#243
Raikou
Thunder Pokémon
Electric
It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
Base Stats
HP 90
Attack 85
Defense 75
Sp. Atk 115
Sp. Def 100
Speed 115
Total 580
Type Effectiveness
Weak to
Resistant to
Abilities
Pressure Inner Focus (Hidden)
Evolution Chain
Moves
Details
Category Thunder Pokémon
Height 1.9 m
Weight 178.0 kg
Base Exp 261
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 3
Base Happiness 35
Gender Genderless
Habitat Grassland
Egg Groups No Eggs
Legendary Pokémon
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
dreamworldou
SubCM
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Volt Absorb
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 128
SpA 52
SpD 76
Spe 252
Offensive Calm Mind
Item
Life Orb / Air Balloon
Ability
Volt Absorb
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Choice
Item
Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
Ability
Volt Absorb
Nature
Timid / Rash
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Strategy Overview
With Raikou's Dream World ability, Volt Absorb, it can serve as one the best Thundurus checks in the metagame. While Jolteon might give Raikou competition, Raikou's superior bulk and access to Calm Mind allow Raikou to differentiate itself from it. With base 115 Special Attack and Speed, as well as a workable movepool, it's hard to go terribly wrong with Raikou. Take advantage of Raikou's strengths and it will not disappoint.
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc