Raikou Pokédex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Raikou is a Legendary Thunder Pokémon, a Electric-type species introduced in Generation II. It first appeared in Pokemon Gold. Raikou stands 1.9m tall and weighs 178.0kg.

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.

• Introduced in Generation II as national dex #243.
• Raikou has appeared in 33 Pokemon games across 4 regional pokedexes.
• Strongest stat: Sp. Attack at 115. Weakest: Defense at 75. Total base stats: 580.
• Known habitat: grassland.
• Raikou is classified as a Legendary Pokemon.

Raikou is weak to Ground, resists Flying, Steel, and Electric.

Raikou is strong against flying and water type Pokemon.

Charizard

#006

Blastoise

#009

Butterfree

#012

Golduck

#055

Pidgeot

#018

Poliwrath

#062

Raikou is weak against ground type Pokemon.

Sandslash

#028

Nidoqueen

#031

Nidoking

#034

Dugtrio

#051

Golem

#076

Marowak

#105