PokeBonk Raichu
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PokeBonk Raichu is an Electric-type Pokemon that you cannot pick at the start of a run: it is the evolved form of Pikachu, a League Pokemon. Play Pikachu and it evolves into Raichu automatically at player level 42, which raises your HP and damage multiplier to 1.12x. Raichu keeps the Pikachu kit and upgrades the Ultimate to Wild Charge. The line sits in A tier with a Kit Score of 57.6.
Raichu at a glance
| Pokedex number | #026 |
| Type | Electric |
| Evolves from | Pikachu at level 42 |
| League Pokemon to play | Pikachu |
| Line tier | A (Kit Score 57.6) |
| Ultimate at this stage | Wild Charge |
| Run HP multiplier | 1.12x |
| Base stat total | 485 |
How to get Raichu in PokeBonk
You do not unlock Raichu directly. First unlock Pikachu through its League challenge and catch it; the PokeBonk unlock Pokemon guide lists the conditions. Then pick Pikachu for a run and level up: evolution in a run depends only on your player level, not on stones or trades, so Raichu arrives at level 42.
Each stage adds 0.12 to your HP and damage multiplier, so an evolved form hits harder and takes more hits than the Pokemon you started with. An Eviolite helps until the last stage. See PokeBonk evolution for every line.
Raichu moves and passive
Raichu uses the same four-move kit as Pikachu; evolving does not swap moves. Its passive is Static: Anyone who touches you is paralyzed. Every 4 s you fire a discharge at an enemy.
| Slot | Move | Type | Class | Shape | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | Special | Projectile | Start |
| 2 | Electro Ball | Electric | Special | Explosive orb | Level 2 |
| 3 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | Chain | Level 4 |
| 4 | Thunder | Electric | Special | Heavenly Impact | Level 7 |
Raichu Ultimate
At this stage the Ultimate is Wild Charge, lasting 3.2 seconds: You zigzag through the enemies wrapped in electricity and unleash an even longer storm. The PokeBonk Ultimate guide explains how to charge it faster.
Raichu evolution levels in PokeBonk
In PokeBonk every evolution happens by player level inside a run, whatever the main games ask for. The Pikachu line evolves like this: Pikachu evolves into Raichu at level 42.
Raichu stats in runs
The game turns base stats into run stats with the share of each stat in the base stat total, so a balanced Pokemon and a lopsided one end up with different strengths. Each evolution stage adds 0.12 to the HP and damage multiplier. These are the starting values before Lab upgrades, items and vitamins:
| Form | Stage | Max HP | Armor | Speed | Physical | Special | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu | 0 | 100 | 7.3 | 1.12x | 1.03x | 1.01x | 1x |
| Raichu | 1 | 116 | 7.1 | 1.08x | 1.04x | 1.04x | 1.12x |
Raichu base stats
Base stats from the game's Pokedex file (base stat total 485):
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 90 | 55 | 90 | 80 | 110 |
Where Raichu appears as a boss
Besides being playable, Raichu is listed as a boss on the maps: Viridian Forest as a possible zone 1 guardian. Boss HP is budgeted from your own damage per second, so the fight length stays close to the game's targets; the PokeBonk maps page lists every boss slot.
PokeBonk Raichu FAQ
Can you play Raichu in PokeBonk?
Yes, by evolving: pick Pikachu and reach level 42 in a run. Raichu is not a separate League pick.
Does Raichu keep Pikachu's moves?
Yes. The kit stays the same; evolving raises your HP and damage multiplier and upgrades the Ultimate.
See where all 151 Pokemon land on the PokeBonk tier list, or browse the full PokeBonk Pokedex.