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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Raikou is a quadruped, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that | Raikou is a quadruped, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that cover its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the {{wp|saber-toothed cat}}. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lighting. | ||
[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (anime special)#Part 2|As seen in the anime]], Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds. [[The Legend of Thunder!|It is shown]] to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} while barking cries that sound like thunder. | [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (anime special)#Part 2|As seen in the anime]], Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds. [[The Legend of Thunder!|It is shown]] to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} while barking cries that sound like thunder. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
[[File:The Legend of Thunder.png|left | [[File:The Legend of Thunder.png|thumb|left|250px|Raikou in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
[[File:Raikou M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Raikou in the anime]] | [[File:Raikou M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Raikou in the anime]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]===== | =====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]===== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', [[Team Rocket]] members [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] attempted to capture a Raikou but failed. | |||
====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou|Raikou (M13)}}===== | ====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou|Raikou (M13)}}===== | ||
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====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
In ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and a {{p|Houndoom}} spotted a Raikou before it disappeared. | |||
A Raikou appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. | A Raikou appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. | ||
A Raikou | A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. | ||
A Raikou | A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. | ||
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s dream featured a Raikou. | |||
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and Sorrel saw a Raikou as they approached [[Mount Tensei]] | In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and Sorrel saw a Raikou as they approached [[Mount Tensei]], but it disappeared before they could get a better look. | ||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
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{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoso}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoso}} | ||
===In Pokémon Generations=== | |||
[[File:Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | [[File:Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | ||
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Raikou appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]]. | |||
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{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)}} | {{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)}} | ||
Raikou appeared in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of the fourth and final ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | Raikou appeared in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of the fourth and final ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS manga=== | |||
A Raikou appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]]. | |||
===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga=== | ===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga=== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}} | {{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}} | ||
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]]'', talking about {{p|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 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]]'', talking about {{p|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 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}}. [[Anabel]] later {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} Raikou in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} saga. | ||
===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
A Raikou appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''. | A Raikou appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]=== | |||
When released from a {{i|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 {{i|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==== | |||
''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.'' | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]=== | |||
Raikou appears as a trophy. | Raikou appears as a trophy. | ||
====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.'' | ||
'''PAL:''' ''If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.'' | '''PAL:''' ''If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.'' | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]=== | |||
Raikou appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}. | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}} | {{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}} | ||
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{{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]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 06]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2020</sup>, [[Entei Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}} | |||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
{{Learnlist/MoveNA|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | |||
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===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
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|def=3 | |def=3 | ||
|speed=4 | |speed=4 | ||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243 | |||
|walk=1.19 | |||
|hp=57 | |||
|attack=83 | |||
|defense=57 | |||
|speed=70 | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Raikou dex entry LoT.png|thumb|230px|Raikou in {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Pokédex]] | |||
* Raikou, along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>http://kai-you.net/article/5034</ref> | * Raikou, along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>http://kai-you.net/article/5034</ref> | ||
* 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|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 1 Special Attack 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. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Raikou may be particularly based on the | 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. Raikou is also based on dogs. | ||
In terms of physical build, Raikou may be based on the ''{{wp|Smilodon}}'', 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" | In terms of physical build, Raikou may be based on the ''{{wp|Smilodon}}'', 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" on its forehead may be similar to Entei's head ornament, being either a helmet or crown that signifies courage and power. | ||
The flowing purple | The flowing purple cloud 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==== | ||