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Raikou (#243) - Pokedex

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.
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Raikou
Electric
RU
Generation 2
Thunder Pokémon
Strong against…
Flying
Water
Weak to…
Ground
Is baby
Is legendary
Is mythical
Forms switchable
261
1.9m
178kg
Past
Species info
35
1.2%
Yellow
Grassland

Growth

-12.5%
112.5%
20481 steps
Stats

Level up Machine Tutor

Generation
  • Leer
    Normal
    Status
    The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
    Level
    1
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    Bite
    Dark
    Physical
    The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    1
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    25
    Thunder Shock
    Electric
    Special
    The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    8
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    Roar
    Normal
    Status
    The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
    Level
    15
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Quick Attack
    Normal
    Physical
    The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
    Level
    22
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    Spark
    Electric
    Physical
    The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    29
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Reflect
    Psychic
    Status
    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
    Level
    36
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Crunch
    Dark
    Physical
    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    43
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Thunder Fang
    Electric
    Physical
    The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
    Level
    50
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    Discharge
    Electric
    Special
    The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.
    Level
    57
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Extrasensory
    Psychic
    Special
    The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    64
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Rain Dance
    Water
    Status
    The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
    Level
    71
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Calm Mind
    Psychic
    Status
    The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
    Level
    78
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Thunder
    Electric
    Special
    A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    85
    Power
    110
    Accuracy
    70%
    PP
    10
  • Cut
    Normal
    Physical
    The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    30
    Roar
    Normal
    Status
    The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Hyper Beam
    Normal
    Special
    The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    150
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    5
    Strength
    Normal
    Physical
    The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Thunderbolt
    Electric
    Special
    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Thunder Wave
    Electric
    Status
    The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    20
    Thunder
    Electric
    Special
    A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    0
    Power
    110
    Accuracy
    70%
    PP
    10
    Dig
    Ground
    Physical
    The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Toxic
    Poison
    Status
    A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Double Team
    Normal
    Status
    By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    15
    Light Screen
    Psychic
    Status
    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    30
    Reflect
    Psychic
    Status
    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Flash
    Normal
    Status
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Rest
    Psychic
    Status
    The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Substitute
    Normal
    Status
    The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Protect
    Normal
    Status
    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Sandstorm
    Rock
    Status
    A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Endure
    Normal
    Status
    The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Swagger
    Normal
    Status
    The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    15
    Sleep Talk
    Normal
    Status
    The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Return
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Frustration
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Iron Tail
    Steel
    Physical
    The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    100
    Accuracy
    75%
    PP
    15
    Hidden Power
    Normal
    Special
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Rain Dance
    Water
    Status
    The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Sunny Day
    Fire
    Status
    The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Psych Up
    Normal
    Status
    The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Shadow Ball
    Ghost
    Special
    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Rock Smash
    Fighting
    Physical
    The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Facade
    Normal
    Physical
    This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Secret Power
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Calm Mind
    Psychic
    Status
    The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Shock Wave
    Electric
    Special
    The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Natural Gift
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Giga Impact
    Normal
    Physical
    The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    150
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    5
    Rock Climb
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    20
    Charge Beam
    Electric
    Special
    The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
  • Headbutt
    Normal
    Physical
    The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Swift
    Normal
    Special
    Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Snore
    Normal
    Special
    This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Mud-Slap
    Ground
    Special
    The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
    Level
    0
    Power
    20
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Signal Beam
    Bug
    Special
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Magnet Rise
    Electric
    Status
    The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Iron Head
    Steel
    Physical
    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
Name localizations
German
Raikou
English (US)
Raikou
Spanish (Spain)
Raikou
French (France)
Raikou
Italian
Raikou
Japanese
ライコウ
Japanese (kana)
ライコウ
Japanese (romaji)
Raikou
Korean
라이코
Chinese, Simplified
雷公
Chinese, Traditional
雷公
Genera localizations
German
Donner-Pokémon
English (US)
Thunder Pokémon
Spanish (Spain)
Pokémon Trueno
French (France)
Pokémon Foudre
Italian
Pokémon Tuono
Japanese
いかずちポケモン
Japanese (kana)
いかずちポケモン
Korean
우뢰포켓몬
Chinese, Simplified
天雷宝可梦
Chinese, Traditional
天雷寶可夢
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