Raikou (Pokémon)
Raikou
#243
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #243 |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Species | Thunder Pokémon |
| Height | 1.9 m (6' 0.2") |
| Weight | 178 kg (392.4 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Yellow |
| Introduced in | Generation 2 |
| Habitat | Grassland |
| Shape | Quadruped |
Raikou Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Raikou. Raikou is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Raikou
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
0.5× damage
Flying Pokémon are not very effective against against Raikou.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Raikou.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Raikou.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
1× damage
Grass Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
0.5× damage
Electric Pokémon are not very effective against against Raikou.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Raikou.
Pokédex Entries
Raikou was unavailable prior to Generation 2.
Generation 2
| 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. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | 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. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back. |
Generation 6
| 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 RubyAlpha 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | Raikou has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Moon | Raikou has no Pokédex entry. |
| Ultra Sun | Raikou has no Pokédex entry. |
| Ultra Moon | Raikou has no Pokédex entry. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Raikou has no Pokédex entry. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Raikou has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Raikou has no Pokédex entry. |
Raikou Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Silver | Roaming Johto | 40 |
| Crystal | Roaming Johto | 40 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Roaming Kanto | 50 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Roaming Johto | 40 |