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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 beasts]] trio from [[Generation II]].
 
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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 Beasts]] trio from [[Generation II]].
   
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==Biology==
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==Special abilities==
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===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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==Games==
  
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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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===Behavior===
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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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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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==Behavior==
  
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Raikou is a tiger-like creature. It carries rainclouds on its back which let it fire [[Thunderbolt]]s at will. It descends with the lightning, and races across the land barking a cry that shakes the ground and 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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==In the anime==
  
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*Raikou appears in the episode The Legend of Thunder!, where it's captured by [[Team Rocket]] and then saved by [[Jimmy]] and his [[Typhlosion]].
  
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*A Shiny Raikou, Entei, Suicune and a normal Celebi have a role in the movie [[MS013|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]].
  
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*Raikou makes a cameo appearance in the episode Houndoom's Special Delivery when Houndoom and Togepi saw him blast him in the air.
  
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*Raikou also makes an appearence in the episode Three Sides to Every Story!, where it attacks Dawn and Piplup and ultimately ends up as a pokemon in Piplup's dream
  
   
 
==Evolution==
  
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==Game info==
  
==Game info==
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In [[Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Version|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]], Raikou roams around [[Kanto]] if the player character's Starter 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.
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In [[Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Version|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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|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.|
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crystal=This rough Pokémon stores energy in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.|
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|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.
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==Appearances==
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===Anime===
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Raikou appears in the special [[PC001: The Legend of Thunder! (Part 1)|The Legend of Thunder!]], where it's captured by [[Team Rocket]] and then saved by [[Jimmy]] and his [[Jimmy's Typhlosion|Typhlosion]].
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A [[Raikou (MS013)|Shiny Raikou]], [[Entei (MS013)|Entei]], [[Suicune (MS013)|Suicune]] and a normal [[Celebi (anime)|Celebi]] have a role in the movie [[MS013: Pokémon - Zoroark: Master of Illusions|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]].
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Raikou makes a cameo appearance in the episode [[JE064: Houndoom's Special Delivery|Houndoom's Special Delivery]] when [[Doomy|Houndoom]] and [[Misty's Togetic|Togepi]] saw it blast it in the air.
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Raikou also makes an appearance in the episode [[DP137: Three Sides to Every Story!|Three Sides to Every Story!]], where it attacks [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]] and [[Dawn's Piplup|Piplup]] and ultimately ends up as a Pokémon in Piplup's dream.
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*[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder)]]
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*[[Raikou (MS013)]]
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==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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* Raikou has the lowest base HP, but the highest base Sp.Atk and Speed by the legendary beasts.
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===Names in other languages===
 
Its Japanese name means "Lord of Thunder".
  
Its Japanese name means "Lord of Thunder".
   
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==Gallery==
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Revision as of 02:28, 14 February 2015

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 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 Kanto 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 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
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trackless Forest One

Pokedex entries

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Sprites

Template:GenIIPokéSprites

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 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.

Names in other languages

Its Japanese name means "Lord of Thunder".

Gallery

See also

v · d · eLegendary and Mythical* Pokémon
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX

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