Pokédex - Raikou (Emerald Version)
![[Picture of Raikou]](../pictures/emerald/front/normal/243.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #243 |
| Hoenn | #378 |
| 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 |
| Starting Catch Rate | 3 |
| Base Experience | 216 |
| 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 |
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
RAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.
French
Raikou - Pokémon Foudre
RAIKOU incarne la vitesse de l'éclair. Les rugissements de ce POKéMON libèrent des ondes de choc provenant du ciel, frappant le sol avec la puissance de la foudre.
German
Raikou - Donner
RAIKOU ist so schnell wie der Blitz. Sein Gebrüll sendet Schockwellen aus, die wie Donnerschläge durch die Luft beben und den Boden erschüttern.
Spanish
Raikou - Pokémon Trueno
Tiene la velocidad del rayo. Al rugir, emite ondas de choque que se esparcen vibrando por el aire y sacuden el suelo como si fueran auténticas descargas de rayo.
Italian
Raikou - Pokémon Tuono
RAIKOU rappresenta la velocità del fulmine. Il suo ruggito crea terrificanti onde sonore e scuote il suolo come se fosse percosso dalla furia di un fulmine.
Japanese
ライコウ (RAIKOU) - いかずちポケモン (IkazuchiPOKEMON)
かみなりの スピードを やどした ポケモン。 その とおぼえは かみなりが おちた ときの ように くうきを ふるわせ だいちを ゆるがす。 (Kaminarino SUPIIDOwo yadoshita POKEMON. Sono tooboeha kaminariga ochita tokino youni kuukiwo furuwase daichiwo yurugasu. )
Evolutions (When Raikou Evolves)
No evolutions.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Raikou)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Emerald Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | DARK | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 11 | ThunderShock | ELECTRIC | 40 | 100 | 30 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 21 | Roar | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 31 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 41 | Spark | ELECTRIC | 65 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 51 | Reflect | PSYCHIC | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 61 | Crunch | DARK | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 71 | Thunder | ELECTRIC | 120 | 70 | 10 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 81 | Calm Mind | PSYCHIC | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Raikou learn in Pokémon Emerald?
Raikou can learn the following moves:
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Level 81
- TM04
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 51
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 71
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor