Raikou

#238 in the Crystal Pokédex • Thunder Pokémon

Raikou

#238 in the Crystal Pokédex • Thunder Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

290

384

Attack

157

295

Defense

139

273

Sp. Atk

115

211

361

Sp. Def

100

184

328

Speed

115

211

361

Total

580

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Miltank

Entei

Normal

Shiny

Raikou

Thunder Pokémon

#238

Height

1.9 m (6'03")

Weight

178 kg (392.4 lbs)

Abilities

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Raikou takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #238
EV yield	1 SpA, 2 Spe
Catch rate	3
Base Exp.	261

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	80 (20,480 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Crystal

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Raikou

#238

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Crystal

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Roaming Johto Wandert durch Johto	On any overworld patch of grass	40	10%	Awakened the legendary beasts at Burned Tower

Location

Method

Level

Chance

Conditions

Roaming Johto

Wandert durch Johto

On any overworld patch of grass

10%

Awakened the legendary beasts at Burned Tower

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Bite	Special	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
11	Thunder Shock	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may cause paralysis.
21	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
31	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	Lets the user get in the first hit.
41	Spark	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may cause paralysis.
51	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
61	Crunch	Special	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
71	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

		Class				Description
TM02	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM07	Zap Cannon	Special	100	50	5	An attack that always paralyzes.
TM08	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
TM09	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe's stat changes.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
TM31	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.
TM39	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
TM43	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
HM05	Flash	Status	-	70	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.