Raichu-Alola
Raichu-Alola is the Alolan regional variant of the Pokémon Raichu.
Type: Electric / Psychic
Abilities:
- Surge Surfer: This ability doubles Raichu-Alola's Speed stat on Electric Terrain.
- Hidden Ability: None
Physical Characteristics:
- Raichu-Alola has a darker color scheme than its Kanto counterpart.
- It has blue eyes and a white belly.
- It uses its psychic powers to levitate its tail and ride it like a surfboard.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Raichu-Alola is known to be cheerful and friendly.
- It typically resides in tropical regions, particularly beaches.
In Battle:
- Raichu-Alola's dual typing gives it a unique set of resistances and strengths.
- Its Surge Surfer ability can give it a Speed advantage in battles where Electric Terrain is present.
Evolution:
- Raichu-Alola evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone in the Alola region.
Interesting Facts:
- Raichu-Alola is the only known Pokémon that can learn the move Stoked Sparksurfer, a move where it charges up power and then rushes the target to cause damage.
- Unlike its Kanto counterpart, Raichu-Alola has psychic powers.
- The Alola form was introduced in Generation VII of the Pokémon series.