Raikou

#243 in the National Pokédex • Thunder Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

Normal

Shiny

Miltank Entei

Pokédex entries

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.

Sapphire

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

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

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 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Raikou

#243

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
11	Thunder Shock	Special	40	100	30	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
21	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
31	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
41	Spark	Special	65	100	20	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
51	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
61	Crunch	Special	80	100	15	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.
71	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
81	Calm Mind	Status	-	-	20	Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.

Machines

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

			Class				Description
TM04	Calm Mind		Status	-	-	20	Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.
TM05	Roar		Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM24	Thunderbolt		Special	95	100	15	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25	Thunder		Special	120	70	10	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect		Status	-	-	20	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
TM34	Shock Wave		Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM37	Sandstorm		Status	-	-	10	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
HM01	Cut		Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM05	Flash		Status	-	70	20	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
HM06	Rock Smash		Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.