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+ | |jname=ライコウ Raikou |
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| − | |image=243Raikou.png |
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+ | |gen=Generation II |
| + | |dexjohto={{tt|238|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}/{{tt|243|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} |
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| − | |pronun=<math>RYE-koo</math> |
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| − | |hp=90 |
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| − | |atk=85 |
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| − | |def=75 |
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| − | |satk=115 |
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| − | |sdef=100 |
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| − | |spd=115 |
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| − | |total=580 |
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|species=Thunder Pokémon |
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+ | |type=Electric |
| + | |metheight=1.9 m |
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| − | |height=<span class="explain" title="1.9 m">6'03</span> |
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| + | |imheight=6'03" |
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| − | |weight=<span class="explain" title="178kg">392.4 lbs</span> |
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| + | |metweight=178.0 kg |
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| + | |imweight=392.4 lbs. |
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|ability=[[Pressure]] |
|ability=[[Pressure]] |
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| + | |dw=Volt Absorb |
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| − | |color=<span style="color:yellow;">'''Yellow'''</span> |
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| − | |gender=<span style="color:gray;">Genderless</span> |
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| − | '''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{Type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Legendary Pokémon]] that is part of the [[Legendary |
+ | '''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{Type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Legendary Pokémon]] that is part of the [[Legendary Beasts]] trio from [[Generation II]]. |
| + | ==Biology== |
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| − | ==Special |
+ | ===Special abilities=== |
It has the [[Pressure]] ability which decreases the target's PP if they use that move on Raikou. It can also have [[Volt Absorb]] as its other ability if obtained from the [[Dream World]]. |
It has the [[Pressure]] ability which decreases the target's PP if they use that move on Raikou. It can also have [[Volt Absorb]] as its other ability if obtained from the [[Dream World]]. |
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| − | ==Behavior== |
+ | ===Behavior=== |
| − | Raikou is a tiger-like creature. It carries |
+ | Raikou is a tiger-like creature. It carries rain clouds on its back which let it fire [[Thunderbolt]]s 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. |
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==Evolution== |
==Evolution== |
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This Pokémon does not evolve. |
This Pokémon does not evolve. |
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| − | ==Game |
+ | ==Game info== |
| + | In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Raikou roams around Kanto if the player character's Starter Pokémon was Squirtle and they have beaten the Elite 4. 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. |
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| + | 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 Kanto Route 25, then the Burned Tower. It appears at Level 40 at both Route 25 and the Burned Tower. |
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| + | ===Game locations=== |
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|backcolor={{Electric}} |
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|blackwhite=[[PokeTransfer]] or [[Trade]] |
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| − | ===Pokedex |
+ | ===Pokedex entries=== |
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| − | backcolor={{Electric}} |
+ | |backcolor={{Electric}} |
| + | |gen=II |
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| − | gold=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
| − | 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. |
+ | |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. |
| − | firered=This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |leafgreen=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
| − | diamond=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
+ | |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. |
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| + | |white 2=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back. |
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| + | |x=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
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| + | |y=This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}} |
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| + | ===Sprites=== |
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| + | |bgcolor = {{Electric}} |
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+ | ==Appearances== |
| + | ===In the anime=== |
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| + | *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. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | 243Raikou_OS_anime.png |
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| + | 243Raikou_DP_anime.png |
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| + | 243Raikou_Dream.png |
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| + | 243Raikou_Pokemon_Stadium.png |
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| + | 243Raikou_Pokemon Colosseum.jpg |
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| + | 243Raikou_Pokémon Ranger.jpg |
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| + | PokePark-Blue Artwork.jpg |
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| + | `.png|Raikou in the anime |
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| + | </gallery> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | *Learning [[Thunder]] at level 85, Raikou is the Pokémon that learns [[Thunder]] latest of all those who learn it by leveling up. |
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| − | *The term "Legendary beasts" is the only technically correct term to refer to Entei and its companion legendaries, due to the fact that rather than having specifically canine or feline traits, all three of the trio share both. |
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| − | *Raikou somewhat resembles a saber-toothed cat because of its long fangs; and its stripes give it the attributes of a modern day tiger. Raikou is also partially based on the Japanese Thunder God, Raiju, who has been depicted in the forms of a tiger, monkey, cat, wolf, and weasel. It is said to have a roar like crashing thunder, as can be compared to the roar of a tiger, which can be heard from many miles away. |
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| − | *The first three letters in its name most likely comes from the word Rai which means thunder or lightning in Japanese. |
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| − | *It is the only member of the Legendary Beasts to not appear in a movie from the Johto region, although it did appear in the the anime. A shiny Raikou also appeared as a main character in the movie [[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]. |
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| − | *It is the only one of the Legendary Beasts not to have a movie or game dedicated to them. |
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| − | *The main difference between Raikou and the other Legendary Beasts is that it has sharp claws, which it can't retract them whereas [[Suicune]] and [[Entei]] can retract theirs. |
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| − | *Even though it looks firece, it is friendly to help Electric Pokemon. |
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Revision as of 01:57, 2 July 2014
Raikou (Japanese: ライコウ Raikou) is an Electric-type Legendary Pokémon that is part of the Legendary Beasts trio from Generation II.
Biology
Special abilities
It has the Pressure ability which decreases the target's PP if they use that move on Raikou. It can also have Volt Absorb as its other ability if obtained from the Dream World.
Behavior
Raikou is a 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.
Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve.
Game info
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Raikou roams around Kanto if the player character's Starter Pokémon was Squirtle and they have beaten the Elite 4. 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 Kanto Route 25, then the Burned Tower. It appears at Level 40 at both Route 25 and the Burned Tower.
Game locations
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| 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 Starter 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 |
| X and Y | Transfer | None |
Pokedex entries
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Sprites
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Appearances
In the anime
- Raikou appears in the episode 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 him blast him 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.
Gallery
Trivia
- Learning Thunder at level 85, Raikou is the Pokémon that learns Thunder latest of all those who learn it by leveling up.
Names in other languages
Its Japanese name means "Lord of Thunder".
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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