Raichu (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the starter of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly evolve it into Raichu in the game, and must be traded in from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. This inability to evolve Pikachu is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in the anime.
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the starter of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly evolve it into Raichu in the game, and must be traded in from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. This inability to evolve Pikachu is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in the anime.
* Raichu and its {{p|Pikachu|pre-evolved form}} share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
* Raichu and its {{p|Pikachu|pre-evolved form}} share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
 
* Raichu has the same base speed as its [[regional variant]] counterpart.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail are like those of a {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.
Raichu's legs and long tail are like those of a {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.