Who is Raichu?
Raichu (Japanese: ライチュウ) is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise, and the evolved form of series mascot Pikachu. First introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue, they were created by Atsuko Nishida at the request of lead designer Ken Sugimori, with the design finalized by Sugimori. Since their initial appearance, they have appeared in multiple games including Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as various merchandise. In media related to the franchise, Raichu has been voiced by various voice actors, including Kei Shindō, Fumiko Takekuma, and Casey Mongillo. Classified as an Electric-type Pokémon, Raichu is a large brown mouse with a lightning bolt-shaped tail, and yellow sacs on its cheek that can generate large amounts of electricity. Designed to be the stronger counterpart to Pikachu, who evolves into Raichu through use of a "Thunder Stone" item, Raichu was intended to be able to evolve into 'Gorochu' befo...
