#0243Generation 2
Raikou — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Electric
Raikou is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Base Stats
| HP | 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | |
| Defense | 75 | |
| Sp. Atk | 115 | |
| Sp. Def | 100 | |
| Speed | 115 | |
| Total | 580 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Thunder Pokémon
- Height
- 1.9 m (6′03″)
- Weight
- 178.0 kg (392.4 lbs)
- Ability
- Pressure
- Hidden Ability
- Inner Focus
- EV Yield
- 1 Sp. Atk, 2 Speed
- Catch Rate
- 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 35 (lower than normal)
- Base Exp.
- 261
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Egg Groups
- Undiscovered
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Raikou differed:
- In Generations 5-6, Raikou has Volt Absorbas its hidden ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Raikou has a base experience yield of 216.
- In Generation 2, Raikou has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Raikou?
Raikou is a Electric type Pokemon, classified as the Thunder Pokémon.
What does Raikou evolve into?
Raikou does not evolve into another Pokemon.
What are Raikou's base stats?
Raikou has 90 HP, 85 Attack, 75 Defense, 115 Sp. Atk, 100 Sp. Def and 115 Speed, for a base stat total of 580.
What abilities can Raikou have?
Raikou can have the ability Pressure, plus Inner Focus as a hidden ability.