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National No. 243

Raikou

Thunder Pokémon

Electric
Generation II
Legendary
1.9 m Size
178 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0243
Raikou

Description

The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.

Abilities

Ability 1

Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Hidden Ability

Inner Focus

Prevents flinching.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.9 m / 6'23"
Weight 178 kg / 392.42 lbs
Color Yellow
Body
Quadruped Pokémon with a quadruped body
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 35
Base experience 261
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Undiscovered
Base Egg Cycle 80
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 20480 Steps
Gender / Breeding Does not play
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 3
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 1.6% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 2.1% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 2.6% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since Gold / Silver · Generation II
Form Raikou
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Raikou
French Raikou
German Raikou
Spanish Raikou
Italian Raikou
Japanese ライコウ Raikou
Korean 라이코 Raikou
Chinese 雷公 Léigōng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.

22 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Raikou
Raikou
Nº243

Information

This Pokémon cannot reproduce naturally!

Bases from Raikou

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
90
-
150 - 197
290 - 384
Attack
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Defense
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Sp Attack.
115
+1 EV
108 - 183
211 - 361
Defense Esp.
100
-
94 - 167
184 - 328
Speed
115
+2 EV
108 - 183
211 - 361
Total
580
+3 EV
-
-
Life
90
Lv 50: 150 - 197 Lv 100: 290 - 384
At.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Df.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
At. Esp. +1 EV
115
Lv 50: 108 - 183 Lv 100: 211 - 361
Df. Esp.
100
Lv 50: 94 - 167 Lv 100: 184 - 328
Vel. +2 EV
115
Lv 50: 108 - 183 Lv 100: 211 - 361
Total +3 EV
580

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Bite No.44 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Thunder Shock No.84 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Roar No.46 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Spark No.209 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 6
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Reflect No.115 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 60
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Crunch No.242 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 42
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Thunder No.87 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 72
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 110
Hit 70%
Calm Mind No.347 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 18
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Thunder Fang No.422 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 65
Hit 95%
Discharge No.435 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 54
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Extrasensory No.326 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Rain Dance No.240 · Level up
Type Water
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 66
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Extreme Speed No.245 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 5
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Charge No.268 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Howl No.336 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 36
PP 40
Attack -
Hit -
Zap Cannon No.192 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 78
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 50%