Raikou
Raikou is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Thunder Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 243 |
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Type | Electric |
Species | Thunder Pokémon |
Height | 1.9 m (6′03″) |
Weight | 178.0 kg (392.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Pressure Inner Focus (hidden ability) |
Local № | 238 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 243 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Special Attack, 2 Speed |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 261 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 80 (20,304–20,560 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Sp. Atk | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
Sp. Def | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Speed | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
Total | 580 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Raikou does not evolve.
Raikou changes
- In Generations 5-6, Raikou has Volt Absorb as its hidden ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Raikou has a base experience yield of 216.
- In Generation 2, Raikou has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
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Silver | A POKéMON that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. |
Crystal | This rough POKéMON stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity. |
Ruby Sapphire |
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. |
FireRed | This POKéMON races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. |
LeafGreen | The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
Emerald | RAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back. |
HeartGold | The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
SoulSilver | A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back. |
X | The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
Y | This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back. |
Moves learned by Raikou
Moves learnt by level up
Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Extreme Speed | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
12 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
18 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
36 | Howl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
48 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
54 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
60 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
66 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
78 | Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 50 |
Egg moves
Raikou does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
43 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
70 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
100 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by level up
Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Extreme Speed | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
12 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
18 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
36 | Howl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
48 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
54 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
60 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
66 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
78 | Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 50 |
Egg moves
Raikou does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Raikou can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Rising Voltage | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
66 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
85 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Raikou is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
32 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
56 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | ![]() | 80 | ∞ |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
84 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Raikou sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Raikou
Gold Silver Crystal |
Roaming Johto |
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Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Roaming Kanto |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trade/migrate from another game |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Roaming Johto |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun | Ultra Space Wilds |
Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Not available in this game |
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Raikou |
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Japanese | ライコウ (Raikou) |
German | Raikou |
French | Raikou |
Name origin
- rai
- Japanese for ‘thunder’
- kotei
- Japanese for ‘emperor’