# Raikou - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Raikou builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raikou Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Raikou.

## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 97.221%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 88.740%
- **Calm Mind**: 86.821%
- **Substitute**: 76.042%
- **Volt Switch**: 19.780%
- **Aura Sphere**: 13.864%
- **Other**: 17.532%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 88.134%
- **Choice Specs**: 11.091%
- **Other**: 0.776%

## Common Teammates
- **Heracross**: 37.626%
- **Nidoqueen**: 37.367%
- **Blastoise**: 36.881%
- **Bronzong**: 36.880%
- **Victini**: 36.880%
- **Garchomp**: 23.359%

## FAQ for Raikou in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Raikou?
The most common moves for Raikou are Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Ice, Calm Mind, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Heracross, Nidoqueen, Blastoise, Bronzong. 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 83.786% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (88.134%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Raikou often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-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/bw/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Raikou
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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