Raichu (Galactic Battle)

Raichu (ライチュウ, Raichu) is a newcomer in Super Smash Bros. Galactic Battle.
In the Pokémon series, Raichu is the Final Evolution of Pichu, as well as the evolution of Pikachu.
Raichu functions as an Echo Fighter of Pikachu, similar to how Pichu was Pikachu's Echo Fighter in Melee.
==How to Unlock==
*Complete Classic Mode on Normal Difficulty or higher with Pikachu.
*Complete 100 Man Galactic Battle with Pikachu.
*Get it to join your party in The Galactic Battle.
With the exception of the final task, completing one of the above will lead to Raichu challenging the player to a battle on Pokémon Stadium. Defeating it will unlock it for regular gameplay.
==Differences from Pikachu==
*Raichu's moves are stronger than Pikachu's.
*Raichu is larger than Pikachu, leaving different hitboxes and hurtboxes, similar to how Peach and Daisy have different heights.
*Raichu is heavier than Pikachu but is still lighter than many of the fighters.
*Raichu has different animations from Pikachu.
*Raichu has different taunts.
*Raichu has different victory animations.
==Moveset==
*Raichu can wall jump and crawl.
 	Name 	Description
Neutral attack 	Headbutt 	Quickly headbutts forward.
Forward Tilt 	N/A 	An electrified double kick
Up Tilt 	N/A 	An overhead tail swipe, starting from behind Raichu.
Down Tilt 	N/A 	Lays down and sweeps its tail in front of itself.
Dash Attack 	Running Headbutt	A battering ram.
Forward Smash 	N/A 	Rears its head back before leaning forward and releasing a large orb of electricity in front of it, leaving a trail of electricity.
Up Smash 	N/A 	An overhead tail swipe.
Down Smash 	Electric Flower 	Charges its tail with electricity before spinning it around, shocking opponents.
Neutral Aerial 	N/A 	Poses while charging itself with electricity, shocking nearby opponents. Hits 4 times.
Forward Aerial 	N/A 	Spins it's forward with an electrically charged head, shocking opponents. Hits 6 times.
Back Aerial 	Glider 	Spins around horizontally, hitting multiple times, with a pose at the end to launch foes.
Up Aerial 	N/A 	An overhead tail swipe, starting from behind Raichu.
Down Aerial 	Electric Screw 	Points down and spins its head downwards, launching opponents.
Grab 	N/A 	Reaches out. Raichu will have an angered look if it misses.
Pummel 	N/A 	Headbutts the opponent, shocking them with electricity.
Forward Throw 	N/A 	Lays the opponent on its tail and shocks them.
Back Throw 	N/A 	Rolls backward before launching the opponent.
Up Throw 	N/A 	Heaves the opponent onto its head and headbutts it upwards.
Down Throw 	N/A 	Lays the opponent on the ground and performs a senton.
Neutral Special	Thunder Jolt 	Shoots a ball of electricity.
Side Special 	Skull Bash 	Charges up before launching forward at a high velocity. Can be charged to increased damage, knockback, and distance. Useful for horizontal recovery.
Up Special 	Quick Attack 	Zips upward at high speeds, dealing damage to opponents on contact. Can be angled; if angled in a different direction after the first time it is used, Raichu will use it again.
Down Special 	Thunder 	Calls down a bolt of lightning from the sky. If the bolt strikes Raichu, it will create an electric explosion around itself, dealing massive knockback. If an opponent is struck near the top of the bolt, they're launched down into Raichu; otherwise, they're launched upwards.
Final Smash 	Volt Tackle 	Surrounds itself with electricity before dashing forwards. If it connects, Raichu will barrage the opponents caught with repeated strikes in this form before launching them.
==Other Animations==
Animation 	Description
On-Screen Appearance 	Comes out of a Poké Ball.
Taunt 1 	Raichu looks at the camera, crosses his arms and paws and says: "Rai Rai!"
Taunt 2 	Raichu crouches and prepares a bolt of electricity saying: "Raaaii!"
Taunt 3 	Raichu turns his back towards the camera and waves his tail in a taunting manner, saying: "Rai Raaaiiiii!"
Star KO 	Cries out "Raichu, Raichu!" before disappearing.
Screen KO 	Slams the screen with its eyes shut and teeth gritted, similar to Pikachu.
Character Selection Screen	
Crowd Chant 	"Raichu, I choose you! Raichu, I choose you!"
Victory Pose 1 	Spins twice at two directions, then hops and waves at viewer saying: "Raichu!"
Victory Pose 2 	Raichu jumps around happily muttering "Rai" every time he does.
Victory Pose 3 	Raichu turns his back towards the screen with arms crossed, looking back at the viewer with a smile and saying: "Chuu!"
==Role in The Galactic Battle==
==Role in Classic Mode==
Raichu will appear as an opponent in all variations of Classic Mode. Raichu can also appear as an ally in any of the variations of Classic Mode.
===Shocking Smash!===
Raichu's Ultimate style Classic Mode is named, Shocking Smash!, and features both Master Hand and Crazy Hand as the final bosses with both Pikachu and Pichu as allies. Raichu's opponents are all characters that fight with electricity in their movesets.
Round	Opponent(s) 	Stage
1 	R.O.B. 	Wrecking Crew
2 	Zero Suit Samus 	Brinstar
3 	Dr. Mario and Dr. Luigi 	New Donk City Hall
4 	Dark Samus 	Brinstar Depths
5 	Male Robin and Female Robin	Arena Ferox
6 	Pikachu and Pichu 	Lumoise City
N/A 	Bonus Round 	N/A
Final	Master Hand and Crazy Hand 	Final Destination
==Alternate Costumes==
Much like many of the Pokémon, Raichu wears different gear and accessories for its costumes. Raichu is notable for featuring both the Regular and Shiny versions of its Alolan incarnation from Pokémon Sun and Moon. This costume doesn't change anything gameplay wise and is purely aesthetic.
Image	Color 	Notes
 	Orange	
 	Red 	
 	Green 	
 	Blue 	
 	White 	
 	Purple	
 	Yellow	
 	Black 	
 	Tan 	
Raichu's Alolan Form.
 	Brown 	Raichu's Shiny Alolan Form.
==Smash Taunts==
===Palutena's Guidance===
===Snake's Codecs===
==Fighter Spirits==
Raichu's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing Classic Mode. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Raichu in The Galactic Battle allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in Galactic Battle.
|Ms. Pac-Man's Fighter Spirit
==Trivia==
*Raichu's inclusion as an Echo Fighter in Galactic Battle makes Pikachu the first and only playable Pokémon in Smash history to feature its pre, middle, and final evolutions in the same game.
*Raichu's render was made by Hydro-Plumber of Deviantart.
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Category:Super Smash Bros. Galactic Battle
Category:Echo Fighters
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