Raikouin Pokémon SoulGold

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Electric

Dex

#243

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises foe's PP usage.

Inner Focus(Secondary)

Prevents flinching.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

290

EV Yield

2 Speed1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in S.s. Aqua at level 70.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
S.s. Aqua	Lv. 70	static	-	-	-

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	ChargeLevel: 1Charge	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	ChargeLevel: 1Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
1	Extreme SpeedLevel: 1Extreme Speed	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP5
1	Extreme SpeedLevel: 1Extreme Speed	An extremely fast and powerful attack.
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	electric	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
6	SparkLevel: 6Spark	electric	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
6	SparkLevel: 6Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
12	BiteLevel: 12Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
12	BiteLevel: 12Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
18	Calm MindLevel: 18Calm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
18	Calm MindLevel: 18Calm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
24	RoarLevel: 24Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
24	RoarLevel: 24Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
30	Thunder FangLevel: 30Thunder Fang	electric	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
30	Thunder FangLevel: 30Thunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
36	HowlLevel: 36Howl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
36	HowlLevel: 36Howl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
42	CrunchLevel: 42Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
42	CrunchLevel: 42Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
48	ExtrasensoryLevel: 48Extrasensory	psychic	PWR80	ACC100	PP0
48	ExtrasensoryLevel: 48Extrasensory	Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.
54	DischargeLevel: 54Discharge	electric	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
54	DischargeLevel: 54Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
60	ReflectLevel: 60Reflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
60	ReflectLevel: 60Reflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
66	Rain DanceLevel: 66Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
66	Rain DanceLevel: 66Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
72	ThunderLevel: 72Thunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10
72	ThunderLevel: 72Thunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
78	Zap CannonLevel: 78Zap Cannon	electric	PWR0	ACC50	PP5
78	Zap CannonLevel: 78Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.

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TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	PWR50	ACC90	PP10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
ScaldScald	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
SnarlSnarl	dark	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.