Where can I find Raikou in SoulGold?

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

Raikou is a electric-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Raikou learn in SoulGold?

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

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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	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	ChargeLevel: 1Charge	electric	0	0	20
1	ChargeLevel: 1Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
1	Extreme SpeedLevel: 1Extreme Speed	normal	80	100	5
1	Extreme SpeedLevel: 1Extreme Speed	An extremely fast and powerful attack.
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	electric	40	100	30
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
6	SparkLevel: 6Spark	electric	65	100	20
6	SparkLevel: 6Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
12	BiteLevel: 12Bite	dark	60	100	25
12	BiteLevel: 12Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
18	Calm MindLevel: 18Calm Mind	psychic	0	0	20
18	Calm MindLevel: 18Calm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
24	RoarLevel: 24Roar	normal	0	0	20
24	RoarLevel: 24Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
30	Thunder FangLevel: 30Thunder Fang	electric	65	95	15
30	Thunder FangLevel: 30Thunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
36	HowlLevel: 36Howl	normal	0	0	40
36	HowlLevel: 36Howl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
42	CrunchLevel: 42Crunch	dark	80	100	15
42	CrunchLevel: 42Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
48	ExtrasensoryLevel: 48Extrasensory	psychic	80	100	0
48	ExtrasensoryLevel: 48Extrasensory	Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.
54	DischargeLevel: 54Discharge	electric	80	100	15
54	DischargeLevel: 54Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
60	ReflectLevel: 60Reflect	psychic	0	0	20
60	ReflectLevel: 60Reflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
66	Rain DanceLevel: 66Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
66	Rain DanceLevel: 66Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
72	ThunderLevel: 72Thunder	electric	0	70	10
72	ThunderLevel: 72Thunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
78	Zap CannonLevel: 78Zap Cannon	electric	0	50	5
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	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.