Raikou • Generation IV Pokédex

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Raikou

Raikou
Sprite of Raikou in Pokémon HOME

Raikou's Type

ELECTRIC

Raikou's Pokédex #s

National #
243

Raikou's Base Stats

HP:
90
Attack:
85
Defense:
75
Sp. Atk:
115
Sp. Def:
100
Speed:
115
Total:
580

Misc. Info

Height:
6'3" (1.9m)
Weight:
392.4 lbs. (178 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Undiscovered
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,250,000
EV Yield:
1 Sp. Atk, 2 Speed
Base EXP:
261
Catch Rate:
3
Base Happiness:
35

Raikou's Abilities

Here are what abilities Raikou can possibly have, along with their effects.
Pressure
Moves that target Raikou consume 1 PP more than normal.
Inner Focus
Raikou cannot flinch.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Raikou's weakness and resistance is to various types.
GROUND
½
ELECTRIC
FLYING
STEEL

Raikou's Evolution Line

Raikou does not evolve into any other known or available Pokémon.

Raikou's Moves

Below is a list of all of the moves that Raikou can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Raikou's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Raikou's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Raikou's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Raikou is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
290 321 353 384 90
Attack
175 206 238 269 85
Defense
155 186 218 249 75
Sp. Atk
235 266 298 329 115
Sp. Def
205 236 268 299 100
Speed
235 266 298 329 115
Total
580

Where to Find Raikou

If you're looking for where to find Raikou, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Raikou in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Special Ways to Get Raikou

Catchable as a legendary boss Pokémon during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 70. Only one of this Pokémon can be caught and taken with you in Dynamax Adventures per game save. Keep this in mind if attempting to get a Shiny version of this Pokémon! (Catching this Pokémon but refusing to take it with you after the Dynamax Adventure is complete will still allow you to try again in the future, with a new chance of it being Shiny.)

Pokédex Entries for Raikou

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

Diamond Pearl Platinum
It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
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.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

Ruby 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.
Emerald
RAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.
FireRed
This POKéMON races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
LeafGreen
The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.

Generation 2 Pokédex Entries

Gold
The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Silver
A POKéMON that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
Crystal
This rough POKéMON stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
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