Type matchups
Damage Raikou takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Raikou has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 115
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 115
- Total
- 580
Raikou has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (115) well above Attack (85), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 115 beats 92% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 90 HP, 75 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Raikou can have the abilities Pressure and Inner Focus.
How to beat Raikou
Raikou takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Raikou's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Raikou's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Raikou's Electric moves.
Evolution
Raikou does not evolve.
Best counters to Raikou
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Raikou weak to?
As an Electric type, Raikou takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Raikou resistant to?
Raikou resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Raikou?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Raikou with super-effective attacks.