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Raikou
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 3 (1.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 80 cycles (~20,736 steps)
- Base Experience
- 261
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA, 2 Spe
- Height
- 1.9 m (6'03")
- Weight
- 178.0 kg (392.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Prevents flinching.
Generation V
It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
Generation VI
The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV)
Generation II
The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
A POKéMON that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
This rough POKéMON stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Generation III
RAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this POKéMON send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.
RAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.
This POKéMON races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Generation IV
It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Extreme Speed | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 5 |
| 1 | Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| 11 | Thunder ShockSTAB | ele | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 24 | Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 31 | Quick Attack | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 36 | Howl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 41 | SparkSTAB | ele | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Thunder FangSTAB | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 57 | DischargeSTAB | ele | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 60 | Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 61 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 64 | Extrasensory | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 71 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 78 | Zap CannonSTAB | ele | S | 120 | 50% | 5 |
| 81 | Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 85 | ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
TM / HM
47 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Aura Sphere | fig | S | 80 | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charge BeamSTAB | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Eerie Impulse | ele | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Electric Terrain | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| ElectrowebSTAB | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scald | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snarl | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Supercell SlamSTAB | ele | P | 100 | 95% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder FangSTAB | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Volt SwitchSTAB | ele | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Wild ChargeSTAB | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Zap CannonSTAB | ele | S | 120 | 50% | 5 |
Move Tutor
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Raikou
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Raikou
Raikou is a Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. Raikou stands 1.9 m (6'03") tall and weighs 178.0 kg (392.4 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Raikou Base Stats
Raikou has a base stat total of 580, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 115 (very good), while its lowest is Defense at 75 (average). Raikou serves as a bulky special attacker. Raikou is fast with a base Speed of 115.
Raikou Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Electric-type, Raikou is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Raikou 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Raikou Abilities
Raikou's abilities include Pressure, Inner Focus. Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its Hidden Ability is Inner Focus, which prevents flinching.
Raikou Moves & Learnset
Raikou can learn 76 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Zap Cannon (Electric, 120 power), Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Supercell Slam (Electric, 100 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power). For coverage, Raikou can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Raikou
With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Raikou can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Raikou yields 1 Sp. Attack, 2 Speed EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 20,736 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Raikou. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Raikou, or use the team builder to see how Raikou fits into your squad.
