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Raikou is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II, known as the Thunder Pokémon. Raikou does not evolve.
What type is Raikou?
Raikou is an Electric-type Pokémon.
What is Raikou weak to?
Raikou is weak to Ground-type attacks.
What does Raikou resist?
Raikou resists Electric, Flying, and Steel-type attacks.
What are Raikou's base stats?
Raikou has a base stat total of 580. Its highest base stat is Special Attack at 115. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Raikou have?
Raikou can have Pressure as its standard ability, plus Inner Focus as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
Does Raikou evolve?
Raikou does not evolve. It has no pre-evolution and no evolved form.
Where can you find Raikou?
Raikou can be encountered in the wild in 13 games, including Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon FireRed. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Raikou learn?
Raikou can learn 86 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Raikou's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. electric typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 86 total
Level-Up
10 movesTM / HM
70 movesMove Tutor
6 movesWhere to find· 25 games
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon Gold?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Roaming Johto in Pokémon Gold.
- •Roaming Johto
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon Silver?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Roaming Johto in Pokémon Silver.
- •Roaming Johto
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon Crystal?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Roaming Johto in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Roaming Johto
Raikou in Pokémon Ruby
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Raikou in Pokémon Sapphire
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Raikou in Pokémon Emerald
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Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon FireRed?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Roaming Kanto in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Roaming Kanto
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon LeafGreen?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Roaming Kanto in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Roaming Kanto
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon Colosseum?
3 spotsRaikou can be found in Realgam Tower, Shadow Pokemon Lab Bf2, and The Under Deep Colosseum in Pokémon Colosseum.
- •Realgam Tower
- •Shadow Pokemon Lab Bf2
- •The Under Deep Colosseum
Raikou in Pokémon Diamond
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Raikou in Pokémon Pearl
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Raikou in Pokémon Platinum
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Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon HeartGold?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Roaming Johto in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Roaming Johto
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon SoulSilver?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Roaming Johto in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Roaming Johto
Raikou in Pokémon Black
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Raikou in Pokémon White
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Raikou in Pokémon Black 2
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Raikou in Pokémon White 2
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Raikou in Pokémon X
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Raikou in Pokémon Y
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Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon Omega Ruby?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Trackless Forest in Pokémon Omega Ruby.
- •Trackless Forest
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Trackless Forest in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
- •Trackless Forest
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
2 spotsRaikou can be found in Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds Rocky and Ultra Space Wilds Crag in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds Rocky
- •Ultra Space Wilds Crag
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Raikou in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
1 spotRaikou can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Max Lair