Raichu

ライチュウ

Raichu is a bipedal, rodent-like Pokémon. Although classified as bipedal, Raichu typically moves on all fours. It is covered in dark orange fur with a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside and yellow on the inside, ending in a distinctive curl. A circular yellow marking on each cheek indicates the location of its electric sacs, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. The ends of its arms and feet feature patches of brown fur, while the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. Two horizontal brown stripes run across its back. Its long, thin tail ends in a lightning bolt shape, which is chipped on females. Raichu emits a weak electrical charge from its body and glows slightly in the dark.
Raichu uses its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere or plants it in the ground to search for electricity. The tail also protects Raichu from its own high-voltage power. Raichu can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, enough to knock out a Copperajah. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears stand straight up, and its muscles become stimulated. However, it becomes aggressive if it stores too much electricity and stress. To prevent reaching this state, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. As the result of evolution via an evolution stone, Raichu is rarely found in the wild, though it can be found in forests and woodlands. The main reason Raichu is rarely seen with Pokémon trainers is that people prefer the look it had as Pikachu. As revealed in the Pokémon the Series episode Electric Shock Showdown (EP014), Raichu is not capable of learning speed attacks upon evolving and can only learn them while still a Pikachu. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Raichu is known to sleep while discharging electricity, with its long tail planted into the ground like a rod. It can electrocute anyone who comes near it while sleeping.
Forms
Raichu has a regional form: Alolan Raichu.
In Alola, Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges. By collecting its psychic power in its tail, it can ride it like a surfboard and float in the air. While its cheek sacs are still used to store electricity, rubbing them releases a sweet aroma while also delivering a light shock. This is also thought to be connected to its Psychic abilities.
Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery at the time. The people of Alola suggested it ate too many sweet and fluffy pancakes, especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe the change is related to Alolan Raichu's diet in general. It is also believed the weather and climate of the Alola region played a role in the transformation. Alolan Raichu is capable of unleashing star-shaped thunderbolts. It is also known by the name hodad. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the Coastal Biome of the Terarium during rare mass outbreak events.
Evolution
Raichu evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu.
In Alola, Raichu has a regional form that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in the Alola region.

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First name:: Raichu

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Kei ShindouVoices: Japanese

Fumiko TakekumaVoices: Japanese

Casey MongilloVoices: English

Megumi HayashibaraVoices: Japanese

Chinami NishimuraVoices: Japanese

Miyako ItouVoices: Japanese

Chie SatouVoices: Japanese

YukijiVoices: Japanese

Urara TakanoVoices: Japanese

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