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.
Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ground, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Grass, Flying, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Electric |
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Raging Bolt View Braviary builds →U Turn17-20% Close Combat28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Raging Bolt View Corviknight builds →U Turn10-12% | ||
A Electric/Dragon-type legendary, Raging Bolt doesn't evolve or breed. At 590 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
This build takes hits and hits back. Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Protosynthesis supports the gameplan, and spread EVs mean Raging Bolt doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Raging Bolt best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Thunderclap
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderclap
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Thunderclap
- Thunderbolt
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Thunderclap
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
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 has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
First obtainable in Scarlet & Violet, Raging Bolt has been featured in 1 titles across 2 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves