Raikou #0243
The Thunder Pokémon
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| Typing | Electric |
| Abilities | Pressure Inner Focus - Hidden |
| Classification | The Thunder Pokémon |
| National ID | #0243 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x2
Ground
Resists x½
Flying
Steel
Electric
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Sprite and Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 90 | 150—197 | |||
| Attack | 85 | 81—123 | 90—137 | 99—150 | |
| Defense | 75 | 72—114 | 80—127 | 88—139 | |
| Sp. Attack | 115 | 108—150 | 120—167 | 132—183 | |
| Sp. Defense | 100 | 94—136 | 105—152 | 115—167 | |
| Speed | 115 | 108—150 | 120—167 | 132—183 | |
| Total | 580 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 80 |
| Egg Steps | 10240 |
| Gender Ratio | Unknown |
| Height | 1.9 m (6'3") |
| Weight | 178.0 kg (392.4 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Sp. Attack 2 Speed |
| Base Exp. Yield | 290 |
| Catch Rate | 3 |
| Catch Chance | ~1.57% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 35 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Raikou via level-up in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charge | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| 1 | Extreme Speed | 80 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Leer | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 6 | Spark | 65 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| 12 | Bite | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 18 | Calm Mind | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 24 | Roar | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 30 | Thunder Fang | 65 | 95 | Electric | Phys. |
| 36 | Howl | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 42 | Crunch | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 48 | Extrasensory | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 54 | Discharge | 80 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 60 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 66 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| 72 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| 78 | Zap Cannon | 120 | 50 | Electric | Spec. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Raikou as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Voltage | 70 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Raikou via TM in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Body Slam | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM008 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM008 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM009 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM009 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM012 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM014 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM015 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM017 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM018 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM020 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM024 | Snore | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM025 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM026 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM027 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM031 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM032 | Crunch | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM032 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM033 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM033 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM034 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM039 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM040 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM041 | Helping Hand | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM046 | Weather Ball | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM049 | Calm Mind | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM056 | Aura Sphere | 80 | — | Fighting | Spec. |
| TM066 | Thunder Fang | 65 | 95 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM074 | Iron Head | 80 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM076 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM080 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM081 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM084 | Scald | 80 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM085 | Snarl | 55 | 95 | Dark | Spec. |
| TM086 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM090 | Electric Terrain | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| TM093 | Eerie Impulse | — | 100 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM095 | Throat Chop | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite