Raichu Pokémon Red: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Raichu in Pokémon Red. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 26 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Red
KantoRaichu Pokemon Red Pokedex Entry
It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the Copperajah of my homeland.
Pokemon Red Raichu Sprites
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ReversePokémon Red Raichu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Raichu via various methods in Pokémon Red.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Red Raichu Locations
Raichu can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Red, including Cerulean Cave B1f and Cerulean Cave 1f. The most reliable spawn is at Cerulean Cave B1f, where you'll find it at Lv. 64 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate.
Cerulean Cave 1f
1 encounter- walkLv. 534%Very Rare
Cerulean Cave B1f
1 encounter- walkLv. 6410%Uncommon