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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Raikou | prev=Blissey | next=Entei | {{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Raikou | prev=Blissey | next=Entei | prevnum=242 | nextnum=244 | type=electric }} | ||
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name=Raikou | | |name=Raikou | ||
jname=ライコウ | | |jname=ライコウ | ||
tmname=Raikou | | |tmname=Raikou | ||
ndex=243 | | |ndex=243 | ||
oldjdex=238 | | |oldjdex=238 | ||
jdex=243 | |jdex=243 | ||
|fbrow=203 | |||
fbrow=203 | | |obrow=126 | ||
obrow=126 | | |typebox=1 | ||
typebox=1 | | |type1=Electric | ||
type1=Electric | | |category=Thunder | ||
|height-ftin=6'03" | |||
height-ftin=6'03" | | |height-m=1.9 | ||
height-m=1.9 | | |weight-lbs=392.4 | ||
weight-lbs=392.4 | | |weight-kg=178.0 | ||
weight-kg=178.0 | | |abilityn=d | ||
abilityn=d | | |ability1=Pressure | ||
ability1=Pressure | | |abilityd=Volt Absorb | ||
abilityd=Volt Absorb | | |egggroupn=0 | ||
egggroupn= | |egggroup1=Undiscovered | ||
egggroup1=Undiscovered | | |gendercode=255 | ||
gendercode=255 | | |eggcycles=81 | ||
eggcycles=81 | | |evtotal=3 | ||
evtotal=3 | | |evsa=1 | ||
evsa=1 | | |evsp=2 | ||
evsp=2 | | |expyield=261 | ||
expyield=261 | | |oldexp=216 | ||
oldexp=216 | | |lv100exp=1,250,000 | ||
lv100exp=1,250,000 | | |color=Yellow | ||
color=Yellow | | |catchrate=3 | ||
catchrate=3 | | |body=08 | ||
body=08 | | |pokefordex=raikou | ||
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'''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]. | '''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]. | ||
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It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | ||
Along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[ | Along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Raikou is a quadruped, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end | Raikou is a quadruped, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that covers its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the {{wp|saber-toothed cat}}. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lighting. | ||
[[SS023|As seen in the anime]], Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds. [[The Legend of Thunder!|It is shown]] to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} while barking cries that sound like thunder. | [[SS023|As seen in the anime]], Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds. [[The Legend of Thunder!|It is shown]] to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} while barking cries that sound like thunder. | ||
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Raikou appeared in the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' where members of [[Team Rocket]] hunt down and attempt to catch Raikou. | Raikou appeared in the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' where members of [[Team Rocket]] hunt down and attempt to catch Raikou. | ||
====[[ | ====[[Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)]]==== | ||
A [[ | A [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Shiny Raikou]] made its first movie appearance alongside {{p|Celebi}}, and the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Anabel Raikou Adventures.png|thumb|Raikou in Pokémon Adventures]] | [[File:Anabel Raikou Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raikou in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
===In the movie adaptations=== | |||
{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)}} | |||
Raikou appeared in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of the fourth and final {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}} | |||
Raikou appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first real appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', where it along with Entei tests Falkner and were joined by Suicune in ''[[PS138|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', discussing about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'', where it was awakened by {{adv|Yellow}} along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] looking for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to help them defeat the [[Masked Man]] to free {{p|Ho-Oh}} and repay the debt of the latter for saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with [[Lt. Surge]] after encountering and escaping [[Falkner]], and later {{adv|Gold}}. Once Ho-Oh is freed and [[Pryce]], the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Entei}}. | Raikou appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first real appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', where it along with Entei tests Falkner and were joined by Suicune in ''[[PS138|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', discussing about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'', where it was awakened by {{adv|Yellow}} along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] looking for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to help them defeat the [[Masked Man]] to free {{p|Ho-Oh}} and repay the debt of the latter for saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with [[Lt. Surge]] after encountering and escaping [[Falkner]], and later {{adv|Gold}}. Once Ho-Oh is freed and [[Pryce]], the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Entei}}. | ||
{{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} also owns a Raikou in the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} saga. It has been confirmed that it is the same Raikou as the one that befriended Gold, having caught it sometime before the {{chap|Emerald}} in Johto. Raikou is more powerful than any other Electric-type Pokémon in the manga because billowing thunder clouds follow it everywhere carried on its back, allowing it to perform powerful attacks, such as {{m|Thunder}}, more quickly and efficiently than regular Electric Pokémon. Despite clearly possessing sentient intelligence like its fellow beasts, it obeyed Anabel's commands to battle {{adv|Emerald}} without question while she was under psychic control of [[Guile Hideout]]. After he is defeated and the Battle Frontier is saved, Raikou is seen interacting with Gold and {{adv|Crystal}}, and has | {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} also owns a Raikou in the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} saga. It has been confirmed that it is the same Raikou as the one that befriended Gold, having caught it sometime before the {{chap|Emerald}} in Johto. Raikou is more powerful than any other Electric-type Pokémon in the manga because billowing thunder clouds follow it everywhere carried on its back, allowing it to perform powerful attacks, such as {{m|Thunder}}, more quickly and efficiently than regular Electric Pokémon. Despite clearly possessing sentient intelligence like its fellow beasts, it obeyed Anabel's commands to battle {{adv|Emerald}} without question while she was under psychic control of [[Guile Hideout]]. After he is defeated and the Battle Frontier is saved, Raikou is seen interacting with Gold and {{adv|Crystal}}, and has since reappeared in the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}. | ||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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===[[Super Smash Bros.]] Series=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros.]] Series=== | ||
====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]==== | ====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]==== | ||
When released from a [[Poké Ball]], Raikou releases a powerful {{m|Spark}} attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only [[ | When released from a [[Poké Ball]], Raikou releases a powerful {{m|Spark}} attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only [[Legendary beasts|Legendary beast]] that does not return in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. | ||
=====Trophy Information===== | =====Trophy Information===== | ||
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=II}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This rough Pokémon stores energy in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This rough Pokémon stores energy in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}} | ||
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===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
====Base stats==== | ====Base stats==== | ||
{{BaseStats| | {{BaseStats | ||
type=electric| | |type=electric | ||
HP= 90 | | |HP= 90 | ||
Attack= 85 | | |Attack= 85 | ||
Defense=75 | | |Defense=75 | ||
SpAtk= 115 | | |SpAtk= 115 | ||
SpDef= 100 | | |SpDef= 100 | ||
Speed= 115 }} | |Speed= 115 }} | ||
====Pokéathlon stats==== | ====Pokéathlon stats==== | ||
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===Type effectiveness=== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
{{TypeEffectiveness| | {{TypeEffectiveness | ||
type1=electric| | |type1=electric | ||
Normal= 100 | | |Normal= 100 | ||
Fighting=100 | | |Fighting=100 | ||
Flying= 50 | | |Flying= 50 | ||
Poison= 100 | | |Poison= 100 | ||
Ground= 200 | | |Ground= 200 | ||
Rock= 100 | | |Rock= 100 | ||
Bug= 100 | | |Bug= 100 | ||
Ghost= 100 | | |Ghost= 100 | ||
Steel= 50 | | |Steel= 50 | ||
|Fire= 100 | |||
Fire= 100 | | |Water= 100 | ||
Water= 100 | | |Grass= 100 | ||
Grass= 100 | | |Electric= 50 | ||
Electric= 50 | | |Psychic= 100 | ||
Psychic= 100 | | |Ice= 100 | ||
Ice= 100 | | |Dragon= 100 | ||
Dragon= 100 | | |Dark= 100 | ||
Dark= 100 | | |Fairy= 100 | ||
Fairy= 100 | | |notes=yes | ||
|voltabsorb=maybe}} | |||
notes=yes| | |||
voltabsorb=maybe | |||
===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
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===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{Sidegame| | {{Sidegame | ||
type=electric | | |type=electric | ||
ndex=243 | | |ndex=243 | ||
Trozei=yes | | |Trozei=yes | ||
rarity=Rare | | |rarity=Rare | ||
Dungeon=yes | | |Dungeon=yes | ||
body=1 | | |body=1 | ||
rate=0.1 | | |rate=0.1 | ||
area=Sacred Field | | |area=Sacred Field | ||
P1=I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields! | | |P1=I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields! | ||
P2=I don't like this... My HP is cut to half? | | |P2=I don't like this... My HP is cut to half? | ||
P3=This is it... The power of lightning fails here... | | |P3=This is it... The power of lightning fails here... | ||
PL=I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me! | | |PL=I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me! | ||
Ranger=yes | | |Ranger=yes | ||
group=Electric | | |group=Electric | ||
assist=Electric | | |assist=Electric | ||
field=Recharge | | |field=Recharge | ||
fieldpower=3 | | |fieldpower=3 | ||
loop=11 | | |loop=11 | ||
MinEXP=500 | | |MinEXP=500 | ||
MaxEXP=600 | | |MaxEXP=600 | ||
browser=Raikou is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that dashes while dropping thunderbolts. | | |browser=Raikou is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that dashes while dropping thunderbolts. | ||
Dungeon2=yes | | |Dungeon2=yes | ||
body2=2 | | |body2=2 | ||
rate2=5 | | |rate2=5 | ||
iq=D | | |iq=D | ||
rumble2=yes | | |rumble2=yes | ||
rumble2attack=4| | |rumble2attack=4 | ||
rumble2defense=3| | |rumble2defense=3 | ||
rumble2speed=4| | |rumble2speed=4 | ||
Ranger3=yes | | |Ranger3=yes | ||
group3=Electric | | |group3=Electric | ||
assist3=Electric | | |assist3=Electric | ||
field3=None | | |field3=None | ||
field3power=- | | |field3power=- | ||
browser3=It creates waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack. | |browser3=It creates waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Raikou | Raikou may be particularly based on the Thunder and Lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'' (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of a {{wp|tiger}}, {{wp|monkey}}, blue {{wp|wolf}} wrapped in lightning, and many other animals. Raikou is specifically based on its tiger form, while the Pokémon {{p|Manectric}} is based on its wolf form. | ||
In terms of physical build, Raikou may be based on the ''{{wp|Smilodon fatalis}}'', a well-known but extinct species of wildcat often referred to as a saber-toothed tiger. Its color and pattern scheme are reminiscent of that of a {{wp|Bengal tiger}}. The stripes that decorate Raikou's body also can be compared to zigzagging thunderbolts and perhaps even scars from claws. The white ruff around Raikou's face is akin to the {{wp|Siberian tiger}}'s thick fur around its neck. In the anime, Raikou is shown to be very agile, swift, stealthy, and a powerful attacker, just like a tiger. The gray "plate" atop its head may be similar to Entei's head ornament, being either a helmet or crown that signifies courage and power. | |||
The flowing purple mane on its back is likely meant to invoke the image of a {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, the cloud type most often associated with thunderstorms. | The flowing purple mane on its back is likely meant to invoke the image of a {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, the cloud type most often associated with thunderstorms. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Raikou could be taken to mean 雷光 ''raikou'' (lightning), which is also the inspiration for the name of {{wp|raijū}}, or it may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and 皇 ''kō'' (emperor). It may also derive from 雷公 ''raikō'' (thunder duke), | Raikou could be taken to mean 雷光 ''raikou'' (lightning), which is also the inspiration for the name of {{wp|raijū}}, or it may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and 皇 ''kō'' (emperor). It may also derive from 雷公 ''raikō'' (thunder duke), the on'yomi reading of {{wp|Lei Gong}}, a Taoist/Daoist deity. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[Legendary beasts]] | |||
* [[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]] | * [[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]] | ||
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]] | * [[Legendary beasts (M13)]] | ||
* [[Legendary beasts]] | * [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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{{Legendary Pokémon}} | {{Legendary Pokémon}} | ||
{{Smash Bros.}} | {{Smash Bros.}} | ||
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Blissey | next=Entei | {{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Blissey | next=Entei | prevnum=242 | nextnum=244 | type=electric }} | ||
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{{Project Pokédex notice}} | {{Project Pokédex notice}} |
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Raikou (Japanese: ライコウ Raikou) is an Electric-type Legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Along with Entei and Suicune, it is one of the Legendary beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.
Biology
Raikou is a quadruped, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that covers its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the saber-toothed cat. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lighting.
As seen in the anime, Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds. It is shown to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou races across grasslands while barking cries that sound like thunder.
In the anime
Major appearances
Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)
Raikou appeared in the Pokémon Chronicles episode, The Legend of Thunder! where members of Team Rocket hunt down and attempt to catch Raikou.
Raikou (M13)
A Shiny Raikou made its first movie appearance alongside Celebi, and the other members of its trio in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Other
Raikou appears at the end of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two), the second half of the special episode based on Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.
Minor appearances
Raikou first appeared in Houndoom's Special Delivery. It was spotted by Togepi and a Houndoom before it disappeared.
The Mauville City Gym Leader Wattson owns many Raikou robots which he uses in his Gym.
Raikou made a small cameo at the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Raikou also had a minor appearance in Dawn's Piplup's dream in Three Sides to Every Story!.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the movie adaptations
- Main article: Raikou (M13)
Raikou appeared in the manga adaptation of the fourth and final Diamond & Pearl series movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Raikou (Adventures)
Raikou appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first real appearance was in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, where it along with Entei tests Falkner and were joined by Suicune in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, discussing about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in Hello, Lickitung, where it was awakened by Yellow along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around Kanto and Johto looking for Trainers to help them defeat the Masked Man to free Ho-Oh and repay the debt of the latter for saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with Lt. Surge after encountering and escaping Falkner, and later Gold. Once Ho-Oh is freed and Pryce, the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with Suicune and Entei.
Anabel also owns a Raikou in the Battle Frontier saga. It has been confirmed that it is the same Raikou as the one that befriended Gold, having caught it sometime before the Emerald arc in Johto. Raikou is more powerful than any other Electric-type Pokémon in the manga because billowing thunder clouds follow it everywhere carried on its back, allowing it to perform powerful attacks, such as Thunder, more quickly and efficiently than regular Electric Pokémon. Despite clearly possessing sentient intelligence like its fellow beasts, it obeyed Anabel's commands to battle Emerald without question while she was under psychic control of Guile Hideout. After he is defeated and the Battle Frontier is saved, Raikou is seen interacting with Gold and Crystal, and has since reappeared in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc.
In the TCG
- Main article: Raikou (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Series
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Raikou releases a powerful Spark attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only Legendary beast that does not return in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Trophy Information
These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Raikou appears as a trophy.
Trophy Information
NA: Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.
PAL: If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.
Game data
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In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou | English | United States | 40 | November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002 |
RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Raikou | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | English | United Kingdom | 70 | June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | Italian | Italy | 70 | June 23 to 25, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | Spanish | Spain | 70 | June 27 to August 27, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Party of the Decade Raikou | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | German | Germany | 70 | September 24 to November 5, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | French | France | 70 | September 26, 2006 |
DPPtHGSS | Crown Raikou | Japanese | Japan | 30 | June 18 to August 31, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | Shinsegae Raikou | Korean | South Korea | 30 | September 11 to October 24, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | Crown City Raikou | Korean | South Korea | 30 | December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | GameStop Raikou | English | North America | 30 | January 3 to 9, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | English | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | French | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | German | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | Italian | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | Spanish | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
Held items
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Stats
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HP: 90
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85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
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Trivia
- Raikou, along with Entei and Suicune, was designed by Muneo Saitō.[1]
- Raikou is the only Pokémon in the anime whose image on the anime Pokédex was of stylized art rather than Ken Sugimori's official artwork.
- Raikou's EV yield (1 Sp. Atk and 2 Speed) is unique.
- Raikou's number in the National Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex is the same: 243.
Origin
Raikou may be particularly based on the Thunder and Lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 raijū (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of a tiger, monkey, blue wolf wrapped in lightning, and many other animals. Raikou is specifically based on its tiger form, while the Pokémon Manectric is based on its wolf form.
In terms of physical build, Raikou may be based on the Smilodon fatalis, a well-known but extinct species of wildcat often referred to as a saber-toothed tiger. Its color and pattern scheme are reminiscent of that of a Bengal tiger. The stripes that decorate Raikou's body also can be compared to zigzagging thunderbolts and perhaps even scars from claws. The white ruff around Raikou's face is akin to the Siberian tiger's thick fur around its neck. In the anime, Raikou is shown to be very agile, swift, stealthy, and a powerful attacker, just like a tiger. The gray "plate" atop its head may be similar to Entei's head ornament, being either a helmet or crown that signifies courage and power. The flowing purple mane on its back is likely meant to invoke the image of a cumulonimbus cloud, the cloud type most often associated with thunderstorms.
Name origin
Raikou could be taken to mean 雷光 raikou (lightning), which is also the inspiration for the name of raijū, or it may be a combination of 雷 rai (thunder) and 皇 kō (emperor). It may also derive from 雷公 raikō (thunder duke), the on'yomi reading of Lei Gong, a Taoist/Daoist deity.
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Notes
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