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Raikou

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Raikou

National Pokédex #243 • Thunder Pokémon

Raikou sprite

Normal

Shiny Raikou sprite

Shiny

Details

Type

Electric

Category

Thunder Pokémon

Height

1.9 m (6'03")

Weight

178 kg (392.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0243

Pokédex

Nat. #243

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

85

157

295

Defense

75

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Raikou, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 SpA, 2 Spe
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
290

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
Cannot breed

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Raikou

Raikou

Nat. #243

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure70-

Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure70-

Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Moves

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartThunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030

A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

StartExtreme SpeedNormalPhysical801005

The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

StartChargeElectricStatus--20

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

6SparkElectricPhysical6510020

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

12BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

18Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

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

24RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

30Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

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

36HowlNormalStatus--40

The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats.

42CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

48ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010020

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

54DischargeElectricSpecial8010015

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

60ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

66Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

72ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

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

78Zap CannonElectricSpecial120505

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM14Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM17Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM18ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--10

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM46Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

TM66Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM80Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020

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

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM85SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

TM90Electric TerrainElectricStatus--10

The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.

TM93Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus-10015

The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR08ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR09ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

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

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR32CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TR49Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

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

TR56Aura SphereFightingSpecial80-20

The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR86Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

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

TR95Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Rising VoltageElectricSpecial7010020

The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move’s power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Description
Charge Beam

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

ElectricSpecial509010

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

Confide

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Curse

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

GhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Cut

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Detect

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

FightingStatus--5

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Double Team

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalStatus--15

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

Double-Edge

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Headbutt

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Laser Focus

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalStatus--30

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Magnet Rise

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

ElectricStatus--10

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Mimic

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalStatus--10

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Mud-Slap

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

GroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Psych Up

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalStatus--10

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

Quash

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

DarkStatus-10015

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

Rock Smash

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

FightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Shock Wave

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

ElectricSpecial60-20

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Strength

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Swagger

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

NormalStatus-8515

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

Toxic

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

PoisonStatus-9010

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

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

Inner Focus(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon’s intensely focused, and that protects the Pokémon from flinching.

Prevents flinching and prevents Intimidate from lowering Attack.

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