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#0243 · Generation II

Raikou

Electric · Thunder Pokémon — first seen in Generation II.

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Base stats

StatBaseMinMax
HP90
290384
Attack85
157295
Defense75
139273
Sp. Attack115
211361
Sp. Defense100
184328
Speed115
211361
Total580

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Raikou takes from each attacking type.

×2
Ground
×½
FlyingSteelElectric
×1
NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Evolution

Raikou does not evolve, and nothing evolves into it.

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon16 level-up · 33 TM/HM · 8 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
1ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
1DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
15RoarNormalStatus——20
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
29SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
36ReflectPsychicStatus——20
43CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
50Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595%15
57DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
71Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
78Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM60QuashDarkStatus—100%15
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM95SnarlDarkSpecial5595%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
Laser FocusNormalStatus——30
Throat ChopDarkPhysical80100%15
Sun / Moon16 level-up · 33 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
1ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
1DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
15RoarNormalStatus——20
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
29SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
36ReflectPsychicStatus——20
43CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
50Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595%15
57DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
71Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
78Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM60QuashDarkStatus—100%15
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM95SnarlDarkSpecial5595%15
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire16 level-up · 39 TM/HM · 6 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
1ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
1DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
15RoarNormalStatus——20
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
29SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
36ReflectPsychicStatus——20
43CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
50Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595%15
57DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
71Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
78Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM60QuashDarkStatus—100%15
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM95SnarlDarkSpecial5595%15
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
X / Y16 level-up · 38 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
1ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
1DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
15RoarNormalStatus——20
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
29SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
36ReflectPsychicStatus——20
43CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
50Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595%15
57DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
71Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
78Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM60QuashDarkStatus—100%15
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
TM95SnarlDarkSpecial5595%15
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
Black 2 / White 214 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 6 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
15RoarNormalStatus——20
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
29SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
36ReflectPsychicStatus——20
43CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
50Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595%15
57DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
71Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
78Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM60QuashDarkStatus—100%15
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
TM95SnarlDarkSpecial5595%15
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
Black / White14 level-up · 36 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
15RoarNormalStatus——20
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
29SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
36ReflectPsychicStatus——20
43CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
50Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595%15
57DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
71Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
78Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM60QuashDarkStatus—100%15
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
TM95SnarlDarkSpecial5595%15
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HeartGold / SoulSilver14 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 7 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
15RoarNormalStatus——20
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
29SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
36ReflectPsychicStatus——20
43CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
50Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595%15
57DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
71Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
78Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085%20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100%15
SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
Platinum14 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 6 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
15RoarNormalStatus——20
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
29SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
36ReflectPsychicStatus——20
43CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
50Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595%15
57DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
71Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
78Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085%20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
Diamond / Pearl13 level-up · 37 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
15RoarNormalStatus——20
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
29SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
36ReflectPsychicStatus——20
43CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
50Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595%15
57DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
64ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100%20
71ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
78Calm MindPsychicStatus——20

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085%20
FireRed / LeafGreen10 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 5 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
11Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
21RoarNormalStatus——20
31Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
41SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
51ReflectPsychicStatus——20
61CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
71ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
81Calm MindPsychicStatus——20

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
MimicNormalStatus——10
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
Emerald10 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 12 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
11Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
21RoarNormalStatus——20
31Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
41SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
51ReflectPsychicStatus——20
61CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
71ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
81Calm MindPsychicStatus——20

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
MimicNormalStatus——10
SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
EndureNormalStatus——10
SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Psych UpNormalStatus——10
Ruby / Sapphire10 level-up · 25 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
11Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
21RoarNormalStatus——20
31Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
41SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
51ReflectPsychicStatus——20
61CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
71ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
81Calm MindPsychicStatus——20

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
Crystal9 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 1 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
11Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
21RoarNormalStatus——20
31Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
41SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
51ReflectPsychicStatus——20
61CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
71ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM02HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100%15
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
TM08Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
TM09Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM43DetectFightingStatus——5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
Gold / Silver9 level-up · 30 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1BiteDarkPhysical60100%25
11Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
21RoarNormalStatus——20
31Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
41SparkElectricPhysical65100%20
51ReflectPsychicStatus——20
61CrunchDarkPhysical80100%15
71ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM02HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100%15
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
TM08Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
TM09Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM31Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM43DetectFightingStatus——5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20

Where to find it in the official games

Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.

Gift, static and special

GameAreaMethodLevelsRate
Gold / SilverRoaming JohtoRoaming
land
40—
CrystalRoaming JohtoRoaming
land
40—
FireRed / LeafGreenRoaming KantoRoaming
land) (chose Squirtle
50—
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoaming JohtoRoaming
land) (after waking the beasts
40—
Omega Ruby / Alpha SapphireTrackless ForestStatic encounter
minute 00 to 19
50—
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonUltra SpaceStatic encounter60—
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonUltra Space WildsStatic encounter60—

Where to find it in the ROM hacks

22 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.

GuideWhere
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus
Dynamax Adventure (Crown Tundra)Legendary · Lv 70 · 100%
Lazarus
Sofos City (Acropolis Temple)Event · Lv 45 · Statue
Pokémon Odyssey
Lake of RageEvent · Lv 60 · Event
Recordkeepers
Boss group — Legendary BeastsBoss (choose one of the group) · Lv 90–99, scales
Radical Red
Route 2Raid Den 4★ · Lv ?
Elite Redux
Victory Road ReworkGrass · Lv — · 10%
Renegade Platinum
Route 208Legendary · Lv 60
Pokémon Ambrosia
Origin RoadGrass · Lv 80 · 10%
Route 45Overworld · Lv 80
Route 45Overworld · Lv 70
and 2 more areas
Pokémon Aesthetic Red
Outcast IslandEvent · Lv ?
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Roaming PokémonOne-off Pokémon · Lv 60 · roamer
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Safari Zone NorthLand · Lv 40-50 · 5%
Pokémon SoothingSilver
Shadow
Whirl Islands (area 1 of 4)Static Encounter · Lv ?
Pokémon Definitive Platinum
Valley WindworksStatic · Lv ?
Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire
Mirage Forest (Any)Grass · Lv 65 - 70
Blaze Black & Volt White
Route 9Legendary · Lv 50 · 1%rare
Fire Red Omega
Kindle RoadStationary · Lv —
Pokémon Peridot Version
Raikou LairFixed encounter · Lv 40
Pokémon FireRed Deluxe
Dotted HoleEvent · Lv ?
Pokémon Platinum Redux
Creator LodgePalmer · Lv ?
Mt. Coronet CavernGrass · Lv ? · 5%rare
Pokémon Saiph 2
Regris Police HQStatic Encounter · Lv 50
Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald
Lilycove CityStatic Encounter · Lv 75
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl
Route 222Static · Lv 60
Unboundnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Emerald Roguenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Soulgoldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Heart & Soulnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Infinite Fusionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon R.O.W.Enot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Reduxnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Phoenix Rednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon GS Chroniclesnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Kaizonot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Inclement Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokemon Modern Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Crystal Inheritancenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Valiantnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Gaianot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Imperiumnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Platinum Kaizonot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrownot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Exceedednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wishnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Low Budget Crystalnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrownnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Polished Crystalnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Sacred Gold & Storm Silvernot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Editionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
HeartGold Generationsnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Sour Crystalnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Overcomplicatednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Mirror Goldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Crystal Legacynot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it

Compare official Raikou with the ROM hacks →

In the 53 guides that include it

Changed in 27 of 53 guides: retyped in 1, stats in 9, abilities in 24.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Raikou, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
UnboundChangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus, Volt Absorb
+ Volt Absorb
LazarusChangedElectric560 -20
-10 Defense, -10 Sp. Def
Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon OdysseyChangedElectric580Inner Focus
− Pressure
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 ReduxChangedElectric580Pressure, Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon Phoenix RedChangedElectric640 +60
+10 HP, +10 Attack, +5 Defense, +20 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def, +10 Speed
Static, Volt Absorb
+ Static, Volt Absorb − Pressure, Inner Focus
RecordkeepersChangedElectric580Essence of Rain
+ Essence of Rain − Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon GS ChroniclesChangedElectric580Pressure, Volt Absorb
+ Volt Absorb − Inner Focus
Pokémon Emerald KaizoChangedElectric600 +20
+20 Defense
Lightning Rod, Pressure
+ Lightning Rod − Inner Focus
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ChangedElectric580Pressure
− Inner Focus
Pokémon Aesthetic RedChangedElectric580Vital Spirit, Electric Surge
+ Vital Spirit, Electric Surge − Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokemon Modern EmeraldChangedElectric580Pressure
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt EditionChanged0 -580
-90 HP, -85 Attack, -75 Defense, -115 Sp. Atk, -100 Sp. Def, -115 Speed
—
Pokémon Platinum KaizoChangedElectric600 +20
+20 Sp. Atk
Pressure
− Inner Focus
Low Budget CrystalChangedElectric580Regeneration
+ Regeneration − Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen RegrownChangedElectric580Pressure
− Inner Focus
Pokémon Polished CrystalChangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus, Volt Absorb
+ Volt Absorb
Sacred Gold & Storm SilverChangedElectric580Pressure, Volt Absorb
+ Volt Absorb − Inner Focus
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2ChangedElectric580Pressure, Volt Absorb, Inner Focus
+ Volt Absorb
Rising Ruby & Sinking SapphireChangedElectric580Pressure, Volt Absorb, Inner Focus
+ Volt Absorb
Blaze Black & Volt WhiteChangedElectric580Pressure, Volt Absorb, Inner Focus
+ Volt Absorb
Fire Red OmegaChangedElectric580Pressure
− Inner Focus
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket EditionChangedElectric580
+15 Sp. Def, -15 Speed
Pressure
− Inner Focus
Pokémon FireRed DeluxeChangedElectric580Inner Focus
− Pressure
Pokémon Platinum ReduxChangedElectric→ElectricPsychic575 -5
-10 Attack, +5 Sp. Atk
Trace, Motor Drive
+ Trace, Motor Drive − Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon Saiph 2Changed0 -580
-90 HP, -85 Attack, -75 Defense, -115 Sp. Atk, -100 Sp. Def, -115 Speed
—
Pokémon Mirror GoldChangedElectric600 +20
+10 Attack, +10 Defense
Electric Surge
+ Electric Surge − Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless PearlChangedElectric580Pressure
− Inner Focus
Emerald RogueUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon SoulgoldUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon Heart & SoulUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Infinite FusionUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon R.O.W.EUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Sword and Shield Ultimate PlusUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Radical RedUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Elite ReduxUnchangedElectric580Transistor, Ground Shock, Drizzle
Inclement EmeraldUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Renegade PlatinumUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon AmbrosiaUnchangedElectric580Speed boost on switch, Sp.Atk boost on KO
Pokémon Crystal InheritanceUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon ValiantUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
GaiaUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon Emerald ImperiumUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon: Wishes of TomorrowUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon ExceededUnchangedElectric580Electric Surge
Pokémon Hoenn's Last WishUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon Emerald SquaredUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon Definitive PlatinumUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon Peridot VersionUnchangedElectric580—
HeartGold GenerationsUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon Sour CrystalUnchangedElectric580—
Pokémon Black Pearl EmeraldUnchangedElectric580Pressure, Inner Focus
Pokémon OvercomplicatedUnchangedElectric580Lightning Rod, Unburden, Shed Skin
Pokémon Crystal LegacyUnchangedElectric580—

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

Gold / LeafGreen / HeartGold / XThe rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
SilverA POKéMON that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
CrystalThis rough POKéMON stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Ruby / SapphireRAIKOU 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.
EmeraldRAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.
FireRedThis POKéMON races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / Black / White / Black 2 / White 2It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
SoulSilverA Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
YThis rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Omega Ruby / Alpha SapphireRaikou 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.

Names in other languages

Japaneseライコウ
Japanese (Rōmaji)Raikou
GermanRaikou
FrenchRaikou
SpanishRaikou
ItalianRaikou
Korean라이코
Chinese (Simplified)雷公
Chinese (Traditional)雷公

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.