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Raichu (Alola) in Pokemon GO?
Raichu (Alola)'s best moveset is Volt Switch (fast) with Surf (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Raichu (Alola)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Raichu (Alola) takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Flying, Psychic, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Raichu (Alola)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Raichu (Alola) reaches 2,585 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,286 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 (Alola)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Raichu (Alola) shows 1,306 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,633 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 (Alola) in Pokemon GO?
Raichu (Alola) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Raichu (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Raichu (Alola) 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.