Raikou Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Raikou in Pokémon Violet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 64 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Violet
PaldeaRaikou Pokemon Violet Pokedex Entry
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.
Pokemon Violet Raikou Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Violet Raikou Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Raikou via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| leer | — | Lv. 1 |
| thunder shock | — | Lv. 1 |
| quick attack | — | Lv. 1 |
| extreme speed | — | Lv. 1 |
| charge | — | Lv. 1 |
| spark | — | Lv. 6 |
| bite | — | Lv. 12 |
| calm mind | — | Lv. 18 |
| roar | — | Lv. 24 |
| thunder fang | — | Lv. 30 |
| howl | — | Lv. 36 |
| crunch | — | Lv. 42 |
| extrasensory | — | Lv. 48 |
| discharge | — | Lv. 54 |
| reflect | — | Lv. 60 |
| rain dance | — | Lv. 66 |
| thunder | — | Lv. 72 |
| zap cannon | — | Lv. 78 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Violet Raikou Locations
Raikou can only be caught in Pokémon Violet at West Province Area One, where it appears at Lv. 70 by fixed as a one-time encounter.
West Province Area One
1 encounter- fixedLv. 70One-time