N°0026 · Generation 1
Alolan Raichu
Alolan Raichu is the Alolan regional form of Raichu, introduced in Generation 7. This Electric and Psychic type Pokémon distinguishes itself from its Kanto form through its dual typing and its unique behavior: it uses its tail to levitate and surf through the air. It holds number #026 in the National Pokédex.
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Characteristics
- Height:
- 0.70
- Weight:
- 21.00
Base stats
Total: 485Combat strengths and weaknesses
Damage multiplier taken by Alolan Raichu depending on the attacking move's type. ×2 and ×4 are the attacks to avoid.
Resistances - weak attacks
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Detailed information
General overview of Alolan Raichu
Alolan Raichu measures 0.7 m and weighs 21 kg. Its leaf-shaped tail serves as a levitation board, which visually distinguishes it from standard Raichu. It is the final stage in the evolution chain of Pikachu when it evolves in the Alola region.
Alolan Raichu is available in Pokémon Champions, alongside other regional forms.
Its strengths are Speed and Special Attack. Its physical Defense remains its main weakness.
Types, weaknesses, and resistances
As an Electric and Psychic type, Alolan Raichu has the following defensive profile:
Weak against: Ground type, Bug type, Ghost type, Dark type
Resistant to: Electric type, Fighting type, Psychic type
Evolution of Alolan Raichu
Alolan Raichu is the final stage of Pikachu's evolution chain. The complete sequence is as follows:
Pichu - evolution via friendship
Pikachu (#025) - evolves with a Thunder Stone in the Alola region
Alolan Raichu (#026)
Obtaining the Alolan form depends on the game in which the evolution is performed. Outside of Alola, Pikachu evolves into Kantonian Raichu.
Notable moves
Alolan Raichu learns Electric and Psychic moves by leveling up and through Technical Machines. Among the most commonly used:
Thunderbolt - high-power Electric move
Psychic - the go-to Psychic move
Thunder - maximum power Electric move
Surf - learned via TM, linked to its surfer behavior
- What is the difference between <b>Alolan Raichu</b> and Kantonian Raichu?
- Kantonian Raichu is Electric type only. Alolan Raichu is Electric and Psychic type. Its appearance, stats, and moves also differ.
- How do you obtain Alolan Raichu?
- You must evolve a Pikachu with a Thunder Stone in the Alola region, meaning in a game where the adventure takes place in Alola.
- Is Alolan Raichu available in Pokémon Champions?
- Yes. Alolan Raichu is available in Pokémon Champions.
Alolan Raichu reinvents an iconic Generation 1 Pokémon with a never-before-seen Electric and Psychic dual typing and an offensive profile focused on Speed.
