Alolan Raichu
A fast Alolan Raichu that moves freely when the stadium changes the rules.
What this card does
It deals 50 damage to one opponent's Pokemon with its Thunder Spear attack.
It has no retreat cost if a Stadium card is active on the field.
Surge Surfer
If a Stadium is in play, this Pokémon has no Retreat Cost.
The Surge Surfer ability removes the need to discard Energy to retreat, but only when a Stadium card is in play. This makes it very easy to move out of danger during specific game phases.
Attacks
This attack does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
Abilities
If a Stadium is in play, this Pokémon has no Retreat Cost.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that use Stadium cards to control the battlefield. It works well in strategies that value flexibility and quick positioning over high damage output.
- •Free movement
- •Stadium teamwork
- •Stage 1 evolution
- •Low health points
- •Fighting weakness
- •Conditional ability
Place a Stadium card early to ensure Alolan Raichu can retreat safely when needed.
Alolan Raichu gained its Psychic type because it learned to control its electricity with its tail.
Check if your child has any Stadium cards, as Alolan Raichu's special ability will not work without them.
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