Raikou

#243 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Thunder Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Miltank Entei

Pokédex entries

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #243
EV yield	1 SpA, 2 Spe
Catch rate	3
Base Exp.	216

Eggs

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

Egg groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	80 (20,655 nominal steps) Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Raikou

#243

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Roaming Johto	Roaming encounter in eligible grass	40	-	When the roamer occupies the current eligible map:50% combined override, divided equally among active roamers on that map. Repel and encounter-state checks still apply; no unconditional 25% rate., Awakened the legendary beasts at Burned Tower
Roaming Johto	Roaming encounter while surfing	40	-	When the roamer occupies the current eligible map:50% combined override, divided equally among active roamers on that map. Repel and encounter-state checks still apply; no unconditional 25% rate., Awakened the legendary beasts at Burned Tower

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Roaming Johto	Roaming encounter in eligible grass	40	-	When the roamer occupies the current eligible map:50% combined override, divided equally among active roamers on that map. Repel and encounter-state checks still apply; no unconditional 25% rate., Awakened the legendary beasts at Burned Tower
Roaming Johto	Roaming encounter while surfing	40	-	When the roamer occupies the current eligible map:50% combined override, divided equally among active roamers on that map. Repel and encounter-state checks still apply; no unconditional 25% rate., Awakened the legendary beasts at Burned Tower

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
Start	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
8	Thunder Shock	Special	40	100	30	A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
15	Roar	Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
22	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
29	Spark	Physical	65	100	20	The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the foe. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
36	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
43	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
50	Thunder Fang	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
57	Discharge	Special	80	100	15	A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.
64	Extrasensory	Special	80	100	30	The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the foe flinch.
71	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
78	Calm Mind	Status	-	-	20	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
85	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

Machines

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

			Class				Description
TM04	Calm Mind		Status	-	-	20	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
TM05	Roar		Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Variable	Special	30–70	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Special	150	90	5	The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16	Light Screen		Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TM24	Thunderbolt		Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25	Thunder		Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig		Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM30	Shadow Ball		Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect		Status	-	-	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM34	Shock Wave		Special	60	-	20	The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM37	Sandstorm		Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM57	Charge Beam		Special	50	90	10	The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
TM58	Endure		Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM68	Giga Impact		Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70	Flash		Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM73	Thunder Wave		Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM77	Psych Up		Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM82	Sleep Talk		Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift		Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger		Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute		Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM01	Cut		Physical	50	95	30	The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash		Physical	40	100	15	The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM08	Rock Climb		Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.
Magnet Rise	Status	-	-	10	The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.