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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Raikou | prev=Blissey | next=Entei|type=electric|| prevnum=242| nextnum=244}}
{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Raikou | prev=Blissey | next=Entei | prevnum=242 | nextnum=244 | type=electric }}
{{Pokémon Infobox |
{{Pokémon Infobox
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'''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]].


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.


Along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[legendary beasts]] created by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.
Along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.


==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. Raikou's mane looks like dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lighting. 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 covers 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 rear thighs.
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 covers 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.


[[SS023|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.
[[SS023|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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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 members of [[Team Rocket]] hunt down and attempt to catch Raikou.


====[[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====
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===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 his Gym.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Anabel Raikou Adventures.png|thumb|Raikou in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Anabel Raikou Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raikou in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)}}
Raikou appeared in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of the fourth and final {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{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]]'', 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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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros.]] Series===
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]].
====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]====
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=====
Raikou also appears in Melee as a trophy.
''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.
 
=====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.''
 
'''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.''


==Game data==
==Game data==
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou|English|United States|40[[File:ShinyIIStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|November 22 to 29, 2001;<br>December 7 to 20, 2001;<br>June 22 to 28, 2002;<br>July 5 to 11, 2002;<br>November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Shiny Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou|English|United States|40[[File:ShinyIIStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|November 22 to 29, 2001;<br>December 7 to 20, 2001;<br>June 22 to 28, 2002;<br>July 5 to 11, 2002;<br>November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Shiny Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Journey Across America Raikou|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Raikou|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006;<br>October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006;<br>October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Party of the Decade Raikou|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Raikou|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Crown Raikou|Japanese|Japan|30|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Raikou|Japanese|Japan|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Shinsegae Raikou|Korean|South Korea|30|September 11 to October 24, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shinsegae Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Shinsegae Raikou|Korean|South Korea|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 11 to October 24, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shinsegae Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Crown City Raikou|Korean|South Korea|30|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Raikou|Korean|South Korea|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|GameStop Raikou|English|North America|30|January 3 to 9, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Raikou|English|North America|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|January 3 to 9, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|English|Wi-Fi|30|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|English|Wi-Fi|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|French|Wi-Fi|30|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|French|Wi-Fi|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|German|Wi-Fi|30|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|German|Wi-Fi|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats
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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===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}}
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/6|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''|Beautiful|2|2}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''|Beautiful|2|2}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|||Tough|2|3}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|||Tough|2|3}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level6|8|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|8|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|15|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|15|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Cool|3|0}}
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===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Sidegame
type=electric |
|type=electric
ndex=243 |
|ndex=243
Trozei=yes |
|Trozei=yes
rarity=Rare |
|rarity=Rare
Dungeon=yes |
|Dungeon=yes
body=1 |
|body=1
rate=0.1 |
|rate=0.1
area=Sacred Field |
|area=Sacred Field
P1=I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields! |
|P1=I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields!
P2=I don't like this... My HP is cut to half? |
|P2=I don't like this... My HP is cut to half?
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 |
|Ranger=yes
group=Electric |
|group=Electric
assist=Electric |
|assist=Electric
field=Recharge |
|field=Recharge
fieldpower=3 |
|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 |
|Dungeon2=yes
body2=2 |
|body2=2
rate2=5 |
|rate2=5
iq=D |
|iq=D
rumble2=yes |
|rumble2=yes
rumble2attack=4|  
|rumble2attack=4
rumble2defense=3|  
|rumble2defense=3
rumble2speed=4|
|rumble2speed=4
Ranger3=yes |
|Ranger3=yes
group3=Electric |
|group3=Electric
assist3=Electric |
|assist3=Electric
field3=None |
|field3=None
field3power=- |
|field3power=-
browser3=It creates waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack. |
|browser3=It creates waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack.
}}
}}


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* 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>
[[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 is the only Pokémon with the [[Effort values|EV yield]] 1 Sp. Atk and 2 Speed.  
* Raikou's [[effort values|EV]] yield (1 Sp. Atk 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 is 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 is 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.
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.  
 
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.


====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==
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|de=Raikou|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|de=Raikou|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Raikou|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Raikou|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ko=라이코 ''Raiko''|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=Transliteration of English name
|ru=Райку ''Raiku''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
}}
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]
* [[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
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{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{Smash Bros.}}
{{Smash Bros.}}
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Blissey | next=Entei|type=electric|| prevnum=242| nextnum=244}}
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Blissey | next=Entei | prevnum=242 | nextnum=244 | type=electric }}
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{{-}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
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[[de:Raikou]]
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[[fr:Raikou]]
[[fr:Raikou]]
[[it:Raikou]]
[[it:Raikou]]
[[ja:ライコウ]]
[[ja:ライコウ]]
[[pl:Raikou]]
[[pl:Raikou]]
[[pt:Raikou (pokémon)]]
[[zh:雷公]]
[[zh:雷公]]
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