As a Legendary, Raging Bolt gets solid stats across the board, though it doesn't dominate any single category. Electric/Dragon from Gen 9 gives it a unique niche. Only weak to Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
Raw Sp. Atk carries Raging Bolt's bulk more than the defenses do. Attack barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A very hard to catch Paradox Pokemon that yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Raging Bolt Weakness
AvgIce, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves hit Raging Bolt for super-effective damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Raging Bolt's overall bulk (125/91/89) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
A Electric/Dragon-type legendary, Raging Bolt doesn't evolve or breed. At 590 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own.
How to Evolve
This build takes hits and hits back. Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Protosynthesis supports the gameplan, and a spread EV build EVs mean Raging Bolt doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Best Raging Bolt Moveset
- Thunderclap
- Dragon Pulse
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Raging Bolt. TMs unlock Normal and Fighting coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Draco Meteor and Zap Cannon into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Raging Bolt is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
At 590 BST, Raging Bolt is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Raging Bolt doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Electric/Dragon type with 590 BST.
Protosynthesis raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy — that's the one you want on Raging Bolt. It's the only ability Raging Bolt has.
Base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Raging Bolt is a special attacker with base 137 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Raging Bolt can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
First obtainable in Scarlet & Violet, Raging Bolt has been featured in 1 titles across 1 generation. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A