Pokédex

Raikou Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Raikou official artwork

Raikou (#0243) is a Legendary Electric-type Thunder Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It stands 1.9 m tall, weighs 178 kg and has a base stat total of 580, with its highest base stat in Sp. Atk (115). Its ability is Pressure, with Inner Focus as its Hidden Ability. Raikou is weak to Ground attacks.

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.

Raikou base stats

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

Abilities

  • Pressure
  • Inner Focus (Hidden)

Raikou type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Ground (2x)

Resists

  • Electric (0.5x)
  • Flying (0.5x)
  • Steel (0.5x)

Raikou level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Charge
  • Lv. 1: Extreme Speed
  • Lv. 1: Leer
  • Lv. 1: Quick Attack
  • Lv. 1: Thunder Shock
  • Lv. 6: Spark
  • Lv. 12: Bite
  • Lv. 18: Calm Mind
  • Lv. 24: Roar
  • Lv. 30: Thunder Fang
  • Lv. 36: Howl
  • Lv. 42: Crunch
  • Lv. 48: Extrasensory
  • Lv. 54: Discharge
  • Lv. 60: Reflect
  • Lv. 66: Rain Dance
  • Lv. 72: Thunder
  • Lv. 78: Zap Cannon