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Pokemon UNITE - Alolan Raichu

Alolan Raichu joined the Pokemon UNITE roster on April 17, 2025 for the Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS. Read on to learn Alolan Raichu's release details!

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Released on April 17, 2025!

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Alolan Raichu was released on April 17, 2025 at 7AM UTC.

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Confirmed to Be An Attacker

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Given that Alolan Raichu's UNITE license has a red background as shown in the image above, it's confirmed that the Pokemon will be an Attacker.

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Alolan Raichu Stats

High Offense and Mobility but Low HP

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Alolan Raichu has high offense and mobility stats but with low endurance, which is typical for an Attacker.

Alolan Raichu Moves and Ability

The moves below and their description are taken from the YouTube video above.

Ability: Surge Surfer

The Pokemon can use basic attacks while moving. When the Pokemon uses a move or a boosted basic attack, it dashes in the designated direction.

Stored Power

For a short time, increases the user's basic attack speed. The user's next 6 basic attacks also launch a star-shaped electric blast that deals additional damage.

Electro Ball

Has the user hurl an electric orb to the designated location, where it remains for a short time. When an electric orb and an opposing Pokémon touch, the orb releases its electricity and deals damage to nearby opposing Pokémon. A maximum of 2 uses can be kept in reserve for this move.

Thunderbolt

Has the user release a strong electric blast in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and leaving them paralyzed. If this move hits an electric orb created by Electro Ball, the orb releases its electricity and deals damage to nearby opposing Pokémon.

Psychic

Has the user release a strong telekinetic force in the designated area, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon it hits. If the user hits opposing Pokemon slowed by this effect with a basic attack, it deals additional damage. If this move hits an electric orb created by Electro Ball, the orb is pulled to the center of this move's area of effect.

Unite Move: Thunderstorm Aerial

Has the user create a star-shaped zone of electricity in the designated area, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon it hits. The zone remains on the field for a short time, deals damage over time, and applies a slowing effect. If the user hits opposing Pokemon in the zone with a basic attack, the user's next basic attack becomes a boosted attack.

Alolan Raichu Evolutions

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