Raikou
#243 (Johto)
Best moveset for Raikou
The best moves for Raikou are Volt Switch and Wild Charge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Raikou currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Raikou:
Raikou Raid Guide
Raikou has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 5 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Raikou, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Raikou is a legendary Electric Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground moves. Raikou's strongest moveset is Volt Switch & Wild Charge and it has a Max CP of 3,452.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 241 | |
| Defense | 195 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,479 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,972 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,959 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,452 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,466 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,205 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Weight | 178 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Best moveset for Raikou
The best moves for Raikou are Volt Switch and Wild Charge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Wild Charge | 41.5 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 5 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Volt Switch | 14 | 13.1 | 10.5 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | -16.7 | 33.3 |
| Thunder | 100 | -41.7 | 50 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | -20 | 38.4 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | -19.2 | 41.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Raikou?
Raikou is a Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Raikou are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill,
- Garchomp,
- Rhyperior.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 100% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 99% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 98% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 97% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Drill Run | 93% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 92% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 92% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Incarnate) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Extrasensory | Earth Power | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Raikou
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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