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Mega Raikou Mist
Class: Mega Legendary
Types:
Electric
Ghost
Catch Rate: 3
Level Gain Rate: Slow
Base Reward EXP: 1,836
Reward EV Point: SpAttack: 1 Speed: 2
Mega Raikou Mist in game: 153 Who?
AVG Level: 110
Gender Ratios:
Genderless
Pokemon Id: 8239

Base Stats
HP: 90
Attack: 85
Defense: 75
SpAttack: 215
SpDefense: 150
Speed: 65
Total: 680
Default Ability 1: Ghost Master
Default Ability 2: Special Master
Default Ability 3: Maximum Guard
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Artwork Artist: jordanqv

Where Mega Raikou Mist can be captured:

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Mega Raikou Mist's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:
: 50% : 200% : 100% : 50% : 0% : 100% : 50% : 200% : 100%
: 200% : 100% : 100% : 0% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 50% : 100%

Mega Raikou Mist's Transformation Line

#243 Raikou
Electric (Type 1)
Level 66
Use item Perfect Gem
Holding Electric Orb item
#8243 Mega Raikou
Electric (Type 1)
#243 Raikou
Electric (Type 1)
Level 68
Use item Perfect Gem
Holding Ghost Orb item
#8239 Mega Raikou Mist
Electric (Type 1) Ghost (Type 2)

Mega Raikou Mist's Other Forms
#10239 Shiny Mega Raikou Mist
Electric (Type 1) Ghost (Type 2)

HM (Hidden Machine) Moves Mega Raikou Mist Can Learn
ID: 117 Cut HM01 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 30 Accuracy: 95
ID: 601 Strength HM04 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 495 Rock Smash HM06 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100

Mega Raikou Mist's Level-Up Attacks
ID: 82 Charge Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 178 Extreme Speed Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 336 Leer Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 515 Screech Level: 8 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 85
ID: 647 Thunder Shock Level: 11 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 48 Bite Level: 12 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 402 Night Shade Level: 13 Category: Special Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 415 Pain Split Level: 19 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 531 Shadow Sneak Level: 20 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 489 Roar Level: 24 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 584 Spite Level: 25 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 116 Curse Level: 26 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 277 Hex Level: 31 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 466 Quick Attack Level: 31 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 693 Will-O-Wisp Level: 32 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 85
ID: 499 Role Play Level: 34 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 287 Howl Level: 36 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 187 Feint Attack Level: 39 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 574 Spark Level: 41 Category: Physical Base Power: 65 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 610 Sucker Punch Level: 42 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 325 Knock Off Level: 46 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 524 Shadow Ball Level: 48 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 645 Thunder Fang Level: 50 Category: Physical Base Power: 65 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 167 Embargo Level: 51 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 132 Discharge Level: 57 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 566 Snatch Level: 58 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 478 Reflect Level: 60 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 113 Crunch Level: 61 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 176 Extrasensory Level: 64 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 424 Phantom Force Level: 64 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 200
ID: 250 Grudge Level: 66 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 471 Rain Dance Level: 71 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 658 Trick Level: 75 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 705 Zap Cannon Level: 78 Category: Special Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 50
ID: 77 Calm Mind Level: 81 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 644 Thunder Level: 85 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 10 Accuracy: 70

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Mega Raikou Mist Can Learn
ID: 77 Calm Mind TM004 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 489 Roar TM005 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 653 Toxic TM006 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 278 Hidden Power TM010 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 611 Sunny Day TM011 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 632 Taunt TM012 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 292 Hyper Beam TM015 Category: Special Base Power: 150 PP: 5 Accuracy: 90
ID: 339 Light Screen TM016 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 449 Protect TM017 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 471 Rain Dance TM018 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 226 Frustration TM021 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 649 Thunderbolt TM024 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 644 Thunder TM025 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 10 Accuracy: 70
ID: 485 Return TM027 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 452 Psychic TM029 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 524 Shadow Ball TM030 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team TM032 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 478 Reflect TM033 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 510 Sandstorm TM037 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 652 Torment TM041 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 179 Facade TM042 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 482 Rest TM044 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 30 Attract TM045 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 639 Thief TM046 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 504 Round TM048 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 512 Scald TM055 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 209 Fling TM056 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 83 Charge Beam TM057 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 465 Quash TM060 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 693 Will-O-Wisp TM061 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 85
ID: 167 Embargo TM063 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 527 Shadow Claw TM065 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 419 Payback TM066 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 239 Giga Impact TM068 Category: Physical Base Power: 150 PP: 5 Accuracy: 90
ID: 677 Volt Switch TM072 Category: Special Base Power: 70 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 648 Thunder Wave TM073 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 451 Psych Up TM077 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 73 Bulldoze TM078 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 313 Infestation TM083 Category: Special Base Power: 20 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 153 Dream Eater TM085 Category: Special Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 617 Swagger TM087 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 556 Sleep Talk TM088 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 608 Substitute TM090 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 659 Trick Room TM092 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 692 Wild Charge TM093 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 565 Snarl TM095 Category: Special Base Power: 55 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 118 Dark Pulse TM097 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 121 Dazzling Gleam TM099 Category: Special Base Power: 95 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 94 Confide TM100 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 140 Double-Edge TM103 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 396 Natural Gift TM108 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 308 Icy Wind TM116 Category: Special Base Power: 55 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 319 Iron Tail TM117 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 75
ID: 499 Role Play TM119 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 567 Snore TM120 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 79 Captivate TM124 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 492 Rock Climb TM125 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 265 Headbutt TM126 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 392 Mud-Slap TM127 Category: Special Base Power: 20 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 205 Flash TM128 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 517 Secret Power TM129 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 16 Ally Switch TM130 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 325 Knock Off TM136 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 547 Skill Swap TM139 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 221 Foul Play TM142 Category: Physical Base Power: 95 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 350 Magic Coat TM144 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 351 Magic Room TM145 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 539 Shock Wave TM147 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 541 Signal Beam TM148 Category: Special Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 566 Snatch TM149 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 658 Trick TM150 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 56 Body Slam TM153 Category: Physical Base Power: 85 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 372 Metronome TM158 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 374 Mimic TM159 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 637 Telekinesis TM161 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 116 Curse TM164 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 610 Sucker Punch TM173 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 584 Spite TM175 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 621 Swift TM178 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 171 Endure TM182 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 464 Pursuit TM185 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 125 Destiny Bond TM194 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 531 Shadow Sneak TM196 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 318 Iron Head TM200 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 355 Magnet Rise TM201 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 219 Foresight TM204 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 411 Ominous Wind TM215 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 129 Dig TM228 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 12 Agility TM230 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 255 Gunk Shot TM239 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 80
ID: 415 Pain Split TM243 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 276 Helping Hand TM246 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 161 Eerie Impulse TM259 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 163 Electric Terrain TM260 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 130 Disable TM270 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 113 Crunch TM275 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 28 Astonish TM329 Category: Physical Base Power: 30 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 95 Confuse Ray TM330 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 309 Imprison TM331 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 80
ID: 424 Phantom Force TM332 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 200
ID: 688 Weather Ball TM365 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 31 Aura Sphere TM372 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 126 Detect TM444 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 645 Thunder Fang TM457 Category: Physical Base Power: 65 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 178 Extreme Speed TM470 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 705 Zap Cannon TM527 Category: Special Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 50
ID: 643 Throat Chop TM533 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 327 Laser Focus TM573 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 765 Rising Voltage TM596 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
Pokémon: Mega Raikou Mist - Level Gain Rate: Slow - Class: Mega-L
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 60 EXP
L 3: 198 EXP
L 4: 480 EXP
L 5: 936 EXP
L 6: 1,620 EXP
L 7: 2,568 EXP
L 8: 3,840 EXP
L 9: 5,466 EXP
L 10: 7,500 EXP
L 11: 9,978 EXP
L 12: 12,960 EXP
L 13: 16,476 EXP
L 14: 20,580 EXP
L 15: 25,308 EXP
L 16: 30,720 EXP
L 17: 36,846 EXP
L 18: 43,740 EXP
L 19: 51,438 EXP
L 20: 60,000 EXP
L 21: 69,456 EXP
L 22: 79,860 EXP
L 23: 91,248 EXP
L 24: 103,680 EXP
L 25: 117,186 EXP
L 26: 131,820 EXP
L 27: 147,618 EXP
L 28: 164,640 EXP
L 29: 182,916 EXP
L 30: 202,500 EXP
L 31: 223,428 EXP
L 32: 245,760 EXP
L 33: 269,526 EXP
L 34: 294,780 EXP
L 35: 321,558 EXP
L 36: 349,920 EXP
L 37: 379,896 EXP
L 38: 411,540 EXP
L 39: 444,888 EXP
L 40: 480,000 EXP
L 41: 516,906 EXP
L 42: 555,660 EXP
L 43: 596,298 EXP
L 44: 638,880 EXP
L 45: 683,436 EXP
L 46: 730,020 EXP
L 47: 778,668 EXP
L 48: 829,440 EXP
L 49: 882,366 EXP
L 50: 937,500 EXP
L 51: 994,878 EXP
L 52: 1,054,560 EXP
L 53: 1,116,576 EXP
L 54: 1,180,980 EXP
L 55: 1,247,808 EXP
L 56: 1,317,120 EXP
L 57: 1,388,946 EXP
L 58: 1,463,340 EXP
L 59: 1,540,338 EXP
L 60: 1,620,000 EXP
L 61: 1,702,356 EXP
L 62: 1,787,460 EXP
L 63: 1,875,348 EXP
L 64: 1,966,080 EXP
L 65: 2,059,686 EXP
L 66: 2,156,220 EXP
L 67: 2,255,718 EXP
L 68: 2,358,240 EXP
L 69: 2,463,816 EXP
L 70: 2,572,500 EXP
L 71: 2,684,328 EXP
L 72: 2,799,360 EXP
L 73: 2,917,626 EXP
L 74: 3,039,180 EXP
L 75: 3,164,058 EXP
L 76: 3,292,320 EXP
L 77: 3,423,996 EXP
L 78: 3,559,140 EXP
L 79: 3,697,788 EXP
L 80: 3,840,000 EXP
L 81: 3,985,806 EXP
L 82: 4,135,260 EXP
L 83: 4,288,398 EXP
L 84: 4,445,280 EXP
L 85: 4,605,936 EXP
L 86: 4,770,420 EXP
L 87: 4,938,768 EXP
L 88: 5,111,040 EXP
L 89: 5,287,266 EXP
L 90: 5,467,500 EXP
L 91: 5,651,778 EXP
L 92: 5,840,160 EXP
L 93: 6,032,676 EXP
L 94: 6,229,380 EXP
L 95: 6,430,308 EXP
L 96: 6,635,520 EXP
L 97: 6,845,046 EXP
L 98: 7,058,940 EXP
L 99: 7,277,238 EXP
L 100: 7,500,000 EXP
L 101: 7,875,000 EXP
L 102: 8,268,000 EXP
L 103: 8,681,000 EXP
L 104: 9,115,000 EXP
L 105: 9,570,000 EXP
L 106: 10,048,000 EXP
L 107: 10,550,000 EXP
L 108: 11,077,000 EXP
L 109: 11,630,000 EXP
L 110: 12,211,000 EXP
L 111: 12,821,000 EXP
L 112: 13,462,000 EXP
L 113: 14,135,000 EXP
L 114: 14,841,000 EXP
L 115: 15,583,000 EXP
L 116: 16,362,000 EXP
L 117: 17,180,000 EXP
L 118: 18,039,000 EXP
L 119: 18,940,000 EXP
L 120: 19,887,000 EXP


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Raikou (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Raikou (disambiguation).
Raikou
Thunder Pokémon		 ライコウ
Raikou
#243
Raikou
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric
Abilities
Pressure Inner Focus
Hidden Ability
Volt Absorb
Hidden Ability Gen. V-VI*
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
20560 - 20816 steps
Egg not obtainable
Height
6'03" 1.9 m
Weight
392.4 lbs. 178.0 kg
Base experience yield
216
Gen. II-IV		 261
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 1
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 2
Speed
Shape
Body08.webp
Footprint
F243.webp
Pokédex color
  Yellow
Base friendship
35
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Raikou (Japanese: ライコウ Raikou) is an Electric-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along with Entei and Suicune, it is one of the Legendary beasts called by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.

Biology

Raikou is a quadrupedal, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that cover its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the saber-toothed cat. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lighting.

As seen in the anime, Raikou is able to fly by composing storm clouds. It is shown to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou is said to represent the speed of lightning and can control storm clouds at will. Raikou races across grasslands while barking cries that sound like thunder. Raikou's cries can also send shock waves in the air while shaking the ground at the same time.

In the anime

Main series

 
Raikou in the anime
 
Shiny Raikou in the anime

Major appearances

Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)

In The Legend of Thunder!, Team Rocket members Attila and Hun attempted to capture a Raikou but failed.

Raikou (M13)

A Shiny Raikou appeared alongside the other members of its trio in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Other

A Raikou appeared at the end of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2).

Minor appearances

In Houndoom's Special Delivery, Togepi and a Houndoom spotted a Raikou before it disappeared.

A Raikou appeared in a flashback in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!.

A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

In Three Sides to Every Story!, Dawn's Piplup's dream featured a Raikou.

In I Choose You!, Ash, Verity, and Sorrel saw a Raikou as they approached Mount Tensei, but it disappeared before they could get a better look.

A silhouetted Raikou appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
The Legend of Thunder! Raikou Jimmy's Pokédex Raikou, the Thunder Pokémon. It's said to have descended to earth on a bolt of lightning.

Pokémon Generations

 
Raikou in Pokémon Generations

A wild Raikou appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the made up of the legendary beasts.

GOTCHA!

A Raikou briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

 
Raikou in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Main article: Raikou (M13)

Raikou appeared in the manga adaptation of the fourth and final Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Raikou appeared in PMHGSS04 and PMHGSS05.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

A Raikou appeared in JBA3.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Raikou (Adventures)
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Raikou first appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first proper appearance was in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I. It was revealed in Hello, Lickitung that Yellow had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the Burned Tower, from which they then left to roam Johto and Kanto in search for a Trainer to team up with in the battle against the Masked Man. Raikou eventually chose Lt. Surge as its Trainer. After the Masked Man was defeated, Raikou returned to the wild.

In Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo, Anabel was revealed to have caught Raikou in Johto for use at the Battle Frontier.

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Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Raikou appeared in Gold and Black VS Team Rocket and The Legendary Pokémon.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Raikou first appeared in GDZ58.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Raikou appeared in Find the Legendary Pokémon!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Raikou (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Raikou releases a powerful Spark attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only Legendary beast that does not return in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Trophy information

These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Raikou appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

NA: Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was called again.

PAL: If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, called it.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Raikou appears as a Spirit alongside Entei and Suicune.

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Raikou first appears alongside Suicune up on Revelation Mountain where they confronted Krookodile believing he turned Entei to stone but discovered Nuzleaf was responsible and was turned to stone. Raikou later helped the player and partner escape from the Voidlands.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II     Johto
#238
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 in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Stadium 2 The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Generation III   Hoenn
#—		   Kanto
#—
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
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.
Generation IV   Sinnoh
#—		   Johto
#243
Diamond It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V     Unova
#—
Black It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
White
Black 2 It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
White 2
Generation VI   Kalos
#—		   Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII   Alola
#—		   Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII     Galar
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

 

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II  
Gold Silver
Roaming Johto
Crystal
Roaming Johto
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Roaming Kanto (if the player chose Squirtle) (only one)
Colosseum
Shadow PKMN Lab (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Roaming Johto
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V  
Black White
Poké Transfer
Relocator (Shiny event Raikou only)
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI  
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trackless Forest (requires Ho-Oh or Lugia in the party) (only one)
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)
Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)

 

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II  
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III  
Trozei!
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Lightning Field (30F)
Ranger
Fiore Temple
Generation IV  
MD Time MD Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B20F)
MD Sky
Southeastern Islands (B12F-B24F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)
Ranger: GS
Wireless Tower, Rand's House
Generation V  
Rumble Blast
Meadow: World Axle - B1F (post-ending)
Rumble U
Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors (Reward),
Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 2
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX16
Event: Raikou Appears
Rumble World
Dark Land: Royal Armory (Special Boss)
Picross
Area 20: Stage 06
Generation VII  
Rumble Rush
Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal

 

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou English United States 40Shiny November 22 to 29, 2001;
December 7 to 20, 2001;
June 22 to 28, 2002;
July 5 to 11, 2002;
November 15 to 21, 2002
RSEFRLG Journey Across America Raikou English United States 70 February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou English United Kingdom 70 June 10, 2006;
October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou Italian Italy 70 June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou Spanish Spain 70 June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG Party of the Decade Raikou English United States 70 August 8, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou German Germany 70 September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou French France 70 September 26, 2006
DPPtHGSS Crown Raikou Japanese Japan 30Shiny June 18 to August 31, 2010
DPPtHGSS Shinsegae Raikou Korean South Korea 30Shiny September 11 to October 24, 2010
DPPtHGSS Crown City Raikou Korean South Korea 30Shiny December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011
DPPtHGSS GameStop Raikou English North America 30Shiny January 3 to 9, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou English Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou French Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou German Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou Italian Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou Spanish Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011
M Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou American region Online 60 April 2 to July 23, 2018
UM Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou American region Online 100 April 2 to July 23, 2018
M Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou PAL region Nintendo Network 60 April 4 to 25, 2018
UM Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou PAL region Nintendo Network 100 April 4 to 25, 2018
M Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou Taiwanese region Nintendo Network 60 April 4 to 25, 2018
UM Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou Taiwanese region Nintendo Network 100 April 4 to 25, 2018
UM Korean League Season 1 Raikou Korean South Korea 100 December 22 to 23, 2018

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Micle Berry Micle Berry (100%) Gold Bottle Cap Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
90
 
 150 - 197 290 - 384
Attack:
85
 
 81 - 150 157 - 295
Defense:
75
 
 72 - 139 139 - 273
Sp. Atk:
115
 
 108 - 183 211 - 361
Sp. Def:
100
 
 94 - 167 184 - 328
Speed:
115
 
 108 - 183 211 - 361
Total:
580
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★☆
Skill
4/4 ★★★★
Stamina
3/3 ★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
18/19 ★★★

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Poison 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
Weak to:
Ground 2×
Immune to:
None
Resistant to:
Flying ½×
Steel ½×
Electric ½×

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5
1 Thunder Shock Electric Special 40 100% 30
1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30
1 Charge Electric Status — —% 20
1 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
6 Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20
12 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
18 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20
24 Roar Normal Status — —% 20
30 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15
36 Howl Normal Status — —% 40
42 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15
48 Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20
54 Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15
60 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20
66 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5
72 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10
78 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120 50% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raikou
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raikou
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM15 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM18 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.webp TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status — —% 10
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM33 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.webp TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM40 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 50 100% 10
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 70 100% 20
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM85 Snarl Dark Special 55 95% 15
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM90 Electric Terrain Electric Status — —% 10
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM93 Eerie Impulse Electric Status — 100% 15
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.webp TR12 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Steel Sprite.webp TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
Bag TR Dark Sprite.webp TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15
Bag TR Ghost Sprite.webp TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.webp TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.webp TR56 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 80 —% 20
Bag TR Steel Sprite.webp TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15
Bag TR Water Sprite.webp TR84 Scald Water Special 80 100% 15
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 90 100% 15
Bag TR Dark Sprite.webp TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raikou
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raikou
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Raikou in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Raikou in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raikou
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raikou
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raikou
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raikou
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
II III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10
II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20
II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status — —% 10
II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30
II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status — —% 5
II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status — —% 15
II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status — 100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30
II III IV V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10
II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status — —% 10
II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical — 100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status — —% 10
II III IV V VI VII Quash Dark Status — 100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 75 100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raikou
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raikou
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani243.webp
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.1%
Friend Area: important Field
Phrases
51%-100% HP I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields!
26%-50% HP I don't like this... My HP is cut to half?
1%-25% HP This is it... The power of lightning fails here...
Level up I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP RT 243.webp Body size: 2
Recruit rate: 5%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.webp
Electric
Field move: Recharge fm.webpRecharge fm.webpRecharge fm.webp
(Recharge ×3)
Loops: 11 Min. exp.: 500 Max. exp.: 600
Browser entry R-203
Raikou is a legendary Pokémon that dashes while dropping thunderbolts.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present)		 Electric Assist.webp
Electric
Field move:
(present)		 None - field move.webp
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-126
It composes waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush243Body.webp Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds Base HP: 57  
Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT243.webp

 Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#152
Shuffle243.webp

 Power of 5
Increases damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper: Barrier Bash+, Astonish
Pokémon GO
GO243.webp Base Stamina: 207 Base Attack: 241 Base Defense: 195
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Volt Switch
Charged Attacks: Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Shadow Ball*, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

243Raikou.webp
Unevolved
Raikou
 Electric 

 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II  
Gold   Silver   Crystal
Spr 2g 243.webp Spr b 2g 243.webp   Spr 2s 243.webp Spr b 2g 243.webp   Spr 2c 243.webp Spr b 2c 243.webp
Spr 2g 243 s.webp Spr b 2g 243 s.webp   Spr 2s 243 s.webp Spr b 2g 243 s.webp   Spr 2c 243 s.webp Spr b 2c 243 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 243.webp Spr b 3r 243.webp   Spr 3e 243.webp Spr b 3r 243.webp   Spr 3r 243.webp Spr b 3r 243.webp
Spr 3r 243 s.webp Spr b 3r 243 s.webp   Spr 3e 243 s.webp Spr b 3r 243 s.webp   Spr 3r 243 s.webp Spr b 3r 243 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 243.webp Spr b 4d 243.webp   Spr 4d 243.webp Spr b 4p 243.webp   Spr 4h 243.webp Spr b 4h 243.webp
Spr 4d 243 s.webp Spr b 4d 243 s.webp   Spr 4d 243 s.webp Spr b 4p 243 s.webp   Spr 4h 243 s.webp Spr b 4p 243 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 243.webp Spr b 5b 243.webp   Spr 5b 243.webp Spr b 5b 243.webp
Spr 5b 243 s.webp Spr b 5b 243 s.webp   Spr 5b 243 s.webp Spr b 5b 243 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 243.webp Spr b 6x 243.webp   Spr 6x 243.webp Spr b 6x 243.webp
Spr 6x 243 s.webp Spr b 6x 243 s.webp   Spr 6x 243 s.webp Spr b 6x 243 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VII  
Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 243.webp Spr b 7s 243.webp   Spr 7s 243.webp Spr b 7s 243.webp
Spr 7s 243 s.webp Spr b 7s 243 s.webp   Spr 7s 243 s.webp Spr b 7s 243 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
400px 400px
 
HOME
HOME243.webp HOME243 s.webp
243MS8.webp For other sprites and images, please see Raikou images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

 

Trivia

 
Raikou in Jimmy's Pokédex
  • Raikou, along with Entei and Suicune, was designed by Muneo Saitō.[1]
  • Raikou is the only Pokémon in the anime whose image on the Pokédex was of stylized art rather than Ken Sugimori's official artwork.
  • Raikou's effort value yield of 1 Special Attack and 2 Speed is unique.
  • Raikou's number in the National Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex is the same: 243.

Origin

When asked about the basis behind Raikou's design, Muneo Saitō described the process to be difficult, as "Raikou took many twists and turns; there was even a blue thunder version with a drum on its back", but it eventually fell into a tiger-like design.[2][3]

Its long upper fangs bear a resemblance to those of smilodon, commonly known as the saber-toothed tiger.

Raikou may have also been inspired by thunder and lightning fake characters of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 raijū (lit. thunder beast), a thunder creature of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of various animals.

The flowing purple cloud on its back seems to be based on a cumulonimbus cloud, which is most often associated with thunderstorms.

Name origin

Raikou could be taken to mean 雷光 raikou (lightning), which is also the inspiration for the name of raijū, or it may be a combination of 雷 rai (thunder) and 皇 kō (emperor). It may also derive from 雷公 raikō (thunder duke), the on'yomi reading of Lei Gong, a Taoist/Daoist fake character.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.webp Japanese ライコウ Raikou From 雷公 raikō, 雷 rai, 雷光 raikou, and 皇 kō
France Flag.webp French Raikou Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.webp Spanish Raikou Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.webp German Raikou Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.webp Italian Raikou Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.webp Korean 라이코 Raikou Transliteration of its Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.webp Cantonese Chinese    
China and Taiwan Flags.webp Mandarin Chinese 雷公 Léigōng From 雷公 Raikou. Also a reference to the ancient Chinese fake character of thunder, Lei Gong.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related articles

  • Legendary beasts
  • Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)
  • Legendary beasts (M13)
  • Raikou (Adventures)
  • Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)
  • Legendary Pokémon
  • Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon

Notes

  1. ↑ http://kai-you.net/article/5034
  2. ↑ https://archive.vn/WfQab
  3. ↑ https://archive.vn/xccqr

External links

 

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