# Raikou - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Raikou builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raikou Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 32% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 81.714%
- **Snarl**: 77.393%
- **Volt Switch**: 73.527%
- **Protect**: 33.520%
- **Reflect**: 33.180%
- **Scald**: 21.278%
- **Thunder**: 16.784%
- **Calm Mind**: 16.564%
- **Shadow Ball**: 15.572%
- **Discharge**: 12.162%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 28.311%
- **Light Clay**: 27.945%
- **Magnet**: 15.548%
- **Leftovers**: 13.083%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 9.464%
- **Other**: 4.309%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 70.196%
- **Arcanine**: 33.415%
- **Cresselia**: 27.471%
- **Hitmontop**: 24.677%
- **Ludicolo**: 24.488%
- **Latios**: 24.192%

## FAQ for Raikou in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Raikou?
The most common moves for Raikou are Thunderbolt, Snarl, Volt Switch, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Scizor, Arcanine, Cresselia, Hitmontop. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Raikou?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Raikou?
The top build for Raikou features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/4/4/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 12.967% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (28.311%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Raikou often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Raikou?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 115 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Raikou on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Raikou
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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