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Raikou (Japanese: ライコウ, HepburnRaikou) (RYE-coo[1]) is an Electric-type Legendary Pokémon that is part of the Legendary Beasts trio from Generation II.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Raikou is a quadruped, yellow feline Pokémon with black stripes on its body sharing a resemblance to a saber-toothed tiger. Its iris is red in color with a black pupil. It has a purple mane on its back, with white fur around its face. It has a thin, light blue colored tail with a spark shaped figure at its tip. It has a black forehead plate, with a light blue muzzle in the shape of an 'X'. It has three claws on each of its feet.

Raikou had an ancestor in the past known as Raging Bolt.

Natural abilities[]

It has the Pressure ability which decreases the target's PP much more than usual if they use that move on Raikou. It can also have Volt Absorb as its other ability if obtained from the Dream World. Volt Absorb causes Raikou to be immune to all Electric-type moves. If Raikou is damaged by any other type of move and gets hit by an Electric-type move, its HP (Hit Points) will be restored rather than be decreased.

Behavior[]

Raikou is a Sabretooth Tiger-like creature. It carries rain clouds on its back which let it fire Thunderbolts at will. In the Pokédex, it states that it "descends with the lightning", and it "races across the land barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder". While running, it stores up static electricity, then shoots off the excess. It is also said to help other Electric Pokémon if they are in danger.

Game info[]

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Raikou roams around Kanto if the player character's First partner Pokémon was Squirtle and they have beaten the Elite Four. In FireRed and LeafGreen, it is very hard to catch because it will flee unless your Pokémon out has the ability Shadow Tag. It appears at Level 50.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player could get a Shiny Raikou at Gamestop on January 31 through February 6, 2011, which later was given out via Wi-Fi in late February 2011. You can also get it at Route 25, then the Burned Tower. It appears at Level 40 at both Route 25 and the Burned Tower.

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Roaming Johto One
Crystal Roaming Johto One
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Roaming Kanto (With Squirtle As your First partner Pokémon) One
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Pal Park or Trade None
Platinum Pal Park or Trade None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Roaming Johto One
Black and White PokeTransfer or Trade None
Black 2 and White 2 Transfer None
X and Y Transfer None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trackless Forest (Requires Ho-Oh or Lugia in the party, First 20-minute interval of every hour) One
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World; Ultra Sun only)

Trade or Transfer (Ultra Moon)

One
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) One
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ramanas Park (requires Johto Slate) (BD Only) One

Pokédex entries[]

  • Gold

    The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.

  • Silver

    A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.

  • Crystal

    This rough Pokémon stores energy in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.

  • Ruby

    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.

  • 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

    It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.

  • Pearl

    It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.

  • 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

    It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.

  • White

    It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.

  • Black 2

    It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
90
Attack
85
Defense
75
Sp. Atk
115
Sp. Def
100
Speed
115
Total
580

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Extrasensory 80 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
1 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
15 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
22 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
29 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
36 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
43 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
50 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
57 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
64 Extrasensory 80 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
71 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
78 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
85 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Extrasensory 80 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Cool 2 1 ♥
1 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
8 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
15 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
22 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
29 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
36 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
43 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 4 ♥
50 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
57 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
64 Extrasensory 80 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Cool 2 1 ♥
71 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
78 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
85 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
15 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
22 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
29 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
36 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
43 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
50 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
57 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
64 Extrasensory 80 100% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
71 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
78 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
85 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DP
1
Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 3
1DP
1
Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
8DP
8
ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 3
15DP
15
Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
22DP
22
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
29DP
29
Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 3
36DP
36
Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
43DP
43
Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2
50DP
50
Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Smart 3
57DP
57
Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
64DP
64
Extrasensory 80 100% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Cool 2
71DP
85
Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
N/ADP
71
Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
78DP
78
Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 3 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
11 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
21 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
31 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
41 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 1 4 ♥
51 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
61 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 4 ♥
71 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
81 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
11 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
21 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
31 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
41 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
51 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
61 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark
71 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Tough 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
TM77 Psych Up 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 0 ♥
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM09 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Raikou learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Iron Head ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 2
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cute 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Thunder Wave FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Raikou appears in the special The Legend of Thunder!, where it's captured by Team Rocket and then saved by Jimmy and his Typhlosion.

A Shiny Raikou, Entei, Suicune and a normal Celebi have a role in the movie Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Raikou makes a cameo appearance in the episode Houndoom's Special Delivery when Houndoom and Togepi saw it blast it in the air.

Raikou also makes an appearance in the episode Three Sides to Every Story!, where it attacks Dawn and Piplup and ultimately ends up as a Pokémon in Piplup's dream.

Trivia[]

  • Learning Thunder at level 85, Raikou is the only Pokémon that learns Thunder latest of all those who learn it by leveling up.
  • Raikou has the lowest base HP, but the highest base Sp.Atk and Speed by the legendary beasts.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Raikou is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Spark.
  • Raikou has a paradox form known as Raging Bolt.

Origin[]

When asked about the basis behind Raikou's design, Muneo Saitō described the process to be difficult, as "Raikou took many twists and turns; there was even a blue thunder version with a drum on its back", but it eventually fell into a tiger-like design.[2][3]

Raikou could also be based on a raijū, a demon from Japanese mythology that is often associated with lightning and thunder.

Etymology[]

Raikou is literally raikou (thunder in Japanese). It could also come from raijū.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 298. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
  2. ^ https://archive.vn/WfQab
  3. ^ https://archive.vn/xccqr
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