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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Raikou | prev=Blissey | next=Entei | prevnum=242 | nextnum=244 | type=electric }}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=242|prev=Blissey|nextnum=244|next=Entei|roundleft=tl|roundright=tr}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Raikou}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Raikou
|name=Raikou
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|fbrow=203
|fbrow=203
|obrow=126
|obrow=126
|typebox=1
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|category=Thunder
|category=Thunder
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|abilityn=d
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Pressure
|ability1=Pressure
|abilityd=Volt Absorb
|abilityd=Inner Focus
|abilityold=Volt Absorb
|abilityoldcaption=Hidden Ability Gen. V-VI{{tt|*|Raikou with this Ability was never made available legitimately.}}
|egggroupn=0
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=Undiscovered
|egggroup1=Undiscovered
|gendercode=255
|gendercode=255
|eggcycles=81
|eggcycles=80
|evtotal=3
|evtotal=3
|evsa=1
|evsa=1
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|friendship=35
|friendship=35
}}
}}
'''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[Legendary Pokémon]].
'''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].


It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:The Legend of Thunder.png|left|thumb|220px|Raikou in the anime]]
===In the main series===
[[File:The Legend of Thunder.png|left|thumb|220px|Raikou in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Raikou M13.png|thumb|left|220px|A {{Shiny}} Raikou in the anime]]
[[File:Raikou M13.png|thumb|left|220px|A {{Shiny}} Raikou in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====Major appearances====
====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]====
=====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]=====
Raikou appeared in the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' where members of [[Team Rocket]] hunt down and attempt to catch Raikou.
Raikou appeared in the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', where [[Team Rocket]] members [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] attempted to capture the Legendary Pokémon.


====[[Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)]]====
=====[[Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)]]=====
A [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Shiny Raikou]] made its first movie appearance alongside {{p|Celebi}}, and the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
A [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Shiny Raikou]] made its first movie appearance alongside {{p|Celebi}}, and the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


====Other====
=====Other=====
Raikou appears at the end of ''[[SS023|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two)]]'', the second half of the special episode based on [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]].
Raikou appears at the end of ''[[SS023|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two)]]'', the second half of the special episode based on [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]].


===Minor appearances===
====Minor appearances====
Raikou first appeared in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]''. It was spotted by {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and a {{p|Houndoom}} before it disappeared.
Raikou first appeared in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]''. It was spotted by {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and a {{p|Houndoom}} before it disappeared.


The [[Mauville City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Wattson]] owns many Raikou robots which he uses in his Gym.
The [[Mauville City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Wattson]] owns many Raikou robots which he uses in [[Mauville Gym|his Gym]].


Raikou made a small cameo at the opening of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
Raikou made a small cameo at the opening of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
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Raikou also had a minor appearance in [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s dream in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''.
Raikou also had a minor appearance in [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s dream in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''.


===Pokédex entries===
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|The Legend of Thunder!|Raikou|Jimmy's Pokédex|Raikou, the Thunder Pokémon. It is said to have descended to earth on a bolt of lightning.}}
{{Animedexbody|The Legend of Thunder!|Raikou|Jimmy's Pokédex|Raikou, the Thunder Pokémon. It is said to have descended to earth on a bolt of lightning.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
[[File:Raikou PG.png|thumb|220px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
===In Pokémon Generations===
A wild Raikou appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''.
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Anabel Raikou Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raikou in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Anabel Raikou Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)}}
{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)}}
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Raikou appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first real appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', where it along with Entei tests Falkner and were joined by Suicune in ''[[PS138|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', discussing about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'', where it was awakened by {{adv|Yellow}} along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] looking for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to help them defeat the [[Masked Man]] to free {{p|Ho-Oh}} and repay the debt of the latter for saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with [[Lt. Surge]] after encountering and escaping [[Falkner]], and later {{adv|Gold}}. Once Ho-Oh is freed and [[Pryce]], the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Entei}}.
Raikou appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first real appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', where it along with Entei tests Falkner and were joined by Suicune in ''[[PS138|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', discussing about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'', where it was awakened by {{adv|Yellow}} along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] looking for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to help them defeat the [[Masked Man]] to free {{p|Ho-Oh}} and repay the debt of the latter for saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with [[Lt. Surge]] after encountering and escaping [[Falkner]], and later {{adv|Gold}}. Once Ho-Oh is freed and [[Pryce]], the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Entei}}.


{{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} also owns a Raikou in the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} saga. It has been confirmed that it is the same Raikou as the one that befriended Gold, having caught it sometime before the {{chap|Emerald}} in Johto. Raikou is more powerful than any other Electric-type Pokémon in the manga because billowing thunder clouds follow it everywhere carried on its back, allowing it to perform powerful attacks, such as {{m|Thunder}}, more quickly and efficiently than regular Electric Pokémon. Despite clearly possessing sentient intelligence like its fellow beasts, it obeyed Anabel's commands to battle {{adv|Emerald}} without question while she was under psychic control of [[Guile Hideout]]. After he is defeated and the Battle Frontier is saved, Raikou is seen interacting with Gold and {{adv|Crystal}}, and has not appeared since.
{{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} also owns a Raikou in the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} saga. It has been confirmed that it is the same Raikou as the one that befriended Gold, having caught it sometime before the {{chap|Emerald}} in Johto. Raikou is more powerful than any other Electric-type Pokémon in the manga because billowing thunder clouds follow it everywhere carried on its back, allowing it to perform powerful attacks, such as {{m|Thunder}}, more quickly and efficiently than regular Electric Pokémon. Despite clearly possessing sentient intelligence like its fellow beasts, it obeyed Anabel's commands to battle {{adv|Emerald}} without question while she was under psychic control of [[Guile Hideout]]. After he is defeated and the Battle Frontier is saved, Raikou is seen interacting with Gold and {{adv|Crystal}}, and has since reappeared in the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}.
{{-}}
{{-}}


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When released from a [[Poké Ball]], Raikou releases a powerful {{m|Spark}} attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only [[Legendary beasts|Legendary beast]] that does not return in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].
When released from a [[Poké Ball]], Raikou releases a powerful {{m|Spark}} attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only [[Legendary beasts|Legendary beast]] that does not return in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].


=====Trophy Information=====
=====Trophy information=====
''These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.''
''These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.''


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Raikou appears as a trophy.
Raikou appears as a trophy.


=====Trophy Information=====
=====Trophy information=====
'''NA:''' ''Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.''
'''NA:''' ''Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.''


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==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=electric}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=electric}}
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Kanto]] <small>(if the [[player character|player]] [[Starter Pokémon|chose]] {{p|Squirtle}})</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Kanto]] <small>(if the [[player character|player]] [[Starter Pokémon|chose]] {{p|Squirtle}})</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation III#Raikou|only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[Shadow PKMN Lab]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[Shadow PKMN Lab]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VI#Raikou|only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=electric}}
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 2|Island of Haste: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 2|Island of Haste: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stages: Stage EX16]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages]]: Stage EX16<br>Event: ''[[Special Stages#Special Challenge|Raikou Appears!]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Royal Armory|Dark Land: Royal Armory]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Royal Armory|Dark Land: Royal Armory]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 06]]}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=electric
{{HeldItems|type=Electric
|event1=Micle Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event1=Micle Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}
}}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
{{Stats
|type=electric
|type=Electric
|HP=     90
|HP=90
|Attack= 85
|Attack=85
|Defense=75
|Defense=75
|SpAtk= 115
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef= 100
|SpDef=100
|Speed= 115 }}
|Speed=115}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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|StaminaMax=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
|JumpMax=3}}
}}


===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=electric
|type1=Electric
|Normal= 100
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=   50
|Flying=50
|Poison= 100
|Poison=100
|Ground= 200
|Ground=200
|Rock=   100
|Rock=100
|Bug=     100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=   100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=   50
|Steel=50
|Fire=   100
|Fire=100
|Water=   100
|Water=100
|Grass=   100
|Grass=100
|Electric= 50
|Electric=50
|Psychic= 100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=     100
|Ice=100
|Dragon= 100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=   100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=   100
|Fairy=100}}
|notes=yes
|voltabsorb=maybe}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''|Beautiful|2|2}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|||Tough|2|3}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level6|8|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|8|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|15|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|15|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|22|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|22|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level6|29|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|29|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|36|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|36|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|43|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|1|4}}
{{learnlist/level7|43|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|50|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|50|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|57|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''|Beautiful|2|2}}
{{learnlist/level7|57|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|64|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|64|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|71|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|71|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level6|78|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|78|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|85|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level7|85|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|||Cool|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|||Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''|Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|||Tough|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Cool|1|3}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''|Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM06|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed6null}}
{{learnlist/breed7null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor7null}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20||'''|no|yes|Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
|type=electric
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243|rarity=Rare}}
|ndex=243
|-
|Trozei=yes
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243
|rarity=Rare
|Dungeon=yes
|body=1
|body=1
|rate=0.1
|rate=0.1
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|P3=This is it... The power of lightning fails here...
|P3=This is it... The power of lightning fails here...
|PL=I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me!
|PL=I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me!
|Ranger=yes
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243
|body=2
|rate=5
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=3
|loop=11
|loop=11
|MinEXP=500
|MinEXP=500
|MaxEXP=600
|MaxEXP=600
|browser=Raikou is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that dashes while dropping thunderbolts.
|browser=Raikou is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that dashes while dropping thunderbolts.
|Dungeon2=yes
|body2=2
|rate2=5
|iq=D
|rumble2=yes
|rumble2attack=4
|rumble2defense=3
|rumble2speed=4
|Ranger3=yes
|group3=Electric
|assist3=Electric
|field3=None
|field3power=-
|browser3=It creates waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack.
}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|field=None
|past=NA
|browser=It creates waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Electric
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243
|power=4
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243|num=152
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Attacks do more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Barrier Bash+
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution===
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=electric}}
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=243}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=243}}
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[[File:Raikou dex entry LoT.png|thumb|Raikou in {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Pokédex]]
[[File:Raikou dex entry LoT.png|thumb|Raikou in {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Pokédex]]
* Raikou is the only Pokémon in the anime whose image on the anime [[Pokédex]] was of stylized art rather than [[Ken Sugimori]]'s official artwork.
* Raikou is the only Pokémon in the anime whose image on the anime [[Pokédex]] was of stylized art rather than [[Ken Sugimori]]'s official artwork.
* Raikou's [[effort values|EV]] yield (1 Sp. Atk and 2 Speed) is unique.
* Raikou's [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 1 Special Attack and 2 Speed is unique.
* Raikou's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] is the same: 243.
* Raikou's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] is the same: 243.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Raikou may be particularly based on the Thunder and Lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'', a thunder demon of Japanese lore. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of a {{wp|tiger}}, {{wp|monkey}}, blue {{wp|wolf}} wrapped in lightning, and many other animals. Raikou is specifically based on its tiger form, while the Pokémon {{p|Manectric}} is based on its wolf form. In terms of physical build, Raikou may be based on the ''{{wp|Smilodon fatalis}}'', a well-known but extinct species of wildcat often referred to as a saber-toothed tiger. Its color and pattern scheme are reminiscent of that of a {{wp|Bengal tiger}}. The stripes that decorate Raikou's body also can be compared to zigzagging thunderbolts and perhaps even scars from claws. The white ruff around Raikou's face is akin to the {{wp|Siberian tiger}}'s thick fur around its neck. In the anime, Raikou is shown to be very agile, swift, stealthy, and a powerful attacker, just like a tiger. The gray "plate" atop its head may be similar to Entei's head ornament, being either a helmet or crown that signifies courage and power.
Raikou may be particularly based on the Thunder and Lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'' (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of a {{wp|tiger}}, {{wp|monkey}}, blue {{wp|wolf}} wrapped in lightning, and many other animals. Raikou is specifically based on its tiger form, while the Pokémon {{p|Manectric}} is based on its wolf form.
 
In terms of physical build, Raikou may be based on the ''{{wp|Smilodon fatalis}}'', a well-known but extinct species of wildcat often referred to as a saber-toothed tiger. Its color and pattern scheme are reminiscent of that of a {{wp|Bengal tiger}}. The stripes that decorate Raikou's body also can be compared to zigzagging thunderbolts and perhaps even scars from claws. The white ruff around Raikou's face is akin to the {{wp|Siberian tiger}}'s thick fur around its neck. In the anime, Raikou is shown to be very agile, swift, stealthy, and a powerful attacker, just like a tiger. The gray "plate" atop its head may be similar to Entei's head ornament, being either a helmet or crown that signifies courage and power.
The flowing purple mane on its back is likely meant to invoke the image of a {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, the cloud type most often associated with thunderstorms.
The flowing purple mane on its back is likely meant to invoke the image of a {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, the cloud type most often associated with thunderstorms.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Raikou could be taken to mean 雷光 ''raikou'' (lightning), which is also the inspiration for the name of {{wp|raijū}}, or it may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and 皇 ''kō'' (emperor). It may also derive from 雷公 ''raikō'' (thunder duke), identical to the name of the Taoist deity {{wp|Lei Gong}}.
Raikou could be taken to mean 雷光 ''raikou'' (lightning), which is also the inspiration for the name of {{wp|raijū}}, or it may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and 皇 ''kō'' (emperor). It may also derive from 雷公 ''raikō'' (thunder duke), the on'yomi reading of {{wp|Lei Gong}}, a Taoist/Daoist deity.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2=electric
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=ライコウ ''Raikou''|jameaning=From {{tt|雷公 ''raikō''|thunder duke}}, {{tt|雷 ''rai''|thunder}}, {{tt|雷光 ''raikou''|lightning}}, and {{tt|皇 ''kō''|emperor}}
|ja=ライコウ ''Raikou''|jameaning=From {{tt|雷公 ''raikō''|thunder duke}}, {{tt|雷 ''rai''|thunder}}, {{tt|雷光 ''raikou''|lightning}}, and {{tt|皇 ''kō''|emperor}}
|fr=Raikou|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|fr=Raikou|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Raikou|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Raikou|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
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|ko=라이코 ''Raikou''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|ko=라이코 ''Raikou''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷公 ''Léigōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|雷公 ''Raikou''|thunder duke}}. Also a reference to the ancient Chinese god of thunder, {{wp|Lei Gong}}.
|zh_cmn=雷公 ''Léigōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|雷公 ''Raikou''|thunder duke}}. Also a reference to the ancient Chinese god of thunder, {{wp|Lei Gong}}.
|hi=रायकू ''Raikou''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name
|hi=रायकू ''Raikou''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Райку ''Raiku''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Райку ''Rayku''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
}}
}}
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==Notes==
==Notes==
<references/>
<references/>
==External links==
==External links==


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