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Raging Bolt
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No. 1021 · Generation IX · Paldea

Raging Bolt

The Paradox Pokémon

TL;DR. Raging Bolt is a electric/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 590. It's said to incinerate everything around it with lightning launched from its fur. Very little is known about this creature.

Electric Dragon

It's said to incinerate everything around it with lightning launched from its fur. Very little is known about this creature.

Height5.2 m
Weight480.0 kg
AbilitiesProtosynthesis
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 590. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 125
Attack 73
Defense 91
Sp. Attack 137
Sp. Defense 89
Speed 75
Total590
590 base stat total, the 61st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Electric-types.
137 base Special Attack, Raging Bolt's strongest stat, ranking 8th of 135 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Raging Bolt in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Raging Bolt reaches 3,377 CP at level 40 and 3,864 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack235
GO Defense165
GO Stamina245
Max CP (L40)3,377
Max CP (L50)3,818
Best buddy (L51)3,864
Raid catch CP 1,847–1,930 (L20). Weather boosted 2,308–2,412 (L25).

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Competitive

Raging Bolt in competitive play.

Raging Bolt is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles.

OU
Calm Mind
Calm Mind / Thunderclap / Dragon Pulse / Thunderbolt
  • ItemBooster Energy
  • NatureModest
  • EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraFairy, Bug, Ghost
Choice Specs
Thunderbolt / Draco Meteor / Thunderclap / Volt Switch
  • ItemChoice Specs
  • NatureModest
  • EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraFairy, Dragon
Doubles OU
Assault Vest
Thunderclap / Draco Meteor / Thunderbolt / Snarl
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • NatureModest
  • EVs248 HP / 60 Def / 92 SpA / 108 SpD
  • TeraFairy, Water
Calm Mind
Thunderclap / Dragon Pulse / Calm Mind / Protect
  • ItemLeftovers
  • NatureModest
  • EVs252 HP / 188 Def / 68 SpA
  • TeraFairy, Grass
VGC 2025
Bulky Special Attacker
Thunderbolt / Draco Meteor / Thunderclap / Protect
  • ItemMagnet
  • NatureModest
  • EVs188 HP / 76 Def / 180 SpA / 4 SpD / 60 Spe
  • TeraElectric
Assault Vest
Draco Meteor / Thunderbolt / Thunderclap / Electroweb
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • NatureModest
  • EVs148 HP / 76 Def / 100 SpA / 44 SpD / 140 Spe
  • TeraElectric, Fairy

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Quick answers

Common questions about Raging Bolt.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Raging Bolt, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Raging Bolt?

Raging Bolt is a Electric/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Raging Bolt weak to?

Raging Bolt takes 2× damage from Ice, Ground, Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Raging Bolt resistant to?

Raging Bolt resists Fire, Water, Grass, Flying, Steel, Electric. It has no full immunities.

Does Raging Bolt evolve?

Raging Bolt does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Raging Bolt from?

Raging Bolt was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1021.

What are Raging Bolt's base stats?

Raging Bolt has HP 125, Attack 73, Defense 91, Special Attack 137, Special Defense 89, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 590.

What are Raging Bolt's abilities?

Raging Bolt can have the ability Protosynthesis.

Is Raging Bolt legendary or mythical?

No. Raging Bolt is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Raging Bolt's best stat?

Raging Bolt's highest base stat is Special Attack at 137, which ranks 8th of 135 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Raging Bolt good?

Raging Bolt has a base stat total of 590, the 61st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Electric-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Raging Bolt as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Raging Bolt 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Raging Bolt is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Ice Ground Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Fire Water Grass Flying Steel
¼× Strongly resists
Electric
Comparison

Raging Bolt vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 135 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat Raging Bolt Electric avg Difference
HP 125 76 +49
Attack 73 84 -11
Defense 91 73 +18
Special Attack 137 85 +52
Special Defense 89 72 +17
Speed 75 80 -5
Total 590 470 +120
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Game appearances

Raging Bolt appears in 4 games.

Every mainline release where Raging Bolt is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Raging Bolt isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Raging Bolt is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Raging Bolt partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Raging Bolt partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Raging Bolt cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.