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100%- Method
- Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once.
- Level Range
- Lv. 40
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#243
POKÉDEX No. #243
Raikou
Thunder Pokémon
The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Weak to
Ground
Height1.9 m
Weight178.0 kg
AbilitiesPressure
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP90290–384
- Attack85157–295
- Defense75139–273
- Sp. Atk115211–361
- Sp. Def100184–328
- Speed115211–361
Total580
/ 720
BST580
88 percentile (1025)+164 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Legendary
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Yellow
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #243 |
| Original Johto | #238 |
| Updated Johto | #243 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
261
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Water
Offensive Coverage
Raikou's Electric typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against flying, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 580, Raikou plays as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Its standout stat is Special Attack at 115, while Defense (75) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Electric combination gives Raikou 3 resistances and 1 weakness to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Raikou a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1, Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.9 m
Weight
178.0 kg
TypeElectric
Abilities
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Prevents flinching.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
20,400
Hatch Counter: 80
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Raikou?
Raikou is a Electric type Pokémon.
What are Raikou's weaknesses?
Raikou takes 2× damage from Ground type moves.
How does Raikou evolve?
Raikou does not evolve.
What are Raikou's base stats?
Raikou has a base stat total of 580: HP 90, Attack 85, Defense 75, Sp. Atk 115, Sp. Def 100, Speed 115. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (115).
What abilities does Raikou have?
Raikou can have the Pressure ability. Its hidden ability is Inner Focus.