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Alolan Raichu - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Alolan Raichu, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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Alolan Raichu - Type and Abilities

Alolan Raichu - Type

Alolan Raichu
Mouse Pokémon
Pokemon - Alolan Raichu
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Electric Image Pokemon Psychic Image

Alolan Raichu Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
-

Alolan Raichu Pokédex Entries

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It’s believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.
This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.

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Alolan Raichu Abilities

Name Description
Surge Surfer Doubles Speed during Electric Terrain.

Alolan Raichu Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Field Egg GroupField Pokemon - Fairy Egg GroupFairy

Base Stats of Alolan Raichu

HP
60
Atk
85
Def
50
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
85
Speed
110
Total Base Stats
485

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Evolution Chart of Alolan Raichu

Evolution Line
Pichu ImagePichu Lvl + High Friendship
→		 Pikachu ImagePikachu Thunder Stone Image Thunder Stone
→		 Alolan Raichu ImageAlolan Raichu

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How to Get Alolan Raichu

Available Through Pokemon HOME

Although Alolan Raichu is originally not obtainable in Pokemon Sword and Shield, you can get it by transferring it from Pokemon's new cloud service, Pokemon HOME, to the game.

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Available from the Diglett Master

You can get an Alolan Raichu as a prize from the Diglett Master in the Isle of Armor after collecting 40 Alolan Diglett!

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Raid Encounter

There are no dens where this Pokemon appears as a Raid Boss.

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Catch Alolan Raichu in Dynamax Adventures!

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Learnset of Alolan Raichu

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Thunder Shock Pokemon Electric Image 40 100 30
Base Thunder Pokemon Electric Image 110 70 10
Base Thunderbolt Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
Base Charm Pokemon Fairy Image - 100 20
Base Electro Ball Pokemon Electric Image - 100 10
Base Double Team Pokemon Normal Image - - 15
Base Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
Base Psychic Pokemon Psychic Image 90 100 10
Base Tail Whip Pokemon Normal Image - 100 30
Base Spark Pokemon Electric Image 65 100 20
Base Slam Pokemon Normal Image 80 75 20
Base Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
Base Quick Attack Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 30
Base Sweet Kiss Pokemon Fairy Image - 75 10
Base Thunder Wave Pokemon Electric Image - 90 20
Base Play Nice Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
Base Growl Pokemon Normal Image - 100 40
Base Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
Base Feint Pokemon Normal Image 30 100 10
Base Discharge Pokemon Electric Image 80 100 15
Base Nuzzle Pokemon Electric Image 20 100 20
This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM00 Mega Punch Pokemon Normal Image 80 85 20
TM01 Mega Kick Pokemon Normal Image 120 75 5
TM02 Pay Day Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 20
TM05 Thunder Punch Pokemon Electric Image 75 100 15
TM08 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM09 Giga Impact Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM14 Thunder Wave Pokemon Electric Image - 90 20
TM15 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
TM17 Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TM18 Reflect Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TM19 Safeguard Pokemon Normal Image - - 25
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM23 Thief Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM29 Charm Pokemon Fairy Image - 100 20
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM40 Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
TM41 Helping Hand Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
TM43 Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Image 75 100 15
TM59 Fling Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
TM62 Speed Swap Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM72 Magic Room Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM80 Volt Switch Pokemon Electric Image 70 100 20
TM82 Electroweb Pokemon Electric Image 55 95 15
TM87 Draining Kiss Pokemon Fairy Image 50 100 10
TM90 Electric Terrain Pokemon Electric Image - 10

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR01 Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image 85 100 15
TR04 Surf Pokemon Water Image 90 100 15
TR08 Thunderbolt Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
TR09 Thunder Pokemon Electric Image 110 70 10
TR11 Psychic Pokemon Psychic Image 90 100 10
TR12 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR21 Reversal Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 15
TR25 Psyshock Pokemon Psychic Image 80 100 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR30 Encore Pokemon Normal Image - 100 5
TR31 Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Image 100 75 15
TR34 Future Sight Pokemon Psychic Image 120 100 10
TR35 Uproar Pokemon Normal Image 90 100 10
TR49 Calm Mind Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TR64 Focus Blast Pokemon Fighting Image 120 70 5
TR68 Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
TR77 Grass Knot Pokemon Grass Image - 100 20
TR80 Electro Ball Pokemon Electric Image - 100 10
TR82 Stored Power Pokemon Psychic Image 20 100 10
TR83 Ally Switch Pokemon Psychic Image - - 15
TR86 Wild Charge Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
TR90 Play Rough Pokemon Fairy Image 90 90 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Rising Voltage Pokemon Electric Image 70 100 20
Expanding Force Pokemon Psychic Image 80 100 10

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Tickle Pokemon Normal Image - 100 20
Flail Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
Charge Pokemon Electric Image - 100 20
Disarming Voice Pokemon Fairy Image 40 - 15
Wish Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
Fake Out Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 10
Present Pokemon Normal Image - 90 15
Volt Tackle Pokemon Electric Image 120 100 15

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MagearnaMagearna MarshadowMarshadow PoipolePoipole
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