Raikou

Pokédex data

National № 0243
Type
Electric
Species Thunder Pokémon
Abilities 1. Pressure
Inner Focus (hidden ability)
Local № 238 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
243 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Atk, 2 Speed
Catch rate3
Base Friendship 35 (Lower than normal)
Base Exp.290
Growth RateSlow

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 80 (20224–20560 steps)

Base stats

HP 90
290 384
Attack 85
157 295
Defense 75
139 273
Sp. Atk 115
211 361
Sp. Def 100
184 328
Speed 115
211 361
Total580MinMax
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

Raikou changes

Moves learned by Raikou

In other generations

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
11Thunder Shock
electric
40100
21Roar
normal
31Quick Attack
normal
40100
41Spark
electric
65100
51Reflect
psychic
61Crunch
dark
80100
71Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Headbutt
normal
70100
03Curse
ghost
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
07Zap Cannon
electric
12050
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
09Psych Up
normal
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Mud-Slap
ground
20100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Swift
normal
60
43Detect
fighting
44Rest
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
11Thunder Shock
electric
40100
21Roar
normal
31Quick Attack
normal
40100
41Spark
electric
65100
51Reflect
psychic
61Crunch
dark
80100
71Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Thunderbolt
electric
90100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Headbutt
normal
70100
03Curse
ghost
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
07Zap Cannon
electric
12050
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
09Psych Up
normal
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Mud-Slap
ground
20100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Swift
normal
60
43Detect
fighting
44Rest
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
11Thunder Shock
electric
40100
21Roar
normal
31Quick Attack
normal
40100
41Spark
electric
65100
51Reflect
psychic
61Crunch
dark
80100
71Thunder
electric
11070
81Calm Mind
psychic
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Shock Wave
electric
60
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
11Thunder Shock
electric
40100
21Roar
normal
31Quick Attack
normal
40100
41Spark
electric
65100
51Reflect
psychic
61Crunch
dark
80100
71Thunder
electric
11070
81Calm Mind
psychic
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Thunder Wave
electric
90
Mimic
normal
Swift
normal
60
Substitute
normal
Snore
normal
50100
Mud-Slap
ground
20100
Endure
normal
Swagger
normal
85
Sleep Talk
normal
Psych Up
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Shock Wave
electric
60
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
11Thunder Shock
electric
40100
21Roar
normal
31Quick Attack
normal
40100
41Spark
electric
65100
51Reflect
psychic
61Crunch
dark
80100
71Thunder
electric
11070
81Calm Mind
psychic
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Thunder Wave
electric
90
Mimic
normal
Substitute
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Shock Wave
electric
60
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
11Thunder Shock
electric
40100
21Roar
normal
31Quick Attack
normal
40100
41Spark
electric
65100
51Reflect
psychic
61Crunch
dark
80100
71Thunder
electric
11070
81Calm Mind
psychic
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Shock Wave
electric
60
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
11Thunder Shock
electric
40100
21Roar
normal
31Quick Attack
normal
40100
41Spark
electric
65100
51Reflect
psychic
61Crunch
dark
80100
71Thunder
electric
11070
81Calm Mind
psychic
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in XD.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Thunder Wave
electric
90
Mimic
normal
Substitute
normal
Swagger
normal
85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Shock Wave
electric
60
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
8Thunder Shock
electric
40100
15Roar
normal
22Quick Attack
normal
40100
29Spark
electric
65100
36Reflect
psychic
43Crunch
dark
80100
50Thunder Fang
electric
6595
57Discharge
electric
80100
64Extrasensory
psychic
80100
71Thunder
electric
11070
78Calm Mind
psychic
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
08Rock Climb
normal
9085
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Shock Wave
electric
60
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
57Charge Beam
electric
5090
58Endure
normal
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
73Thunder Wave
electric
90
77Psych Up
normal
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
8Thunder Shock
electric
40100
15Roar
normal
22Quick Attack
normal
40100
29Spark
electric
65100
36Reflect
psychic
43Crunch
dark
80100
50Thunder Fang
electric
6595
57Discharge
electric
80100
64Extrasensory
psychic
80100
71Rain Dance
water
78Calm Mind
psychic
85Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Swift
normal
60
Snore
normal
50100
Mud-Slap
ground
20100
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Magnet Rise
electric
Iron Head
steel
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
08Rock Climb
normal
9085
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Shock Wave
electric
60
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
57Charge Beam
electric
5090
58Endure
normal
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
73Thunder Wave
electric
90
77Psych Up
normal
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
8Thunder Shock
electric
40100
15Roar
normal
22Quick Attack
normal
40100
29Spark
electric
65100
36Reflect
psychic
43Crunch
dark
80100
50Thunder Fang
electric
6595
57Discharge
electric
80100
64Extrasensory
psychic
80100
71Rain Dance
water
78Calm Mind
psychic
85Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Headbutt
normal
70100
Swift
normal
60
Snore
normal
50100
Mud-Slap
ground
20100
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Magnet Rise
electric
Iron Head
steel
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
08Rock Climb
normal
9085
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Shock Wave
electric
60
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
57Charge Beam
electric
5090
58Endure
normal
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
73Thunder Wave
electric
90
77Psych Up
normal
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
8Thunder Shock
electric
40100
15Roar
normal
22Quick Attack
normal
40100
29Spark
electric
65100
36Reflect
psychic
43Crunch
dark
80100
50Thunder Fang
electric
6595
57Discharge
electric
80100
64Extrasensory
psychic
80100
71Rain Dance
water
78Calm Mind
psychic
85Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
48Round
normal
60100
57Charge Beam
electric
5090
60Quash
dark
100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
73Thunder Wave
electric
90
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
93Wild Charge
electric
90100
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
95Snarl
dark
5595
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
8Thunder Shock
electric
40100
15Roar
normal
22Quick Attack
normal
40100
29Spark
electric
65100
36Reflect
psychic
43Crunch
dark
80100
50Thunder Fang
electric
6595
57Discharge
electric
80100
64Extrasensory
psychic
80100
71Rain Dance
water
78Calm Mind
psychic
85Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Sleep Talk
normal
Iron Tail
steel
10075
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Magnet Rise
electric
Iron Head
steel
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
48Round
normal
60100
57Charge Beam
electric
5090
60Quash
dark
100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
73Thunder Wave
electric
90
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
93Wild Charge
electric
90100
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
95Snarl
dark
5595
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
1Extrasensory
psychic
80100
1Discharge
electric
80100
8Thunder Shock
electric
40100
15Roar
normal
22Quick Attack
normal
40100
29Spark
electric
65100
36Reflect
psychic
43Crunch
dark
80100
50Thunder Fang
electric
6595
57Discharge
electric
80100
64Extrasensory
psychic
80100
71Rain Dance
water
78Calm Mind
psychic
85Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
48Round
normal
60100
57Charge Beam
electric
5090
60Quash
dark
100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
73Thunder Wave
electric
90
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
93Wild Charge
electric
90100
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
95Snarl
dark
5595
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
1Extrasensory
psychic
80100
1Discharge
electric
80100
8Thunder Shock
electric
40100
15Roar
normal
22Quick Attack
normal
40100
29Spark
electric
65100
36Reflect
psychic
43Crunch
dark
80100
50Thunder Fang
electric
6595
57Discharge
electric
80100
64Extrasensory
psychic
80100
71Rain Dance
water
78Calm Mind
psychic
85Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Iron Tail
steel
10075
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Shock Wave
electric
60
Magnet Rise
electric
Iron Head
steel
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Raikou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
48Round
normal
60100
57Charge Beam
electric
5090
60Quash
dark
100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
73Thunder Wave
electric
90
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
93Wild Charge
electric
90100
94Secret Power
normal
70100
95Snarl
dark
5595
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
1Extrasensory
psychic
80100
1Discharge
electric
80100
8Thunder Shock
electric
40100
15Roar
normal
22Quick Attack
normal
40100
29Spark
electric
65100
36Reflect
psychic
43Crunch
dark
80100
50Thunder Fang
electric
6595
57Discharge
electric
80100
64Extrasensory
psychic
80100
71Rain Dance
water
78Calm Mind
psychic
85Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
48Round
normal
60100
57Charge Beam
electric
5090
60Quash
dark
100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
73Thunder Wave
electric
90
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
93Wild Charge
electric
90100
95Snarl
dark
5595
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Bite
dark
60100
1Extrasensory
psychic
80100
1Discharge
electric
80100
8Thunder Shock
electric
40100
15Roar
normal
22Quick Attack
normal
40100
29Spark
electric
65100
36Reflect
psychic
43Crunch
dark
80100
50Thunder Fang
electric
6595
57Discharge
electric
80100
64Extrasensory
psychic
80100
71Rain Dance
water
78Calm Mind
psychic
85Thunder
electric
11070
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Iron Tail
steel
10075
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Shock Wave
electric
60
Magnet Rise
electric
Iron Head
steel
80100
Laser Focus
normal
Throat Chop
dark
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Calm Mind
psychic
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
21Frustration
normal
100
24Thunderbolt
electric
90100
25Thunder
electric
11070
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
48Round
normal
60100
57Charge Beam
electric
5090
60Quash
dark
100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
73Thunder Wave
electric
90
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
93Wild Charge
electric
90100
95Snarl
dark
5595
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Thunder Shock
electric
40100
1Quick Attack
normal
40100
1Extreme Speed
normal
80100
1Charge
electric
6Spark
electric
65100
12Bite
dark
60100
18Calm Mind
psychic
24Roar
normal
30Thunder Fang
electric
6595
36Howl
normal
42Crunch
dark
80100
48Extrasensory
psychic
80100
54Discharge
electric
80100
60Reflect
psychic
66Rain Dance
water
72Thunder
electric
11070
78Zap Cannon
electric
12050
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Sword & Shield.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Sword & Shield from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Rising Voltage
electric
70100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
08Hyper Beam
normal
15090
09Giga Impact
normal
15090
14Thunder Wave
electric
90
15Dig
ground
80100
17Light Screen
psychic
18Reflect
psychic
21Rest
psychic
24Snore
normal
50100
25Protect
normal
32Sandstorm
rock
33Rain Dance
water
34Sunny Day
fire
39Facade
normal
70100
40Swift
normal
60
41Helping Hand
normal
46Weather Ball
normal
50100
66Thunder Fang
electric
6595
76Round
normal
60100
80Volt Switch
electric
70100
81Bulldoze
ground
60100
85Snarl
dark
5595
90Electric Terrain
electric
93Eerie Impulse
electric
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TR

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
TRMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Body Slam
normal
85100
08Thunderbolt
electric
90100
09Thunder
electric
11070
12Agility
psychic
20Substitute
normal
26Endure
normal
27Sleep Talk
normal
31Iron Tail
steel
10075
32Crunch
dark
80100
33Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
49Calm Mind
psychic
56Aura Sphere
fighting
80
74Iron Head
steel
80100
84Scald
water
80100
86Wild Charge
electric
90100
95Throat Chop
dark
80100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Charge
electric
1Extreme Speed
normal
80100
1Leer
normal
100
1Quick Attack
normal
40100
1Thunder Shock
electric
40100
6Spark
electric
65100
12Bite
dark
60100
18Calm Mind
psychic
24Roar
normal
30Thunder Fang
electric
6595
36Howl
normal
42Crunch
dark
80100
48Extrasensory
psychic
80100
54Discharge
electric
80100
60Reflect
psychic
66Rain Dance
water
72Thunder
electric
11070
78Zap Cannon
electric
12050
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
00Roar
normal
00Hyper Beam
normal
15090
00Thunderbolt
electric
90100
00Thunder Wave
electric
90
00Thunder
electric
11070
00Dig
ground
80100
00Double Team
normal
00Light Screen
psychic
00Reflect
psychic
00Flash
normal
100
00Rest
psychic
00Substitute
normal
00Protect
normal
00Sandstorm
rock
00Endure
normal
00Swagger
normal
85
00Sleep Talk
normal
00Iron Tail
steel
10075
00Rain Dance
water
00Sunny Day
fire
00Psych Up
normal
00Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
00Facade
normal
70100
00Calm Mind
psychic
00Shock Wave
electric
60
00Giga Impact
normal
15090
00Charge Beam
electric
5090
43Volt Switch
electric
70100
49Scald
water
80100
78Snarl
dark
5595
83Bulldoze
ground
60100
93Cut
normal
5095
96Strength
normal
80100
98Rock Smash
fighting
40100
100Rock Climb
normal
9085
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Raikou learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Extreme Speed
normal
80100
1Thunder Shock
electric
40100
1Quick Attack
normal
40100
1Charge
electric
6Spark
electric
65100
12Bite
dark
60100
18Calm Mind
psychic
24Roar
normal
30Thunder Fang
electric
6595
36Howl
normal
42Crunch
dark
80100
48Extrasensory
psychic
80100
54Discharge
electric
80100
60Reflect
psychic
66Rain Dance
water
72Thunder
electric
11070
78Zap Cannon
electric
12050
No moves.

Egg moves

Raikou learns the following moves via breeding in Scarlet & Violet.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Raikou can be taught these attacks in Scarlet & Violet from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Raikou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Take Down
normal
9085
04Agility
psychic
05Mud-Slap
ground
20100
06Scary Face
normal
100
07Protect
normal
09Thunder Fang
electric
6595
23Charge Beam
electric
5090
25Facade
normal
70100
30Snarl
dark
5595
32Swift
normal
60
47Endure
normal
48Volt Switch
electric
70100
49Sunny Day
fire
50Rain Dance
water
51Sandstorm
rock
66Body Slam
normal
85100
70Sleep Talk
normal
72Electro Ball
electric
100
74Reflect
psychic
75Light Screen
psychic
82Thunder Wave
electric
90
85Rest
psychic
96Eerie Impulse
electric
100
99Iron Head
steel
80100
103Substitute
normal
108Crunch
dark
80100
112Aura Sphere
fighting
80
114Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
126Thunderbolt
electric
90100
129Calm Mind
psychic
130Helping Hand
normal
136Electric Terrain
electric
147Wild Charge
electric
90100
152Giga Impact
normal
15090
163Hyper Beam
normal
15090
166Thunder
electric
11070
172Roar
normal
173Charge
electric
188Scald
water
80100
193Weather Ball
normal
50100
204Double-Edge
normal
120100
211Electroweb
electric
5595
221Throat Chop
dark
80100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Raikou sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9 Home
Normal
Shiny

Pokédex entries

Gold The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Silver A POKéMON that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
Crystal This rough POKéMON stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald RAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.
FireRed This POKéMON races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
LeafGreen The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Diamond It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
Pearl It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
Platinum It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
HeartGold The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
SoulSilver A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
Black It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
White It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
Black 2 It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
White 2 It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
X The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Y This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.

Other languages

English Raikou
Italian Raikou
Spanish Raikou
German Raikou
French Raikou
Chinese 雷公
Korean 라이코
Japanese ライコウ
English Thunder Pokémon
Italian Pokémon Tuono
Spanish Pokémon Trueno
German Donner-Pokémon
French Pokémon Foudre
Chinese 天雷寶可夢
Korean 우뢰포켓몬
Japanese いかずちポケモン