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Raikouin Pokémon Ghost Grey

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Pokédex Entry

Thunder Pokémon

This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.

Raikou in Pokémon Ghost Grey

Raikou is #243 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Ghost Grey. This page covers its electric/ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it.

Front
raikou sprite
Normal
raikou sprite
Shiny
Back
raikou sprite
Normal
raikou sprite
Shiny
Type
ElectricGhost
Dex
#243 Regional Dex
Abilities
Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack.

Static(Secondary)

Paralyzes on contact.

Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
undiscovered
Hatch Rate
Slowest (40 cycles)
Catch Rate
2
pokeball
Poké Ball1.6%
greatball
Great Ball1.6%
ultraball
Ultra Ball1.6%
Base Exp
216
EV Yield
None
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
ground ×2ghost ×2dark ×2
Resists
electric ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5
Immune To
normalfighting

How to Obtain

Raikou roams across 24 areas at level 25, and you meet it as a wild encounter while you travel.
LocationLevelMethodFormHeld ItemPrerequisite
Roaming (24 areas)Lv. 25roaming---

Level Up Moves (15)

LeerLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC100PP30
The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat.
BiteLevel: 1dark
PWR40ACC100PP10
The user bites with vicious fangs. It may make the foe flinch.
ThundershockLevel: 8electric
PWR40ACC100PP30
An electric shock attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
ReflectLevel: 15psychic
PWR0ACC0PP20
A wall of light cuts damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Speedy ScareLevel: 22ghost
PWR17ACC100PP30
An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to scare first.
SparkLevel: 29electric
PWR65ACC100PP20
An electrically charged tackle that may also paralyze the foe.
RoarLevel: 36normal
PWR0ACC100PP20
The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends.
CrunchLevel: 43dark
PWR70ACC100PP5
The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe's Defense.
Thunder FangLevel: 50electric
PWR65ACC95PP15
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or leave it paralyzed.
DischargeLevel: 57electric
PWR80ACC100PP15
Electricty is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.
ExtrasensoryLevel: 64psychic
PWR80ACC100PP20
The user attacks with an odd power that may make the foe flinch.
Rain DanceLevel: 71water
PWR0ACC0PP5
A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Calm MindLevel: 78psychic
PWR0ACC0PP20
The user focuses its mind to raise the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
ThunderLevel: 85electric
PWR110ACC70PP10
A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Aura SphereLevel: 92fighting
PWR80ACC0PP20
A blast of aura power is let loose at the foe, it is sure to hit.
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TM/HM Moves (23)

Night Shadeghost
PWR1ACC100PP15TM02
An attack with a mirage that inflicts damage matching the user's level.
Metronomenormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM03
Waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into using any move at random.
Calm Mindpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP20TM04
The user focuses its mind to raise the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Roarnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20TM05
The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC90PP10TM06
A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hyper Beamnormal
PWR150ACC90PP5TM15
A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn.
Light Screenpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP30TM16
A wall of light cuts damage from Sp. Atk attacks for five turns.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Flash Cannonsteel
PWR80ACC100PP10TM18
Light energy is shot at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Iron Headsteel
PWR80ACC100PP15TM23
The foe is slammed with its hard head. It may also make the foe flinch.
Thunderboltelectric
PWR90ACC100PP15TM24
A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Thunderelectric
PWR110ACC70PP10TM25
A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Thunder Waveelectric
PWR0ACC100PP20TM27
A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits.
Shadow Ballghost
PWR80ACC100PP10TM30
A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow Clawghost
PWR70ACC100PP10TM31
Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Hone Clawsdark
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack and Accuracy.
Sleep Talknormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM42
While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP10TM44
The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Wild Chargeelectric
PWR90ACC100PP15TM47
The user throws an electrified tackle. It hurts the user a little.
Soul Shiftpsychic
PWR10ACC100PP35HM02
Swaps the user with another Ally. Use it to warp to any known town.
Strengthnormal
PWR100ACC100PP15HM04
The foe is slugged at maximum power. Can also be used to move boulders.
Flashnormal
PWR0ACC70PP20HM05
A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.
Shatterpointpsychic
PWR80ACC100PP15HM06
An attack that will use Psychic power to shatter invisible walls and barriers.
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Move Tutor Moves (14)

Refresh(Pewter City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP20Tutor
A self-healing move that cures the user of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
Foresight(Pewter City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP40Tutor
Completely negates the foe's efforts to heighten its ability to evade.
Mercy(Pewter City)ghost
PWR40ACC100PP40Tutor
A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Double-Edge(Unknown)normal
PWR120ACC100PP15Tutor
A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little.
Volt Switch(Pewter City)electric
PWR70ACC100PP20Tutor
After attacking, the user switches places with a party Pokémon.
Mirror Coat(Pewter City)psychic
PWR1ACC100PP20Tutor
A retaliation move that pays back the foe's special attack double.
Substitute(Fuchsia City, Pewter City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
The user creates a decoy using one- quarter of its full HP.
Sunny Day(Pewter City)fire
PWR0ACC0PP5Tutor
The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Rain Dance(Pewter City)water
PWR0ACC0PP5Tutor
A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Weather Ball(Pewter City)normal
PWR50ACC100PP10Tutor
An attack that varies in power and type depending on the weather.
Grudge(Pewter City)ghost
PWR0ACC100PP5Tutor
If the user faints, this move deletes the PP of the move that finished it.
Curse(Pewter City)typeless
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
A move that works differently for the Ghost-type and all the other types.
Thunder Fang(Pewter City)electric
PWR65ACC95PP15Tutor
The user bites the foe. It may also make the foe flinch, or leave it paralyzed.
Future Sight(Pewter City)psychic
PWR120ACC100PP15Tutor
Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked psychically.
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Type Summary

2
Weaknesses
5
Resistances
0
Immunities
11
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Raikou. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Raikou resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

electric0.5×poison0.5×flying0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×
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