Alola Raichu
Alolan Raichu is an Electric/Psychic-type Tier 3 Raid Boss in Pokémon GO. Top counters include strong Bug, Dark, Ghost, and Ground-type Pokémon.
After the raid, you’ll encounter Alolan Raichu with the following CP values:
- 1238 – 1306 CP (Level 20, no weather boost)
- 1548 – 1633 CP (Level 25, boosted by Rainy or Windy weather)
It is an easy solo for higher-level trainers. If your team is lower-level or lacks ideal Pokémon, bring additional friends to ensure success.
This guide covers everything you need to defeat Alolan Raichu: best counters, CP values, optimal moves, and more.
Alolan Raichu Best Counters
| # | Attacker | Fast Move | Charge Move | DPS | Faints | TTW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Dawn Wings Necrozma
|
Shadow Claw ![]() |
Moongeist Beam ![]() |
45.61 | 2 | 82s |
| 2. |
Mega Gengar
|
Lick ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
45.87 | 2 | 82s |
| 3. |
Primal Groudon
|
Mud Shot ![]() |
Precipice Blades ![]() |
43.97 | 1 | 84s |
| 4. |
Mega Absol
|
Snarl ![]() |
Brutal Swing ![]() |
43.29 | 3 | 88s |
| 5. |
Shadow Groudon
|
Mud Shot ![]() |
Precipice Blades ![]() |
40.62 | 2 | 81s |
| 6. |
Shadow Chandelure
|
Hex ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
41.42 | 4 | 92s |
| 7. |
Mega Garchomp
|
Mud Shot ![]() |
Earth Power ![]() |
39.86 | 1 | 93s |
| 8. |
Mega Tyranitar
|
Bite ![]() |
Brutal Swing ![]() |
40.16 | 1 | 93s |
| 9. |
Shadow Tyranitar
|
Bite ![]() |
Brutal Swing ![]() |
40.25 | 2 | 94s |
| 10. |
Mega Banette
|
Bite ![]() |
Brutal Swing ![]() |
40.15 | 4 | 95s |
| 11. |
Shadow Excadrill
|
Mud-Slap ![]() |
Scorching Sands ![]() |
39.06 | 2 | 96s |
| 12. |
Shadow Absol
|
Snarl ![]() |
Brutal Swing ![]() |
40.97 | 5 | 94s |
| 13. |
Shadow Gengar
|
Lick ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
40.91 | 4 | 93s |
| 14. |
Therian Landorus
|
Mud Shot ![]() |
Sandsear Storm ![]() |
38.29 | 2 | 97s |
| 15. |
Shadow Garchomp
|
Mud Shot ![]() |
Earth Power ![]() |
37.64 | 1 | 99s |
| 16. |
Shadow Cursola
|
Hex ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
38.86 | 4 | 98s |
| 17. |
Mega Houndoom
|
Snarl ![]() |
Foul Play ![]() |
37.25 | 2 | 100s |
| 18. |
Shadow Weavile
|
Snarl ![]() |
Foul Play ![]() |
37.87 | 4 | 100s |
| 19. |
Shadow Mamoswine
|
Mud-Slap ![]() |
High Horsepower ![]() |
37.13 | 2 | 100s |
| 20. |
Shadow Mewtwo
|
Psycho Cut ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
36.52 | 3 | 103s |
| 21. |
Mega Heracross
|
Struggle Bug ![]() |
Megahorn ![]() |
36.07 | 2 | 102s |
| 22. |
Blacephalon
|
Astonish ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
38.28 | 4 | 100s |
| 23. |
Shadow Vikavolt
|
Bug Bite ![]() |
X-Scissor ![]() |
36.03 | 3 | 104s |
| 24. |
Mega Alakazam
|
Psycho Cut ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
35.56 | 3 | 106s |
| 25. |
Mega Pinsir
|
Fury Cutter ![]() |
X-Scissor ![]() |
35.81 | 3 | 105s |
| 26. |
Darkrai
|
Snarl ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
34.97 | 3 | 107s |
| 27. |
Lunala
|
Shadow Claw ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
34.21 | 2 | 108s |
| 28. |
Chandelure
|
Hex ![]() |
Shadow Ball ![]() |
34.74 | 4 | 109s |
| 29. |
Rhyperior
|
Mud-Slap ![]() |
Earthquake ![]() |
35.66 | 2 | 103s |
| 30. |
Groudon
|
Mud Shot ![]() |
Precipice Blades ![]() |
34.11 | 2 | 109s |
Alolan Raichu Overview
| Max CP (Lvl 50) | 2585 |
|---|---|
| Attack | 201 |
| Defense | 154 |
| Stamina | 155 |
| Type | ![]() |
| Weak To | ![]() |
| Resistances | ![]() |
Alolan Raichu Moveset
| Fast Moves | Charge Moves |
|---|---|
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Shiny Alolan Raichu
| Alolan Raichu Sprite | Shiny Alolan Raichu Sprite |
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