Alolan Raichu

Alolan Raichu

Alolan Raichu appears in the English print of Crimson Invasion, released on November 3, 2017. Alolan Raichu is a rare holo rarity and 110 HP. The Crimson Invasion set contains 126 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Akira Komayama.

Collector Insights

Alolan Raichu is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It features the ability Surge Surfer, which eliminates its Retreat Cost if any Stadium card is in play. The card includes an attack named Psychic, requiring three Colorless Energy to deal 70+ damage plus 20 extra damage for each Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon. Its retreat cost consists of two Colorless Energy. Alolan Raichu resists Metal-type attacks by 20 and is weak to Fighting-type moves with double damage. The card is part of the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Crimson Invasion set, released in November 2017. It is illustrated by Akira Komayama and carries a Rare Holo rarity. The flavor text notes its evolution in the Alola region, linking its dietary habits to its form change.

It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.

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