Pikachu vs Raichu

This is a side-by-side look at Pikachu and Raichu. Pikachu is a pure Electric type from Generation I. Raichu is a pure Electric type from Generation I. Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu.

Pikachu vs Raichu statistics

Pikachu's base stat total is 320. Raichu's is 485. That puts Raichu ahead by 165 points on raw numbers. On paper, Raichu has more to work with across the board.

Pikachu wins in no individual categories. Raichu wins in HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed.

Stat-by-stat breakdown

Type matchup

Both share the same type profile (Electric), so they have the same defensive weaknesses and resistances. The only difference between them defensively will come down to stats and abilities, not typing.

Physical profile

Pikachu stands at 0.4 meters and weighs 6.0 kilograms. Raichu is 0.8 meters tall and 30.0 kilograms. Raichu is the taller of the two. Raichu is heavier by 24.0 kilograms.

Pikachu is found in forest habitats. Raichu is found in forest habitats.

Evolution and origin

Both Pikachu and Raichu debuted in Generation I. Pikachu evolves into Raichu, so the stat difference between them is the one you would expect from an evolution.

Move overlap

Pikachu and Raichu share 102 moves in common across all games. Pikachu learns 3 moves that Raichu cannot. Raichu learns 7 moves that Pikachu cannot.

Game availability

Both Pikachu and Raichu appear in 36 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them.

Which one wins?

On base stats alone, Raichu has the edge. Its special attack is the stat that does the most work in that gap. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.

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