Pokédex - Raikou (Black Version)
![[Picture of Raikou]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/243.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #243 |
| Height | 1.9 m (6'3") |
| Weight | 178.0 kg (392.4 lb) |
| Type | ELECTRIC |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Raikou]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAALElEQVQ4y2NgoAP4T6nG/+QY9B8Ppr0B/4nAw92AgY8FqhjAQKlmbIYMUgAAzbdSrjATSXcAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 3 |
| Base Experience | 261 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | Unknown gender |
| Friendship | 35 |
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 20480 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 2; Special Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Pressure |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Volt Absorb |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Raikou
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Speed | 115 |
| Special Attack | 115 |
| Special Defense | 100 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Raikou - Thunder Pokémon
It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
French
Raikou - Pokémon Foudre
German
Raikou - Donner
Spanish
Raikou - Pokémon Trueno
Italian
Raikou - Pokémon Tuono
Japanese
ライコウ (RAIKOU) - いかずちポケモン (IkazuchiPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Raikou Evolves)
No evolutions.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Raikou)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 8 | ThunderShock | ELECTRIC | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 15 | Roar | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcekp |
| 22 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 29 | Spark | ELECTRIC | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 36 | Reflect | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 43 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 50 | Thunder Fang | ELECTRIC | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 57 | Discharge | ELECTRIC | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 30 | All exc. user | be |
| 64 | Extrasensory | PSYCHIC | Special | 80 | 100 | 30 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 71 | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | 0 | 101 | 5 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 78 | Calm Mind | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 85 | Thunder | ELECTRIC | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Raikou learn in Pokémon Black?
Raikou can learn the following moves:
Aura Sphere
- Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: WIN2011 (ID: 2071)
- Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: GAMESTP (ID: 1031)
- Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: HVR2011 (ID: 2071)
- Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: INV2011 (ID: 2071)
- Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: クラウン (ID: 6180)
- Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: 크라운시티 (ID: 9180)
BiteRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
BulldozeTM78
Calm Mind
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 81
- TM04
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 78
Charge BeamTM57
Crunch
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 61
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 43
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
DischargeLevel 57
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
ExtrasensoryDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 64
ExtremeSpeed
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: WIN2011 (ID: 2071)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: GAMESTP (ID: 1031)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: HVR2011 (ID: 2071)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: INV2011 (ID: 2071)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: クラウン (ID: 6180)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: 크라운시티 (ID: 9180)
FacadeTM42
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Giga ImpactTM68
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Iron HeadPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Iron TailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM23
LeerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Light ScreenDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM16
Magnet RisePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Psych Up
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77
QuashTM60
Quick Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 71
Reflect
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 51
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 36
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Roar
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15
Rock ClimbBefore Black/White: HM08
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM06
- Black/White Versions and Later: TM94
RoundTM48
SandstormRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Shadow BallDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM30
Shock WaveBefore Black/White: TM34
Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
SnarlTM95
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Spark
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 29
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
SwiftEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Thunder
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl; Diamond/Pearl: Level 71
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 85
Thunder FangLevel 50
Thunder Wave
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM73
ThunderShock
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 11
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8
ThunderboltRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Volt SwitchTM72
Weather Ball
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: WIN2011 (ID: 2071)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: GAMESTP (ID: 1031)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: HVR2011 (ID: 2071)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: INV2011 (ID: 2071)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: クラウン (ID: 6180)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: 크라운시티 (ID: 9180)
Wild ChargeTM93
Zap Cannon
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: WIN2011 (ID: 2071)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: GAMESTP (ID: 1031)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: HVR2011 (ID: 2071)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: INV2011 (ID: 2071)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: クラウン (ID: 6180)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Pokémon Distribution: 크라운시티 (ID: 9180)