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Raikou

#243 in the Black and White Pokédex • Thunder Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Undiscovered

Steps to Hatch

20,480

Effort Values Yielded

1 SpA, 2 Spe

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Capture Rate

3

Base Experience

261
Raikou

Raikou

#243

No evolutions

Miltank

Entei

Raikou normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Raikou sprite

Shiny

Raikou

Thunder Pokémon

#243
Electric

Height

1.9 m

Weight

178 kg

Base XP

261

Abilities

PressureInner Focus

HP

90

Attack

85

Defense

75

Sp. Atk

115

Sp. Def

100

Speed

115

Total

580

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

Ground

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

ElectricFlyingSteel
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

StartBiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030

A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

15RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

22Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

29SparkElectricPhysical6510020

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

36ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

43CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

50Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

57DischargeElectricSpecial8010015

A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.

64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010030

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.

71Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

78Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

85ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM95SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Inner Focus

Hidden Ability

The Pokémon is protected from flinching.

Prevents flinching.

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B/W / Pokédex

Raikou

Raikou

#243 in the Black and White Pokédex • Thunder Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Undiscovered

Steps to Hatch

20,480

Effort Values Yielded

1 SpA, 2 Spe

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Capture Rate

3

Base Experience

261
Raikou

Raikou

#243

No evolutions

Miltank

Entei

Raikou normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Raikou sprite

Shiny

Raikou

Thunder Pokémon

#243
Electric

Height

1.9 m

Weight

178 kg

Base XP

261

Abilities

PressureInner Focus

HP

90

Attack

85

Defense

75

Sp. Atk

115

Sp. Def

100

Speed

115

Total

580

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

Ground

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

ElectricFlyingSteel
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

StartBiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030

A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

15RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

22Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

29SparkElectricPhysical6510020

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

36ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

43CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

50Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

57DischargeElectricSpecial8010015

A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.

64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010030

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.

71Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

78Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

85ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM95SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Inner Focus

Hidden Ability

The Pokémon is protected from flinching.

Prevents flinching.

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