Raichu

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Raichu
Alolan Raichu, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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Article on Bulbapedia	Raichu (Pokémon)

Raichu (ライチュウ, Raichu) is a Pokémon.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As a Poké Ball summon

“	He rides his tail and rushes the enemy. Since he moves freely around the stage, Alolan Raichu may be a bit difficult to dodge.	”
—Super Smash Blog, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site

Raichu appears in his Alolan Form as a Pokéball summon. Using his tail to surf around the stage, he attacks opponents in its path with electricity.

Origin

File:Raichu-Origin.png

Raichu's official artwork from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Raichu is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue. It was the evolved form of Pikachu, and, in Gold and Silver, became the final evolution of the Pichu evolution line.

Alolan Raichu's official artwork from Pokémon Sun and Moon.

In Sun and Moon, several Generation I Pokemon received Alolan variations to accommodate for the climate changes in the new game — among those was Raichu, who received an Electric/Psychic-type variation. Additionally, if Pikachu learned Surf in Pokémon Stadium and evolved into Raichu, it would surf on its tail; it's theorized that this inspired Alolan Raichu.