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Raikou - #243Pokemon GO

TYPE
Electric
CANDY
3
STARDUST
100
DISTANCE
20KM

Raikou

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 No

#243

Capture Rate

2%

Flee Rate

4%

New Move

100000 100

Raikou Weaknesses and Strengths

Raikou is a Electric type Pokemon. When dealing damage with Electric Type Moves, they will deal an additional 20% damage.

Weak Against
TypesDamage
Ground 160%
Resistant Against
TypesDamage
Flying 62.5%
Steel 62.5%
Electric 62.5%

Best Moves for Raikou in Pokemon GO

Below you can find the best Fast Move and Charge Move combo for Raikou.

We simulate the damage (DPS) of two moves combined and then rank them based on how much damage they deal over a period of time (CDPS).

Fast Move Charge Move DPS CDPS
Volt Switch Wild Charge 52.04555.34
Thunder Shock Wild Charge 51.54548.26
Thunder Shock Thunderbolt 48.40515.73
Volt Switch Thunderbolt 48.90514.56
Thunder Shock Shadow Ball 43.33497.64
Volt Switch Shadow Ball 43.83493.25
Volt Switch Thunder 60.50483.62
Thunder Shock Thunder 60.00473.12
Volt Switch Return 60.50459.97
Thunder Shock Return 60.00453.97

All Moves for Raikou

Below are all the moves that Raikou can learn. Some moves are only available using Elite TM items.

Move Type Power DPS Duration Energy
ThunderCharged100502400ms-100
ThunderboltCharged8038.42500ms-50
Wild ChargeCharged9041.542600ms-50
Shadow BallCharged10033.333000ms-50
FrustrationCharged1052000ms-33
ReturnCharged3550700ms-33
Volt SwitchQuick1410.51600ms21
Thunder ShockQuick510600ms8

Raikou Evolution

Best Raikou Raid Counters in Pokemon GO

Below you can find the best counters for Raikou Raids and the best movesets to use. We run a simulation with every Pokemon GO in our database to figure out the quickest time to defeat (TTK) Raikou in a raid.

#383
Primal Groudon

Primal Groudon

TTK: 1287.00

Mud Shot
Earthquake
#445
Mega Garchomp

Mega Garchomp

TTK: 1492.40

Dragon Tail
Earth Power
#464
Shadow Rhyperior

Shadow Rhyperior

TTK: 1498.80

Mud Slap
Earthquake
#383
Groudon

Groudon

TTK: 1507.90

Mud Shot
Precipice Blades
#445
Shadow Garchomp

Shadow Garchomp

TTK: 1629.10

Dragon Tail
Earth Power
#112
Shadow Rhydon

Shadow Rhydon

TTK: 1651.40

Mud Slap
Earthquake
#623
Shadow Golurk

Shadow Golurk

TTK: 1716.80

Mud Slap
Earth Power
#232
Shadow Donphan

Shadow Donphan

TTK: 1719.00

Mud Slap
Earthquake
#076
Shadow Golem

Shadow Golem

TTK: 1724.00

Mud Slap
Earthquake
#464
Rhyperior

Rhyperior

TTK: 1770.80

Mud Slap
Earthquake
#384
Mega Rayquaza

Mega Rayquaza

TTK: 1813.50

Dragon Tail
Outrage
#260
Mega Swampert

Mega Swampert

TTK: 1865.20

Water Gun
Earthquake
#150
Shadow Mewtwo

Shadow Mewtwo

TTK: 1876.20

Confusion
Psystrike
#553
Krookodile

Krookodile

TTK: 1888.80

Mud Slap
Earthquake
#065
Mega Alakazam

Mega Alakazam

TTK: 1907.60

Confusion
Psychic
#445
Garchomp

Garchomp

TTK: 1924.40

Dragon Tail
Earth Power
#260
Shadow Swampert

Shadow Swampert

TTK: 1929.60

Mud Shot
Earthquake
#094
Mega Gengar

Mega Gengar

TTK: 1931.50

Lick
Shadow Ball
#254
Mega Sceptile

Mega Sceptile

TTK: 1938.40

Fury Cutter
Frenzy Plant
#112
Rhydon

Rhydon

TTK: 1961.40

Mud Slap
Earthquake

Other Raikou Forms

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Raikou

Raikou

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