Raikouin Pokémon Emerald Legacy
electric
Pokédex Entry
Thunder Pokémon
Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.
Raikou in Pokémon Emerald Legacy
Raikou is #243 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Emerald Legacy. This page covers its electric typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Electric
Dex
#243
Abilities
Raises foe's PP usage.
Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
undiscovered
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
3
Base Exp
216
EV Yield
2 Speed1 SpecialAttack
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
ground ×2
Resists
electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Raikou has no wild encounters recorded in this game, and no other in-game source is recorded yet.
Level Up Moves (12)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiteLevel: 1Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| RoarLevel: 1Roar | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Makes the foe flee to end the battle. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock | electric | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 21Quick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | ||||||
| SparkLevel: 31Spark | electric | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| ThunderboltLevel: 41Thunderbolt | electric | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| ReflectLevel: 51Reflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 61Crunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| ExtrasensoryLevel: 71Extrasensory | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Zap CannonLevel: 81Zap Cannon | electric | PWR100 | ACC70 | PP10 | ||
| Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate. | ||||||
| Calm MindLevel: 91Calm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (27)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Makes the foe flee to end the battle. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. | ||||||
| The effectiveness varies with the user. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC90 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks. | ||||||
| Shock WaveShock Wave | electric | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM34TM34 | |
| A fast and unavoidable electric attack. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| CutCut | bug | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (12)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Mimic(Lavaridge Town House)Mimic | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. | |||||||
| Thunder Wave(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Thunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | |||||||
| Substitute(Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | |||||||
| Psych Up(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Psych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Copies the foe's effect(s) and gives to the user. | |||||||
| Snore(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore | normal | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. | |||||||
| Endure(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Mud Slap(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap | ground | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. | |||||||
| Swagger(Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | |||||||
| Swift(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swift | normal | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. | |||||||
Type Summary
1
Weaknesses
3
Resistances
0
Immunities
14
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Raikou. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Raikou resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Raikou, either offensively or defensively.
Sandshrew
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Sandslash
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Nidoqueen
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Nidoking
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Diglett
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Dugtrio
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Geodude
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Graveler
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Golem
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Onix
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Cubone
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Marowak
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Rhyhorn
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Rhydon
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Wooper
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Quagsire
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Gligar
groundflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Steelix
steelground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Swinub
iceground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Piloswine
iceground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
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Base Stats
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