Raikou is a Legendary Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,452 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Thunder Shock / Wild Charge. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Raikou takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Raikou takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Flying62.5%
Steel62.5%
| 1. | Thunder Shock |  Aura Sphere | 14.48 | 15.90 | 389.5 |
| 2. | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | 14.02 | 15.40 | 377.3 |
| 3. | Volt Switch | Aura Sphere | 14.00 | 15.38 | 376.6 |
| 4. | Volt Switch | Wild Charge | 13.59 | 14.93 | 365.7 |
| 5. | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 12.84 | 14.11 | 345.7 |
| 6. | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 12.46 | 13.69 | 335.4 |
| 7. | Thunder Shock |  Shadow Ball | 12.18 | 13.39 | 327.9 |
| 8. | Volt Switch | Shadow Ball | 11.85 | 13.02 | 319.0 |
Thunder Shock
4
7
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Volt Switch13201.5s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16 |
Wild Charge90502.5s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 2.0s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialWild Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Thunder1001002.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Thunderbolt80502.5s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Aura Sphere100502.0s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Shadow Ball100503.0s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.4s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Raikou's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Raikou's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Raikou has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Raikou reaches a maximum of 3,452 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,889–1,972 CP, rising to 2,361–2,466 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,417–1,479 CP.
 Max CP | 3452 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1417 CP - 1479 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1889 CP - 1972 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1889 CP - 1972 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2361 CP - 2466 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Raikou Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 CP | 2 | 153 CP | 3 | 257 CP |
| 4 | 361 CP | 5 | 465 CP | 6 | 569 CP |
| 7 | 674 CP | 8 | 778 CP | 9 | 882 CP |
| 10 | 986 CP | 11 | 1085 CP | 12 | 1183 CP |
| 13 | 1282 CP | 14 | 1381 CP | 15 | 1479 CP |
| 16 | 1578 CP | 17 | 1676 CP | 18 | 1775 CP |
| 19 | 1874 CP | 20 | 1972 CP | 21 | 2071 CP |
| 22 | 2170 CP | 23 | 2268 CP | 24 | 2367 CP |
| 25 | 2466 CP | 26 | 2564 CP | 27 | 2663 CP |
| 28 | 2761 CP | 29 | 2860 CP | 30 | 2959 CP |
| 31 | 3008 CP | 32 | 3057 CP | 33 | 3107 CP |
| 34 | 3156 CP | 35 | 3205 CP | 36 | 3255 CP |
| 37 | 3304 CP | 38 | 3353 CP | 39 | 3403 CP |
| 40 | 3452 CP | 41 | 3496 CP | 42 | 3540 CP |
| 43 | 3584 CP | 44 | 3629 CP | 45 | 3674 CP |
| 46 | 3719 CP | 47 | 3764 CP | 48 | 3810 CP |
| 49 | 3856 CP | 50 | 3902 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Raikou's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Raikou.
ElectricMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #243 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Weight | 178 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | Genderless |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 100100000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Raikou in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Raikou
Apex Shadow Raikou
Dynamax Raikou
Shadow RaikouThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |   | |  |
| 0.94 m | 0.96 m | 1.91 m | 2.87 m | 3.34 m |
Raikou's height ranges from 0.9359 m to 3.3425 m, with the average being 1.91 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.9359 m3′01″ | 0.955 m3′02″ |
| XS | 0.955 m3′02″ | 1.4325 m4′08″ |
| M | 1.4325 m4′08″ | 2.3875 m7′10″ |
| XL | 2.3875 m7′10″ | 2.865 m9′05″ |
| XXL | 2.865 m9′05″ | 3.3425 m11′00″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Raikou Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Raikou from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Raikou in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Raikou. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
| Silver | A POKéMON that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. |
| Crystal | This rough POKéMON stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | RAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this POKéMON send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down. |
| Emerald | RAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down. |
| FireRed | This POKéMON races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. |
| LeafGreen | The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back. |
| HeartGold | The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
| SoulSilver | A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. |
| X | The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. |
| Y | This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity. |
| Omega Ruby | Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down. |
The best moves for Raikou in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Wild Charge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.4 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 377.3.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.
Raikou’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,452 CP and 3,902 CP at Level 50.
Raikou can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Raikou can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Raikou: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.
Regular Raikou
Shiny Raikou
