Raichu

ライチュウ · Raichu

This POKéMON exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. RAICHU searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.

Type: Electric
Stage: 3 of 3

Category: Mouse Pokémon
Japanese: ライチュウ
Height: 0.8 m
Weight: 30.0 kg
Habitat: Forest
Color: Yellow
Shape: Upright

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Raichu.

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Pichu

Stage 1

Base form

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Pikachu

Stage 2

From Pichu

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Raichu

Stage 3

From Pikachu

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 060

/255
Attack 090

/255
Defense 055

/255
Sp. Atk 090

/255
Sp. Def 080

/255
Speed 110

/255

§ III

Best Raichu cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 70 cards.

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§ IV

Raichu through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

9 cards
Base era → Sword & Shield era
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02 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

7 cards
XY era → Sun & Moon era
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03 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

6 cards
Base era → XY era
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04 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

4 cards
EX era → Sun & Moon era
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05 DI

Daisuke Ito

Daisuke Ito is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2008, with artwork appearing primarily in the Diamond & Pearl era. Sets include Majestic Dawn, Great Encounters, and Secret Wonders. The work favors playful, cartoonish energy, vibrant color, and clear central focus.

3 cards
EX era → Diamond & Pearl era
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