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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Raikou | prev=Blissey | next=Entei|type=electric|| prevnum=242| nextnum=244}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Pokémon Infobox |
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=242|prev=Blissey|nextnum=244|next=Entei|roundleft=tl|roundright=tr}}
name=Raikou |
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Raikou}}
jname=ライコウ |
|}
tmname=Raikou |
{{Pokémon Infobox
ndex=243 |
|name=Raikou
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|jname=ライコウ
jdex=243 |
|tmname=Raikou
hdex=378 |
|ndex=243
fbrow=203 |
|oldjdex=238
obrow=126 |
|jdex=243
typebox=1 |
|fbrow=203
type1=Electric |
|obrow=126
species=Thunder |
|typebox=1
height-ftin=6'03" |
|type1=Electric
height-m=1.9 |
|category=Thunder
weight-lbs=392.4 |
|height-ftin=6'03"
weight-kg=178.0 |
|height-m=1.9
abilityn=d |
|weight-lbs=392.4
ability1=Pressure |
|weight-kg=178.0
abilityd=Volt Absorb |
|abilityn=d
egggroupn=0 |
|ability1=Pressure
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|abilityd=Volt Absorb
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|egggroupn=0
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|evtotal=3
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|evsa=1
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|evsp=2
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
|expyield=261
color=Yellow |
|oldexp=216
catchrate=3 |
|lv100exp=1,250,000
body=08 |
|color=Yellow
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|catchrate=3
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|body=08
friendship=35 |
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|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]].
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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]] 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.
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==
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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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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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===[[Super Smash Bros.]] Series===
===[[Super Smash Bros.]] Series===
====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]====
====[[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]].
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=====
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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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====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>}}
|}
|}
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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|
{{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===
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===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 |
|body=1
Dungeon=yes |
|rate=0.1
body=1 |
|area=Sacred Field
rate=0.1 |
|P1=I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields!
area=Sacred Field |
|P2=I don't like this... My HP is cut to half?
P1=I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields! |
|P3=This is it... The power of lightning fails here...
P2=I don't like this... My HP is cut to half? |
|PL=I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me!
P3=This is it... The power of lightning fails here... |
}}
PL=I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me! |
|-
Ranger=yes |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243
group=Electric |
|body=2
assist=Electric |
|rate=5
field=Recharge |
|IQ=D
fieldpower=3 |
}}
loop=11 |
|-
MinEXP=500 |
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
MaxEXP=600 |
|group=Electric
browser=Raikou is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that dashes while dropping thunderbolts. |
|assist=Electric
Dungeon2=yes |
|fieldpower=3
body2=2 |
|field=Recharge
rate2=5 |
|loop=11
iq=D |
|MinEXP=500
rumble2=yes |
|MaxEXP=600
rumble2attack=4|
|browser=Raikou is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that dashes while dropping thunderbolts.
rumble2defense=3|
}}
rumble2speed=4|
|-
Ranger3=yes |
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
group3=Electric |
|group=Electric
assist3=Electric |
|assist=Electric
field3=None |
|field=None
field3power=- |
|past=NA
browser3=It creates waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack. |
|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
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==Notes==
==Notes==
<references/>
<references/>
==External links==
==External links==


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{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{Smash Bros.}}
{{Smash Bros.}}
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Blissey | next=Entei|type=electric|| prevnum=242| nextnum=244}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=242|prev=Blissey|nextnum=244|next=Entei}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}


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