Raichu in Pokémon GO
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Raichu is Electric type, so it's weak to Ground.
What is Raichu weak to?
Raichu is Electric type, so it takes extra damage from Ground attacks.
Defending Raichu 
Electric
Electric Hits it hard
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Ground160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
- Electric62.5% damage
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Flying62.5% damage -
Steel62.5% damage
Leave Electric, Flying and Steel attackers at home: Raichu resists them.
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What is Raichu weak to in Pokémon GO?
Raichu is Electric type. It's weak to Ground. It resists Electric, Flying and Steel.
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