Raikou
TL;DR. Raikou is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 580. The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Raikou 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, Raikou reaches 3,452 CP at level 40 and 3,949 CP as a best buddy.
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Raikou in competitive play.
Raikou is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #163 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Raikou.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Raikou, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Raikou?
Raikou is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Raikou weak to?
Raikou takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Raikou resistant to?
Raikou resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
Does Raikou evolve?
Raikou does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Raikou from?
Raikou was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0243.
What are Raikou's base stats?
Raikou has HP 90, Attack 85, Defense 75, Special Attack 115, Special Defense 100, and Speed 115. Total base stat total: 580.
What are Raikou's abilities?
Raikou can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Inner Focus.
Is Raikou legendary or mythical?
Yes. Raikou is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Raikou's best stat?
Raikou's highest base stat is Special Attack at 115, which ranks 11th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Raikou good?
Raikou has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 5th among Electric-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Raikou as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Raikou is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Raikou vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Raikou | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 69 | +21 |
| Attack | 85 | 75 | +10 |
| Defense | 75 | 65 | +10 |
| Special Attack | 115 | 84 | +31 |
| Special Defense | 100 | 68 | +32 |
| Speed | 115 | 82 | +33 |
| Total | 580 | 443 | +137 |
Raikou appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Raikou is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Raikou in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.
Raikou appears in 3 episodes.
From EP180 (2000-12-21) through DP137 (2009-08-06).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Raikou partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Raikou partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Raikou has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Raikou sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Raikou cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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