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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Raikou

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Raikou is a Electric Type Thunder Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground type moves. You can find and catch Raikou using our guide below on How To Obtain this pokemon. The Max IV Stats of Raikou are 90 HP, 85 Attack, 115 SP Attack, 75 Defense, 100 SP Defense, and 115 Speed.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield RaikouPokemon Sword and Shield Shiny Raikou
    Regular
    Shiny
    Raikou Galar Pokedex ID: C243
    Electric
    392.4lbs
    Weight
    Thunder Pokémon
    Category
    6'03"
    Height
    Exp Group
    20,480
    Egg Steps
    Hatch Cycle
    2 Speed Point(s) / 1 Sp. Attack Point(s)
    Ev Yield
    Slow
    Exp Group
    ♂
    ♀
    Gender

    Click/Tap the buttons to navigate the Raikou Guide.

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    List of Raikou Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

    Total580
    HP90
    Attack85
    Defense75
    Special Attack115
    Special Defense100
    Speed115

    Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Raikou to have is Hasty, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Defense stats.

    Raikou Abilities

    AbilityTypeEffect
    PressureNormal By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.
    Inner FocusHidden The Pokémon’s intensely focused, and that protects the Pokémon from flinching.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Raikou Evolutions

    How do i evolve Raikou in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

    Currently Pokemon Sword and Shield Raikou does not have an evolution form in Generation 8.

    Raikou Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Where do i find and how to get Raikou?

    Raikou does not normally spawn in the wild, you will need to find this pokemon using a different method.

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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Raikou Raids

    Where do i find Raikou Raids?

    You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Raikou Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

    This pokemon does not spawn as a raid.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Raikou Weakness

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

    DamageTypes
    4.0x
    Damage
    2.0x
    Damage
    Ground
    0.5x
    Damage
    Flying
    Steel
    Electric
    0.25x
    Damage
    Immune to Damage

    What pokemon is Raikou Weak Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Rhyperior Ground Rock535
    Mamoswine Ice Ground530
    Hippowdon Ground525
    Flygon Ground Dragon520
    Steelix Steel Ground510

    What pokemon is Raikou Strong Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Togekiss Fairy Flying545
    Gyarados Water Flying540
    Noivern Flying Dragon535
    Charizard Fire Flying534
    Jolteon Electric525
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    Pokemon SW and SH Raikou Moves List

    What moves can Raikou learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

    Raikou can learn the electric type move Zap Cannon at level 78. This Special move Paralyzes opponent. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Electric type +50% STAB damage.

    • Level Up Moves
      (Learned)
    • TM Moves
      (Reusable Item)
    • TR Moves
      (One Time Use Item)

    Raikou Level Up Moves

    LvlMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    1Extreme SpeedPhysical801005User attacks first.
    1Thunder ShockSpecial6010030May paralyze opponent.
    1LeerStatus—10030Lowers opponent's Defense.
    1ChargeStatus——20Raises user's Special Defense and next Electric move's power increases.
    1Quick AttackPhysical4010030User attacks first.
    6SparkPhysical97.510020May paralyze opponent.
    12BitePhysical6010025May cause flinching.
    18Calm MindStatus——20Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
    24RoarStatus——20In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
    30Thunder FangPhysical97.59515May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
    36HowlStatus——40Raises user's Attack.
    42CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
    48ExtrasensorySpecial8010020May cause flinching.
    54DischargeSpecial12010015May paralyze opponent.
    60ReflectStatus——20Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
    66Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
    72ThunderSpecial1657010May paralyze opponent.
    78Zap CannonSpecial180505Paralyzes opponent.

    TM Moves Raikou can learn

    TMMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
    TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
    TM14Thunder WaveStatus—9020Paralyzes opponent.
    TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
    TM17Light ScreenStatus——30Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
    TM18ReflectStatus——20Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
    TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
    TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
    TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TM32SandstormStatus——10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
    TM33Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
    TM34Sunny DayStatus——5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
    TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
    TM40SwiftSpecial60—20Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
    TM41Helping HandStatus——20In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
    TM46Weather BallSpecial5010010Move's power and type changes with the weather.
    TM66Thunder FangPhysical97.59515May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
    TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
    TM80Volt SwitchSpecial10510020User must switch out after attacking.
    TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM85SnarlSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
    TM90Electric TerrainStatus——10Prevents all Pokémon from falling asleep for 5 turns.
    TM93Eerie ImpulseStatus—10015Sharply lowers opponent's Special Attack.

    Raikou TR Moves

    TRMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
    TR08ThunderboltSpecial13510015May paralyze opponent.
    TR09ThunderSpecial1657010May paralyze opponent.
    TR12AgilityStatus——30Sharply raises user's Speed.
    TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
    TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
    TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
    TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
    TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR49Calm MindStatus——20Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
    TR56Aura SphereSpecial80—20Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
    TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
    TR84ScaldSpecial8010015May burn opponent.
    TR86Wild ChargePhysical13510015User receives recoil damage.
    TR95Throat ChopPhysical8010015Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.
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