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Master Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE! Learn the best build, best Held and Battle items, and best moveset, plus Alolan Raichu's role, price, nerfs, buffs, counters, and key matchups for Nintendo Switch & Mobile.

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Alolan Raichu Latest Nerfs & Buffs (5/15)

Version 1.18.2.7 Patch Notes

Alolan Raichu Changes (May 15)
Stored Power Image
Stored Power
• Bonus damage decreased by 10%.
• Cooldown increased from 4.5s to 6s.
• Attack speed buff decreased from 50% to 35%.

Stored Power

1.18.2.6 Bonus damage decreased by 18%.
1.18.2.7 Bonus damage decreased by 10%. Cooldown increased from 4.5s to 6s. Attack speed buff decreased from 50% to 35%.

Psychic

1.18.2.6 Hit damage decreased by 20%. Cooldown increased from 7.5s to 9s. Psychic +: Hit damage decreased by 20%. Damage over time decreased by 20%.

Alolan Raichu Basic Info

Alolan Raichu
Alolan Raichu.jpg
Tier Rating: SS Rank Icon

Role: Attacker
Attack Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost:
"Surge through the battlefield and shock opponents with this surfing Attacker."

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Alolan Raichu Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
5 Stars.png
4 Stars.png
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Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Alolan Raichu Price and Cost

Alolan Raichu Price and Cost.png

Alolan Raichu Unite LicenseUNITE License: Alolan Raichu
Aeos Coin Icon 13,000
Aeos Gems 790

As of April 24, 2025, Alolan Raichu is now purchasable for 790 Aeos Gems or 13,000 Aeos Coins! This comes one week after the Pokemon's release on April 17, 2025.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Lots of crowd control
✔︎ Can attack while moving
✔︎ High mobility for an Attacker
✖︎ Low durability

Best Builds for Alolan Raichu

Alolan Raichu Builds
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Psychic-Power Build

Psychic-Power Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Attack: +27
Critical-Hit Rate: +6%
Critical-Hit Damage: +12%
Attack Speed: +16.50%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Psychic-Power Build Explanation

This build is centered around enhancing Alolan Raichu's basic attacks using Stored Power and Psychic, turning the Pokemon into an attack-damage Attacker. The key to this build is hitting opponents with Psychic first before activating Stored Power and blasting them with basic attacks while circling around them.

  • Muscle Band improves Alolan Raichu's basic attacks via increased damage and attack speed, synergizing well with Stored Power.
  • Rapid-Fire Scarf provides Alolan Raichu with additional attack speed on top of Stored Power and Muscle Band, allowing the Pokemon to quickly launch electric blasts at its targets.
  • Slick Spoon gives Alolan Raichu HP, more Sp. Atk., and the ability to ignore a portion of the opponent's Sp. Def., leading to more damage dealt.
  • Curse Incense can be a replacement for either Slick Spoon, which works well with the build's focus on basic attacks.
  • Drive Lens is also a great damage item for the build, but it does require Alolan Raichu fully stack the item first to get the full benefit.
  • X Attack further improves Alolan Raichu's offense via increased damage and attack speed.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems additional cooldown reduction. This can be achieved by having at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
  • Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to further boost Alolan Raichu's damage.
  • Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Psychic-Power Build Damage Test

Items
(Level 30)
Attack Dmg.
/w Stored Power
(@ Lvl 15)
Slick Spoon 1159

Since the build is centered on Alolan Raichu's basic attacks and Stored Power, equipping items that will maximize its attacks is the ideal item combination. Muscle Band and Rapid-Fire Scarf are core items, leaving only one slot for experimentation.

Out of all the items, Slick Spoon will be the best for the build. Although it did not generate the highest results, it still does decent damage without requiring Alolan Raichu to fully stack an item. It also gives bonus HP, which is more benefitial for the Pokemon.

As for alternatives, replacing Slick Spoon with Drive Lens would be the ideal choice. The item combination deals the most damage, but it does require Alolan Raichu to stack the item first to get the full benefit. It also gives cooldown reduction that's great for the Attacker.

These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(Level 30)
Attack Dmg.
/w Stored Power
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses 1152
Choice Specs 1102
Slick Spoon 1159
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1176
Curse Incense 1102
Drive Lens
(10 Stacks)
1179

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Electro-Bolt Build

Electro-Bolt Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108
HP: +210
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Electro-Bolt Build Explanation

This build revolves around placing Electro Balls near opponents, then quickly making them explode using Thunderbolt, turning Alolan Raichu into a more traditional spell-casting Attacker. Using Psychic instead of Thunderbolt will work too but will alter Alolan Raichu's gameplay a bit to utilize the synergy between the two moves.

  • Wise Glasses provides Alolan Raichu a decent amount of Sp. Atk., increasing its overall damage output.
  • Slick Spoon gives Alolan Raichu HP, more Sp. Atk., and the ability to ignore a portion of the opponent's Sp. Def.
  • Choice Specs gives Alolan Raichu more Sp. Atk. and adds a nice flat amount of damage to its moves.
  • Sp. Atk. Specs can be a replacement for Slick Spoon for more flat amount of Sp. Atk.
  • Drive Lens is also a great damage item for the build, but it does require Alolan Raichu fully stack the item first to get the full benefit.
  • Eject Button provides Alolan Raichu with extra mobility to move around while fighting.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems additional cooldown reduction. This can be achieved by having at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
  • Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to further boost Alolan Raichu's damage.
  • Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Electro-Bolt Build Damage Test

Items
(Level 30)
Electro Ball
(@ Lvl 15)
Thunderbolt
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
1849 1330

Since the build is centered on Electro Ball and Thunderbolt, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will be the best for the build. It dealt the most damage for Electro Ball and did decently for Thunderbolt. The item combination also doesn't require Alolan Raichu to do extra tasks to maximize its damage.

As for alternatives, replacing Slick Spoon with Sp. Atk. Specs would be the ideal choice. The item combination deals a decent amount of damage for both moves.

These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(Level 30)
Electro Ball
(@ Lvl 15)
Thunderbolt
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
1849 1330
Wise Glasses
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1824 1345
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1670 1162
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1833 1355

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Alolan Raichu Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Sp. Atk. Specs.pngSp. Atk. Specs Sp. Atk. Specs provides Alolan Raichu a large flat amount of Sp. Atk., increasing its overall damage output.
Energy Amplifier.pngEnergy Amplifier Energy Amplifier grants Alolan Raichu cooldown reduction and can amp up its offense significantly when it uses Thunderstorm Aerial.
Wise Glasses.pngWise Glasses Wise Glasses provides Alolan Raichu with a large amount of Sp. Atk. thanks to its percentage bonus.
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs Choice Specs gives Alolan Raichu a decent amount of Sp. Atk. and increases its minimum move damage.
Rapid-Fire Scarf.pngRapid-Fire Scarf Rapid-Fire Scarf works particularly well with Alolan Raichu's Stored Power, allowing the Pokemon to quickly blast targets with basic attacks.
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon Slick Spoon gives Alolan Raichu HP and Sp. Atk., and the ability to ignore a portion of the opponent's Sp. Def, leading to more damage as a result.
Curse Incense.pngCurse Incense Curse Incense gives Alolan Raichu a decent amount of Sp. Atk. and the ability to weaken a target's HP recovery effect, which blends well with the Pokemon's gameplay.
Drive Lens.pngDrive Lens Drive Lens provides Alolan Raichu with Sp. Atk. and cooldown reduction, which are generally great for Attackers. It can also further improve the Pokemon's Sp. Atk. as it knocks out opponents or gets an assist.

Held Item Tier List

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Eject Button.pngEject Button Eject Button gives Alolran Raichu more mobility on top of the effects of Surge Surfer.
X Attack.pngX Attack X Attack further improves Alolan Raichu's offense via increased damage and attack speed, which works well with either of its movesets.

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Best Moveset

Move Explanation
Stored Power ImageStored Power Stored Power turns Alolan Raichu into an attack-damage Attacker, relying mostly on its basic attacks to deal damage. It also incentivizes the Pokemon to take advantage of Surge Surfer's attack-while-moving effect more.
Psychic ImagePsychic Psychic is the better move to pair with Stored Power due to its increased damage effect.

This moveset is simple to execute while also having a high damage potential.

Stored Power significantly improves Alolan Raichu's attacks via increased attack speed and the ability to shoot additional projectiles that deal more damage. The move also takes advantage of Surge Surfer's attack-while-moving effect more.

Psychic compliments Stored Power's effects since it allows Alolan Raichu to deal increased damage against targets hit by the move using its basic attacks. The move also applies a slow to targets, giving Alolan Raichu a crowd control tool.

Which Moveset Do You Think is Best for Alolan Raichu?

Stored Power & Psychic 44
Votes
Stored Power & Thunderbolt 6
Votes
Electro Ball & Psychic 4
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Electro Ball & Thunderbolt 15
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Let us know why in the comments!

How to Play Alolan Raichu

Reach Level 5 Quickly

Alolan Raichu starts off as Pikachu and only has basic moves to work with in the early game. There's not much the Pokemon can do during that phase of the game other than do a bit of damage.

The Pokemon only becomes a threat once it reaches level 5 and evolves into Alolan Raichu, gaining a new ability and basic attack effects. With this in mind, it's highly recommended to let the Pokemon reach level 5 as fast as possible to start making an impact.

Play Around Surge Surfer's Effects

Much of Alolan Raichu's gameplay is centered around utilizing the effects of Surge Surfer. That means taking advantage of the ability to perform basic attacks while moving and strategically dashing around the battlefield whenever it uses a move or does a boosted attack.

Utilizing the passive's effects will have something to do with whether Alolan Raichu learns Stored Power or not.

Surge Surfer: Alolan Raichu Passive Effect and Cooldown

Circle Around Targets While Attacking with Stored Power

If Alolan Raichu learns Stored Power, it will have to utilize more of the ability to attack while moving since the move encourages the Pokemon to use its basic attacks.

The best way to take advantage of the effect is to circle around targets while attacking them from range.

Stored Power: Alolan Raichu Move Effect and Cooldown

Be Mindful of Positioning When Using Moves

If Alolan Raichu learns Electro Ball instead of Stored Power, it will have to utilize more of the ability to automatically dash towards the direction of a move it uses.

Since this effect is automatic and happens every time Alolan Raichu uses a move or performs a boosted attack, it's important to be mindful of the Pokemon's positioning to avoid accidentally putting it in a bad position.

Electro Ball: Alolan Raichu Move Effect and Cooldown

Hurl Electro Ball Straight at Targets

Although Electro Ball's electric orb stays in position when it reaches the end of its designated path, Alolan Raichu can just simply hurl it straight at targets.

Since the electric orb travels in a straight path before staying in position, as long as it comes into contact with a target, it will explode and deal damage.

Electro Ball: Alolan Raichu Move Effect and Cooldown

Place Electro Ball in Strategic Spots

Alternatively, placing electric orbs on spots where there's a high chance of opponents running into it is one way of using the move.

Spots like inside grass areas, narrow paths, and even inside areas created by other Pokemon's moves, like Mean Look and Triad Blitz, are some strategic spots where Alolan Raichu can place Electro Ball.

Make Electric Orbs Explode Using Thunderbolt

If Alolan Raichu learns Electro Ball and Thunderbolt, it can quickly make the electric orbs explode by hitting them with Thunderbolt, dealing damage to nearby enemies.

This tactic can deal a lot of burst damage, especially if two (2) or more electric orbs are hit. A good rule of thumb is getting the proper angle to hit multiple electric orbs to maximize the damage.

Thunderbolt: Alolan Raichu Move Effect and Cooldown

Pull Electric Orbs Towards Targets Using Psychic

On the other hand, if Alolan Raichu learns Electro Ball and Psychic, it can pull electric orbs towards the center of Psychic's target location by hitting them with the move, allowing the Pokemon to have some control over the orbs.

This tactic is somewhat difficult to do given Psychic's short cast range and limited area of effect, but it will be one of the ways Alolan Raichu uses the moveset.

Psychic: Alolan Raichu Move Effect and Cooldown

Turn Up the Offense with Thunderstorm Aerial

Thunderstorm Aerial deals initial damage and damage over time, and applies a slow to targets inside the zone. Additionally, when Alolan Raichu hits opponents inside the zone with a basic attack, its next basic attack becomes a boosted attack.

It's best to take advantage of these effects and turn up the offense each time Thunderstorm Aerial is used, especially the boosted attacks.

Thunderstorm Aerial: Alolan Raichu Move Effect and Cooldown

Alolan Raichu Progression and Leveling Guide

Top and Bottom Guide

Level 1 to 5

  • Quickly clear out the Bunnelbies in the lane.
  • Keep farming wild Pokemon in the lane to reach level 5 and learn Stored Power or Electro Ball.
  • At bottom lane, prioritize taking Indeedees for more exp.

Level 6 to 9

  • Upon reaching level 7, pair Psychic with Stored Power or Thunderbolt with Electro Ball and push the aggression.
  • Keep hunting Wild Pokemon to gain more EXP from farming Altaria and Swablus.
  • Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock when it spawns at bottom lane, otherwise secure Regieleki at top lane.
  • Upon reaching level 9, learn Thunderstorm Aerial.

Level 9+

  • Roam around and assist allies in hunting down targets, securing objectives, and pushing lanes.
  • Reach level 13 before or when Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset
  • Make sure to have Thunderstorm Aerial available when Rayquaza spawns.
  • Help allies win a teamfight and secure Rayquaza.

Jungle Guide

Level 1 to 5

  • Quickly defeat Xatu.
  • Clear the first wave of jungle camps and reach level 5 to learn Stored Power or Electro Ball.
  • Help the top lane first or whatever lane needs help the most by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting knockouts, and scoring points.

Level 6 to 9

  • Clear the second wave of jungle camps and reach at least level 7 and pair Psychic with Stored Power or Thunderbolt with Electro Ball.
  • Help the bottom lane by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting kills, and scoring points.
  • If possible, reach level 9 and learn Triad Blitz before or when Regice, Registeel, or Regirock spawns.
  • Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock at the bottom lane, with Registeel being the highest priority since it gives a damage buff to the party.

Level 10+

  • Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
  • Reach at least level 13 or max level if possible before or when Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
  • Make sure that Thunderstorm Aerial is available when Rayquaza spawns.
  • Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Rayquaza.

Alolan Raichu Combos

Electric Shooter Combo

Electric Shooter Combo
Thunderstorm Aerial Icon (Optional) ► Stored Power IconPsychic IconStandard Attack Icon ~

Thunderstorm Aerial (Optional) ► Stored PowerPsychicStandard Attack ~
Start by activating Stored Power. Then, hit the target with Psychic, and follow it up with basic attacks. Alternatively, Thunderstorm Aerial can be used first before Stored Power to amp up the damage.

Thunder Blaster Combo

Thunder Blaster Combo
Electro Ball IconThunderbolt Icon

Hurl Electro Ball at the target, then immediately use Thunderbolt to quickly make them explode. Alternatively, Electro Ball can instead be placed on certain spots, then use Thunderbolt to make them explode when needed.

Electric Singularity Combo

Electric Singularity Combo
Electro Ball Icon ~ ► Psychic Icon

Place multiple Electro Balls at certain spot, making sure they're close to each other. Once ready, use Psychic to pull the Electro Balls towards a target.

Matchups & Counters for Alolan Raichu

Alolan Raichu Matchups

Hard Counter
AbsolDarkraiDodrioGalarian RapidashGengarLeafeonMeowscaradaMimikyuTalonflameZeraoraZoroark
Fair Matchup
AegislashAlolan NinetalesArmarougeAzumarillBlastoiseBlazikenBuzzwoleCeruledgeChandelureCharizardCinderaceCrustleDelphoxDragapultDragoniteEspeonFalinksGarchompGardevoirGlaceonGoodraGreedentGreninjaGyaradosHo-OhInteleonLaprasLucarioMachampMamoswineMega Mewtwo XMega Mewtwo YMetagrossMewMiraidonPikachuScizorSlowbroSnorlaxSuicuneSylveonTinkatonTrevenantTsareenaTyranitarUmbreonUrshifuVenusaurZacian
Good Matchup
BlisseyClefableComfeyCramorantDecidueyeDuraludonEldegossHoopaMr. MimePsyduckSableyeWigglytuff
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Alolan Raichu.
2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered
3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Counter with Mobility and Burst Damage

Although Alolan Raichu is more mobile compared to other Attackers, it's still prone to Pokemon with high mobility and burst damage.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Mimikyu ImageMimikyu Rating: ★★★★★
• Can get close to Alolan Raichu using Shadow Sneak and lock it down with Play with Me...
Talonflame ImageTalonflame Rating: ★★★★★
• Can safely and quickly get close to Alolan Raichu and burst it down using Fly or Brave Bird.
Darkrai ImageDarkrai Rating: ★★★★
• Can put Alolan Raichu to sleep using Dark Void, or isolate and burst it down with Worst Nightmare.
• Can also deal high burst damage using Nasty Plot and boosted attacks.

Even Matchups

Utilizing Surge Surfer's effects and the synergy between the Pokemon's moves will give Alolan Raichu the upper hand against these Pokemon.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Alolan Ninetales Image Armarouge Image Chandelure Image Cinderace Image Delphox Image Dragapult Image Espeon Image Gardevoir Image Glaceon Image Greninja Image Inteleon Image Mega Mewtwo Y Image Mew Image Miraidon Image Pikachu Image Suicune Image Sylveon Image Venusaur Image
How to Beat
• Much like Alolan Raichu, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Alolan Raichu.
• Strike first using basic attacks and any moves while utilizing the mobility from Surge Surfer to circle around them.
• Alternatively, cast Thunderstorm Aerial on their position and quickly burst them down.

Utilize Surge Surfer's Effects

All-Rounders
Aegislash Image Azumarill Image Blaziken Image Buzzwole Image Ceruledge Image Charizard Image Dragonite Image Falinks Image Garchomp Image Gyarados Image Lucario Image Mega Mewtwo X Image Metagross Image Mimikyu Image Scizor Image Tinkaton Image Tsareena Image Tyranitar Image Urshifu Image Zacian Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Alolan Raichu's damage.
• Utilize the effects of Surge Surfer to circle around them while attacking and using moves.
• Alternatively, use Thunderstorm Aerial to initiate, then quickly burst them down.

Group Up with Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon
Crustle Image Goodra Image Greedent Image Ho-oh Image Lapras Image Mamoswine Image Slowbro Image Snorlax Image Trevenant Image Umbreon Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it hard for Alolan Raichu to take them out alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Alolan Raichu.
• Utilize the mobility from Surge Surfer to stay on top of them while continuously hitting them with attacks and moves.

Easy Matchups

These Pokemon aren't a threat to Alolan Raichu and can easily fall to the Pokemon's damage.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Cramorant Image Decidueye Image Duraludon Image
How to Beat
• Much like Alolan Raichu, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Alolan Raichu.
• Strike first using basic attacks and any moves while utilizing the mobility from Surge Surfer to circle around them.
• Alternatively, cast Thunderstorm Aerial on their position and quickly burst them down.

Take them Out First

Supporters
Blissey Image Clefable Image Comfey Image Eldegoss Image Hoopa Image Mr. Mime Image Psyduck Image Sableye Image Wigglytuff Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Alolan Raichu, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights.
• Take them out first by bursting them down with attacks and moves.

Best Teammates for Alolan Raichu

Pokemon Explanation
Slowbro ImageSlowbro Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff Pokemon with Strong Disables
Strong disabling moves like Sing and Slowbeam makes it easier for Alolan Raichu to set up its moves.
Comfey ImageComfey Supporters
Comfey can attach to Alolan Raichu and take advantage of the Pokemon's Surge Surfer effects. While attached, Comfey can keep Alolan Raichu alive using Floral Healing and Flowery Fields Forever, and help dish out more damage using Magical Leaf.

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Alolan Raichu Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Thunder Shock ImageThunder Shock
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Sure Hit
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 375
Final Damage: 438
Releases electricity at the designated opposing Pokemon, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Also paralyzes opposing Pokemon for a short time.
Stored Power ImageStored Power
(Lv. 5)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Buff
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 6s
Starting Damage: 258
Damage per projectile: 258
Final Damage: 620
Damage per projectile: 620
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.
Upgrade: The electric blasts decrease opposing Pokémon's Sp. Def. This effect can stack up to 3 times.
Electro Ball ImageElectro Ball
(Lv. 5)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 0.5s
Starting Damage: 771
Final Damage: 2255
Initial Damage: 1655, Damage Over Time: 75
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.
Upgrade: Deals damage over time to opposing Pokemon hit by this move.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Thunder Wave ImageThunder Wave
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 9s
Starting Damage: 462
Final Damage: 601
Has the user discharge a weak jolt of electricity in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and leaving them paralyzed for a short time.
Thunderbolt ImageThunderbolt
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 6s
Starting Damage: 880
Final Damage: 1580
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.
Upgrade: Leaves opposing Pokemon unable to move instead of paralyzed.
Psychic ImagePsychic
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 9s
Starting Damage: 560
Final Damage: 1508
Initial Damage: 1008, Damage Over Time: 126
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.
Upgrade: Deals damage over time in the designated area for a short time.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Thunderstorm Aerial ImageThunderstorm Aerial
(Lv. 9)
Move Type: Area, Hindrance
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 112s
Starting Damage: 2,120
Initial Damage: 1060, Damage Over Time: 212
Final Damage: 3,320
Initial Damage: 1660, Damage Over Time: 332
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.

Standard Attack

Pokemon UNITE - Standard Attack IconStandard Attack
Pokemon UNITE - Pikachu IconPikachu

Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage. This boosted attack also paralyzes opposing Pokemon for a short time when it hits.
Pokemon UNITE - Standard Attack IconStandard Attack
Pokemon UNITE - Ceruledge IconAlolan Raichu

If this Pokemon hits an opposing Pokémon with a basic attack or move, its boosted basic attack gauge increases by 1. When the boosted basic attack gauge reaches 4, the Pokémon's next basic attack becomes a boosted attack that deals increased damage and also deals damage to opposing Pokémon near its target (up to a maximum of 5 Pokémon).

Ability (Passive)

Static ImageStatic
Paralyzes all opponents near the Pokémon for a short time when the Pokemon receives damage. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.
Surge Surfer ImageSurge Surfer
Alolan Raichu IconAlolan Raichu

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

Alolan Raichu Stats & Evolutions

Alolan Raichu Evolutions

1st Evolution Final Evolution
Pikachu.pngPikachu
(Lv. 1)
Pikachu.pngAlolan Raichu
(Lv. 5)

Alolan Raichu Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3400 50 40 188
2 3500 57 46 203
3 3610 65 53 219
4 3731 74 61 238
5 3863 83 70 258
6 4009 93 79 280
7 4169 104 89 305
8 4346 117 100 332
9 4541 131 113 362
10 4756 146 127 396
11 4993 163 142 432
12 5253 182 159 473
13 5539 202 177 517
14 5854 225 197 566
15 6200 250 220 620

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Alolan Raichu In-Game Stat Listings

Offense Endurance Mobility Scoring Support
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Alolan Raichu Skins (Holowear)

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Zirco Trading:
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Alolan Raichu Achievements

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Ability
Pokemon Move
Alolan Raichu ImageAlolan Raichu Standard Attack ImageStandard Attack
Mission:
Hit 3 Pokemon from the opposing team at once with a boosted attack (100/200/300 times total)
Medals & Points Rewards
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Pokemon UNITE - Expert Achievement Medal Expert
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Aeos Coin IconAeos Coin x300
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3 Anonymous29 days

yes

2 G.O.A.T29 days

Definitely!

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