Raichu - Generation 8 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Raichu can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Sword
- Pokémon Shield
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
- Pokémon Shining Pearl
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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 Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Nuzzle | Electric | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Play Nice | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
1 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
1 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | — | 75 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Nuzzle | Electric | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Play Nice | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
1 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
1 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | — | 75 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Raichu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Egg moves
Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Disarming Voice | Fairy | ![]() | 40 | ∞ |
Fake Out | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Present | Normal | ![]() | — | 90 |
Tickle | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Wish | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Raichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rising Voltage | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expanding Force | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Rising Voltage | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00 | Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
02 | Pay Day | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
62 | Speed Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
82 | Electroweb | Electric | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
87 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00 | Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
02 | Pay Day | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
62 | Speed Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Magic Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
82 | Electroweb | Electric | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
87 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
35 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
80 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
35 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
80 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Moves learnt by level up
Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Nuzzle | Electric | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Play Nice | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
1 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
1 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | — | 75 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Raichu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Egg moves
Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Moves learnt by TM
Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
43 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
63 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
70 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
95 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
15 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
21 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
29 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
37 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
47 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
Move Tutor moves
Raichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Volt Tackle | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 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 either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Raichu with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Charge
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Disarming Voice
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Electric Terrain
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Encore
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Fake Out
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Flail
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Present
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Reversal
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Thunder Punch
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Evolution | |
Sketch |
Tickle
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |