Raikou

#0243 in the National Pokédex • Thunder Pokémon

Raikou

#0243 in the National 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.

Blissey

Entei

Normal

Shiny

Raikou

Thunder Pokémon

#0243

Electric

Height

1.9 m (6'03")

Weight

178 kg (392.4 lbs)

Abilities

Pressure Inner FocusHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Ground

2×

Resists

Electric

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Raikou

#0243

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
Start	Extreme Speed	Normal	Physical	80	100	5	A powerful first- strike move.
Start	Charge	Electric	Status	-	-	20	Charges power to boost the electric move used next.
11	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may cause paralysis.
21	Roar	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
31	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100	30	Lets the user get in the first hit.
36	Howl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts ATTACK.
41	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100	20	An attack that may cause paralysis.
50	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
51	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
57	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100	15	A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.
61	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
64	Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100	20	Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.
71	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
81	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50	5	An attack that always paralyzes.
Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe's stat changes.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.
Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90	10	The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Quash	Dark	Status	-	100	15	The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.
Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95	15	The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100	10	The move’s type and power change with the weather.
Aura Sphere	Fighting	Special	80	-	20	The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.
Scald	Water	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	-	100	15	The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	-	-	10	The user electrifies the ground under everyone’s feet for five turns. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.