Raichu is an Electric-type Pokémon from Generation I. It evolves from Pikachu when given a Thunder Stone after evolving from Pichu when leveling up to max happiness. Raichu has an alternate form in the Alola region which is part Psychic-typed.
Physiology
Raichu is a rodent-like Pokémon, similar to its previous evolution forms. Unlike Pichu or Pikachu, which have yellow fur, Raichu has orange-brown fur. It has long ears and feet, but has stubby arms with no noticeable fingers. Raichu is also larger than its prior forms and has a much longer tail.
Alolan Raichu's appearance is similar to its Kanto counterpart, but with much more rounded limbs and cream-colored patches of fur on its arms and feet. It also has blue eyes and a tail large enough for it to ride around on in midair. The reason for these changes are claimed to be a result of Raichu's environment and diet, with the latter said to be consisting of pancakes.
Video Games
Super Smash Bros.
Alolan Raichu is one of the new Pokémon from the Poké Ball, he's also a advanced-ranked support spirit that prevents the fighter from being buried. His spirit battle is against Pikachu who can summon Alolan Raichu from a Poké Ball on the battlefield form of Tortimer Island with electric floor.
Anime
Electric Shock Showdown
Raichu made its debut appearance in the episode Electric Shock Showdown, under the ownership of Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader in Vermilion City. In this episode Ash's Pikachu is defeated in a one-on-one battle with Lt. Surge's Raichu, which then leads to Surge commenting on how Ash could never defeat his Raichu because his Pikachu was too weak.
Ash and Pikachu both, refusing to go through with evolving Pikachu in order to increase its power, face off against Lt. Surge again, this time using speed rather than power. By tiring Raichu out, Pikachu defeats Raichu and wins the battle. Raichu showed good sportsmanship as Surge handed Ash his Thunder Badge.
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