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.
Raikou
RU
Generation 2
Thunder Pokémon
Strong against…
Weak to…
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

  • The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
    Level
    1
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    1
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
    Level
    1
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
    Level
    1
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    5
    The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    1
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    6
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    12
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    25
    The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
    Level
    18
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
    Level
    24
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
    Level
    30
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    The user howls loudly to rouse itself and its allies. This boosts their Attack stats.
    Level
    36
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    40
    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    42
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    48
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    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
    54
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
    Level
    60
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    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
    66
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    72
    Power
    110
    Accuracy
    70%
    PP
    10
    The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
    Level
    78
    Power
    120
    Accuracy
    50%
    PP
    5
  • Cut
    The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    30
    The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    0
    Power
    85
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    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
    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
    The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    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
    The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    20
    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
    The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    30
    By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    15
    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
    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
    Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    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
    The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    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
    The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    The user lets loose a pulse of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    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
    The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
    Level
    0
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    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
    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
    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
    The user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    The user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
    Level
    0
    Power
    55
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
  • The user attacks with electricity rising from the ground. This move's power is doubled if the target is on Electric Terrain.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
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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