Where can I find Raikou in Polished Crystal?

Raikou cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

Raikou is a electric-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Raikou learn in Polished Crystal?

Raikou can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Raikouin Pokémon Polished Crystal

electric

Pokédex Entry

Thunder Pokémon

This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity. Raikou is a roamer, so catching it is the annoying part. It starts at Level 40 after you release it from Burned Tower. Personally, I'd grab a Wigglytuff with Soundproof and then Mean Look. You can also just weaken it over multiple encounters since damage carries over, or even try a Quick Ball! Once you have it, Raikou is a straightforward special sweeper. High Speed and Special Attack means it outruns most things and hits with Thunderbolt. Shadow Ball gets you coverage against Psychic and Ghost types and Calm Mind if you want to set up, but honestly its already fast enough to just attack. Remember, every Legendary will have 3 perfect IVs when caught.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Electric

Dex

#276 Johto Dex · #243 National

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises the foe's PP usage.

Inner Focus(Secondary)

Protects it from flinching. Also prevents Intimidate.

Volt Absorb(Hidden)

Restores HP if hit by Electric moves. Nullifies Electric-type damage.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Unknown

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

216

EV Yield

2 Speed1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Magnet(100%)

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

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How to Obtain

After your first encounter, it roams freely across the region.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Roaming (Johto Routes)	Lv. 40	roaming	-	-	After: Awakened in Burned Tower
Roaming (Johto Routes)	Lv. 50	roaming	-	-	After: After Defeating/Releasing & Beating Elite Four

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	60	100	25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
8	ThundershockLevel: 8Thundershock	electric	40	100	30
8	ThundershockLevel: 8Thundershock	An attack that may cause paralysis.
15	RoarLevel: 15Roar	normal	0	100	20
15	RoarLevel: 15Roar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
22	Quick AttackLevel: 22Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
22	Quick AttackLevel: 22Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
29	SparkLevel: 29Spark	electric	65	100	20
29	SparkLevel: 29Spark	An attack that may cause paralysis.
36	ReflectLevel: 36Reflect	psychic	0	100	20
36	ReflectLevel: 36Reflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
43	CrunchLevel: 43Crunch	dark	80	100	15
43	CrunchLevel: 43Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
50	Wild ChargeLevel: 50Wild Charge	electric	90	100	15
50	Wild ChargeLevel: 50Wild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
57	ExtremespeedLevel: 57Extremespeed	normal	80	100	5
57	ExtremespeedLevel: 57Extremespeed	A powerful firststrike attack.
64	ExtrasensoryLevel: 64Extrasensory	psychic	80	100	20
64	ExtrasensoryLevel: 64Extrasensory	An attack that may cause flinching.
71	Rain DanceLevel: 71Rain Dance	water	0	100	5
71	Rain DanceLevel: 71Rain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
78	Calm MindLevel: 78Calm Mind	psychic	0	100	20
78	Calm MindLevel: 78Calm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
85	Aura SphereLevel: 85Aura Sphere	fighting	80	100	20
85	Aura SphereLevel: 85Aura Sphere	An attack that never misses.
92	ThunderLevel: 92Thunder	electric	110	70	10
92	ThunderLevel: 92Thunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
99	Hidden PowerLevel: 99Hidden Power	typeless	70	100	15
99	Hidden PowerLevel: 99Hidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Switches out after making its attack.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

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

ground2×

Resistances & Immunities

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

electric0.5×flying0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Raikou, either offensively or defensively.

Raikouin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry