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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Raikou | prev=Blissey | next=Entei|type=electric|| prevnum=242| nextnum=244}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Pokémon Infobox |
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Raikou}}
name=Raikou |
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=242|prev=Blissey|nextnum=244|next=Entei|round=none}}
jname=ライコウ |
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Raikou}}
tmname=Raikou |
|}
ndex=243 |
{{Pokémon Infobox
oldjdex=238 |
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|jname=ライコウ
hdex=378 |
|tmname=Raikou
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|ndex=243
obrow=126 |
|oldjdex=238
typebox=1 |
|jdex=243
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|fbrow=203
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|obrow=126
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|type1=Electric
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|category=Thunder
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|height-ftin=6'03"
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|height-m=1.9
abilityn=d |
|weight-lbs=392.4
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|weight-kg=178.0
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|abilityn=d
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|ability1=Pressure
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|abilityd=Inner Focus
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|abilityold=Volt Absorb
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|abilityoldcaption=Hidden Ability Gen. V-VI{{tt|*|Raikou with this Ability was never made available legitimately.}}
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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]] 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.


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==
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.


==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===
{{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)}}
{{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}} later captures Raikou in the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} saga.  
 
{{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.
{{-}}
{{-}}


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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=====
''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==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Raikou first appears alongside {{p|Suicune}} up on [[Revelation Mountain]] where they confronted {{mdc|Krookodile|smd}} believing he turned {{p|Entei}} to stone but discovered {{p|Nuzleaf}} was responsible and was turned to stone. Raikou later helped the {{player}} and [[Partner Pokémon|partner]] escape from the [[Voidlands]].
===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}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire {{m|thunderbolt}}s at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing {{m|thunder}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This rough Pokémon stores energy in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This rough Pokémon stores energy in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
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|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The {{m|roar}}s of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
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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]])}}
|}
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{{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 |
|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 |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
field=Recharge |
fieldpower=3 |
loop=11 |
MinEXP=500 |
MaxEXP=600 |
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/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243
|body=2
|rate=5
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=11
|MinEXP=500
|MaxEXP=600
|browser=Raikou is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that dashes while dropping thunderbolts.
}}
|-
{{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+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=180
|attack=241
|defense=210
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Volt Switch}}
|special={{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}
}}
|}


===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 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.
 
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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==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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<references/>
==External links==
==External links==


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