Raichu - Rarity, Deck, and Pack

Last Updated: December 24, 2024 1:40 PM

Raichu Guide for Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). Check out Raichu’s attacks, ability, rating, and card variants for Pokemon TCGP here.

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Attack and Rating
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Pros and Cons
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Raichu - Attack and Rating

AKIRA EGAWA

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Card Info

Evolution	Type	Special Rule
Stage 1	Lightning	-
HP	Weakness	Retreat
100	+20	x1

Attack and Ability

Thunderbolt
140
Discard all Energy from this Pokemon.

Raichu Evaluation

Tier3	- 140 damage in Stage 1 Pokemon is the top-tier firepower - Although it requires a lot of energy to Attack, use Lt. Surge for Energy Acceleration - It is effective to include it as an ace card for Lightning deck

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How to Get Raichu

- Get it from Genetic Apex Pikachu Pack
- Redeemable for 150 Pack Points

You can obtain Raichu from the booster pack Genetic Apex Pikachu. Alternatively, it can be exchanged for 150 Pack Points.

Raichu Pros and Cons

Top-Tier Firepower Among Stage 1 Pokemon

Raichu's Attack deals 140 damage with 3 Energy, making it one of the most powerful attacks among Stage 1 Pokemon.

Be Aware That It Can Typically Only Be Used Once

Due to the effect of its Attack, all Energy attached to Raichu must be discarded, making it nearly impossible to use the attack repeatedly. When used on its own, it’s usually limited to a single-use attack.

Can Be Used Multiple Times with Lt. Surge

By using Lt. Surge, you can move Lightning Energy from Pokemon on your Bench to the Active Raichu. If you have two Magneton on the field, it’s possible to use Raichu’s powerful attack up to 3 times in succession.

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