Raichu - Generation 3 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Raichu can learn in Generation 3, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Ruby
  • Pokémon Sapphire
  • Pokémon FireRed
  • Pokémon LeafGreen
  • Pokémon Emerald

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 Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1ThunderShockElectricSpecial 40 100
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial 95 100

Egg moves

Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BideNormalPhysical 100
ChargeElectricStatus
DoubleSlapNormalPhysical 15 85
EncoreNormalStatus 100
PresentNormalPhysical 90
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
WishNormalStatus

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire by a previous evolution of Raichu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
AgilityPsychicStatus Level up
CharmNormalStatus 100 Level up
Double TeamNormalStatus Level up
GrowlNormalStatus 100 Level up
Light ScreenPsychicStatus Level up
SlamNormalPhysical 80 75 Level up
Sweet KissNormalStatus 75 Level up
ThunderElectricSpecial 120 70 Level up
Thunder WaveElectricStatus 100 Level up
FlyFlyingPhysical 70 95 Special
SurfWaterSpecial 95 100 Special

Moves learnt by HM

Raichu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
05FlashNormalStatus 70
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 20 100

Moves learnt by TM

Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:

Moves learnt by level up

Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1ThunderShockElectricSpecial 40 100
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial 95 100

Egg moves

Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BideNormalPhysical 100
ChargeElectricStatus
DoubleSlapNormalPhysical 15 85
EncoreNormalStatus 100
PresentNormalPhysical 90
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
WishNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Raichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85
MimicNormalStatus
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100
SubstituteNormalStatus
Thunder WaveElectricStatus 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen by a previous evolution of Raichu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
AgilityPsychicStatus Level up
CharmNormalStatus 100 Level up
Double TeamNormalStatus Level up
GrowlNormalStatus 100 Level up
Light ScreenPsychicStatus Level up
SlamNormalPhysical 80 75 Level up
Sweet KissNormalStatus 75 Level up
ThunderElectricSpecial 120 70 Level up
Thunder WaveElectricStatus 100 Level up
FlyFlyingPhysical 70 95 Special
SurfWaterSpecial 95 100 Special

Moves learnt by HM

Raichu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
05FlashNormalStatus 70
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 20 100

Moves learnt by TM

Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:

Moves learnt by level up

Raichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1ThunderShockElectricSpecial 40 100
1ThunderboltElectricSpecial 95 100

Egg moves

Raichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Emerald. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BideNormalPhysical 100
ChargeElectricStatus
DoubleSlapNormalPhysical 15 85
EncoreNormalStatus 100
PresentNormalPhysical 90
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
WishNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Raichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Emerald from move tutors (details):

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Emerald by a previous evolution of Raichu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
AgilityPsychicStatus Level up
CharmNormalStatus 100 Level up
Double TeamNormalStatus Level up
GrowlNormalStatus 100 Level up
Light ScreenPsychicStatus Level up
SlamNormalPhysical 80 75 Level up
Sweet KissNormalStatus 75 Level up
ThunderElectricSpecial 120 70 Level up
Thunder WaveElectricStatus 100 Level up
FlyFlyingPhysical 70 95 Special
SurfWaterSpecial 95 100 Special
Volt TackleElectricSpecial 120 100 Special

Moves learnt by HM

Raichu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
05FlashNormalStatus 70
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 20 100

Moves learnt by TM

Raichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald:

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

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Pre-evolution
Level up
Sketch

Charge

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Sketch

Double Slap

Encore

Present

Reversal

Wish

Alolan Raichu's egg groups: Fairy, Field

Alolan Raichu does not have any egg moves.