Raichu vs Ampharos
Ampharos has the higher base stat total (510 vs 485), Raichu is faster (base Speed 110 vs 55), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Raichu: ½× at best against Ampharos; Ampharos: ½× at best against Raichu).
Two Electric-types from Johto and Kanto.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Raichu | Ampharos |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 90 (higher) |
| Attack | 90 (higher) | 75 |
| Defense | 55 | 85 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 90 | 115 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 90 (higher) |
| Speed | 110 (higher) | 55 |
| Total | 485 | 510 (higher) |
| Bulk | 195 | 265 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Ampharos has the higher Sp. Atk (115 vs 90), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (265 vs 195), and resists Raichu’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Raichu is faster (110 vs 55 base Speed), has the higher Attack (90 vs 75), and resists Ampharos’s own-type moves (½× at best).
Raichu is ahead on
- is faster (110 vs 55 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (90 vs 75)
- resists Ampharos’s own-type moves (½× at best)
Ampharos is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (115 vs 90)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (265 vs 195)
- resists Raichu’s own-type moves (½× at best)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Raichu: Static, Lightning Rod; Ampharos: Static, Plus), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Raichu has 162 Speed and Ampharos has 107, so Raichu moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Raichu | Ampharos |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 110 | 55 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 162 | 107 |
Type matchup, both ways
Raichu (Electric) attacking Ampharos
Electric ½×. Using only its own type, Raichu hits Ampharos for ½× with Electric moves (not very effective).
Ampharos (Electric) attacking Raichu
Electric ½×. Using only its own type, Ampharos hits Raichu for ½× with Electric moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Raichu
- Static. Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Lightning Rod (hidden ability). Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Ampharos
- Static. Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Plus (hidden ability). Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
Size, generation and evolution
Ampharos is taller (1.4 m vs 0.8 m for Raichu), and Ampharos is heavier (61.5 kg vs 30 kg for Raichu).
| Detail | Raichu | Ampharos |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.8 m | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 30 kg | 61.5 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu | Mareep → Flaaffy → Ampharos |
Raichu (#0026) is an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu.
Ampharos (#0181) is an Electric-type Light Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Mareep → Flaaffy → Ampharos.
Keep exploring
- Open Raichu and Ampharos in the Compare tool
- Raichu and Ampharos Pokédex pages
- Electric type
- Speed tiers