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.
Gender:
Genderless
Catch rate:
3/255
Base happiness:
35
Egg cycles:
80
Height:
1.9 m
Weight:
178.0 kg
Egg groups:
Undiscovered
Growth rate:
Slow
Body shape:
Mensal
Base stats
HP90
Atk85
Def75
Sp.Atk115
Sp.Def100
Speed115
Total: 580
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Pressure
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Volt Absorb (hidden)
Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
EV yield (current): +1 SPA · +2 SPE
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
Location
Method
Chance
Levels
Trackless Forest (omega-ruby)
Static encounter
100%
50
Trackless Forest (alpha-sapphire)
Static encounter
100%
50
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents
—
100%
1
BiteThe target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
ExtrasensoryThe user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
Psychic
80
100%
1
DischargeThe user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.▶ All other Pokémon
Electric
80
100%
8
Thunder ShockA jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
40
100%
15
RoarThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
22
Quick AttackThe user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
40
100%
29
SparkThe user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
65
100%
36
ReflectA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field
Psychic
—
—
43
CrunchThe user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
80
100%
50
Thunder FangThe user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
65
95%
57
DischargeThe user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.▶ All other Pokémon
Electric
80
100%
64
ExtrasensoryThe user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
Psychic
80
100%
71
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
78
Calm MindThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
85
ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
110
70%
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM04
Calm MindThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM05
RoarThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
90%
TM10
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM11
Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field
Fire
—
—
TM15
Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM16
Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field
Psychic
—
—
TM17
ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM18
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
TM21
FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM24
ThunderboltA strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
90
100%
TM25
ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
110
70%
TM27
ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM28
DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
80
100%
TM30
Shadow BallThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ghost
80
100%
TM32
Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM33
ReflectA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field
Psychic
—
—
TM37
SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.▶ Entire field
Rock
—
—
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM48
RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM57
Charge BeamThe user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
50
90%
TM60
QuashThe user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
TM68
Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM70
FlashThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM72
Volt SwitchAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
70
100%
TM73
Thunder WaveThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
—
100%
TM77
Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
TM78
BulldozeThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.▶ All other Pokémon
Ground
60
100%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM88
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM93
Wild ChargeThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
90
100%
TM94
Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM95
SnarlThe user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.▶ All opponents
Dark
55
95%
TM100
ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
HM01
CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
50
95%
HM04
StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
100%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
Tutor: SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Iron TailThe target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, Signal BeamThe user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, Shock WaveThe user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon
