Raichu - 26 Tweet Out of stock. Wishlist Details Card Number: 26 Card Text: Raichu is the final evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's long tail serves to ground it, thereby protecting itself from its own high voltage power. In "Electric Shock Showdown!, " the heroes finally arrive at Vermillion City, and discover dozens of Pokmon being treated for injuries received while battling the local gym leader Lt. Surge. Despite overwhelming odds, Ash challenges Lt. Surge and pits his Pikachu against a surprise opponentLt. Surge's fiercely trained and quickly evolved Raichu. Pikachu, despite its small size, defeats Lt. Surge's Raichu in the end! First appearance: Episode 14"Electric Shock Showdown"
