Raichu - Generation 2 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Raichu can learn in Generation 2, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Gold
- Pokémon Silver
- Pokémon Crystal
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | ThunderShock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Egg moves
Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Gold & Silver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
DoubleSlap | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Present | Normal | ![]() | — | 90 |
Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Gold & Silver by a previous evolution of Raichu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Charm | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Level up |
Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Level up |
Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 | Level up |
Sweet Kiss | Normal | ![]() | — | 75 | Level up |
Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 70 | Level up |
Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 | Level up |
Moves learnt by HM
Raichu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:
Moves learnt by TM
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | DynamicPunch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 |
02 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
03 | Curse | ![]() | — | — | |
04 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 85 |
07 | Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 100 | 50 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 90 |
35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
40 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
41 | ThunderPunch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
43 | Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | ThunderShock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Egg moves
Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Crystal. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
DoubleSlap | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Present | Normal | ![]() | — | 90 |
Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Raichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Crystal from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Crystal by a previous evolution of Raichu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Charm | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Level up |
Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Level up |
Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 | Level up |
Sweet Kiss | Normal | ![]() | — | 75 | Level up |
Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 70 | Level up |
Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 | Level up |
Moves learnt by HM
Raichu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal:
Moves learnt by TM
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | DynamicPunch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 |
02 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
03 | Curse | ![]() | — | — | |
04 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 85 |
07 | Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 100 | 50 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 90 |
35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
40 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
41 | ThunderPunch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
43 | Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Raichu egg move parents
Raichu's egg groups: Fairy, Field
The egg moves for Raichu are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Raichu with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Raichu with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Bide
Double Slap
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Encore
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
|
Sketch |
Present
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |