Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Raikou

Raikou

Thunder Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Raikou is a Electric Type Thunder Pokémon, with a 0.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Raikou can be found with Pressure as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 1 Special Attack, 2 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 580 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Raikou Stats & Abilities
Raikou Evolutions
Raikou Locations
Raikou Weakness
Raikou Best Moves
Raikou Level Up Moves
Raikou TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Raikou

Raikou Stats and Abilities

Based on Raikou Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Raikou Highest IV Stat is Speed 115 and the Lowest being Defense 75.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	90	290	384
D	Attack	85	157	295
E	Defense	75	139	273
A	Special Attack	115	211	361
D	Special Defense	100	184	328
C	Speed	115	211	361
S	Total	580


Raikou	Detail
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Special Attack, 2 Speed
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	80 (20,304–20,560 steps)


Abilities	Description
Pressure Ability 1	Pressure makes any attack targeted at the ability-bearer - regardless of whether it hits - use 2 PP instead of 1.
Inner Focus Hidden Ability	Inner Focus prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt.

How To Evolve Raikou in BDSP

The Pokemon Raikou does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Raikou in BDSP

How To Get Raikou In Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Raikou is one of the three Legendary Beasts alongside Entei and Suicune.

Brilliant Diamond Exclusive Pokemon

First obtain the Explorer Kit from the Old Man in Eterna City.
Go underground, while in the Grand Underground you have a Rare chance while mining to mine a Mysterious Shard.
After you have beat the game (Battling and Winning the Champion) - You will need 3 Mysterious Shards or 1 Mysterious Shard L to obtain the Johto Slate.
Travel to Ramanas Park located in Route 221, after you enter you can purchase the Johto Slate from one of the Vendors.
NOTE: You will need to purchase the current Slates available before new slates will appear in shop.
Take the Johto Slate to the corresponding room and place it on the pedestal, you will be transported and the Raikou encounter will begin. 1 Johto Slate per encounter.

Raikou has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Ramanas Park	Interact	Raikou Lv. ?

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Raikou Weakness

Raikou is a Electric Type pokemon. This will cause Raikou to take More Damage from Ground Type Moves, and Less Damage from Flying, Steel, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Raikou Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground
0.5x Less Damage	Flying Steel Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Raikou Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon
S	Garchomp
A	Swampert
A	Rhyperior
A	Mamoswine

What pokemon is Raikou Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Dragonite

Best Moves Raikou in BDSP

Best Moveset for Raikou Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
78	Zap Cannon	Special	180	50	5	Paralyzes opponent.
72	Thunder	Special	165	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
42	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
54	Discharge	Special	120	100	15	May paralyze opponent.

Best Moveset for Raikou TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM25	Thunder	Special	165	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Raikou Lv Up Moves

Raikou TM Moves

Raikou Level Up Moves

List of Moves Raikou can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Extreme Speed	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first.
1	Thunder Shock	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Special May paralyze opponent.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Charge	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Defense and next Electric move's power increases.
1	Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
6	Spark	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May paralyze opponent.
12	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
18	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
24	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
30	Thunder Fang	Power: 97.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
36	Howl	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack.
42	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
48	Extrasensory	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
54	Discharge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
60	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
66	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
72	Thunder	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
78	Zap Cannon	Power: 180 Acc: 50 PP: 5 Special Paralyzes opponent.

Raikou TM Moves

List of Moves Raikou can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM04	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM43	Volt Switch	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special User must switch out after attacking.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM49	Scald	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM57	Charge Beam	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM78	Snarl	Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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