# Raikou - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Raikou builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Raikou Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **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/gen9ou/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Volt Switch**: 91.586%
- **Aura Sphere**: 83.812%
- **Scald**: 78.948%
- **Thunder**: 64.010%
- **Thunderbolt**: 34.512%
- **Shadow Ball**: 22.316%
- **Weather Ball**: 6.090%
- **Other**: 18.726%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 96.853%
- **Inner Focus**: 3.147%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 74.357%
- **Assault Vest**: 17.981%
- **Leftovers**: 4.605%
- **Other**: 3.058%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Treads**: 68.477%
- **Hatterene**: 67.365%
- **Dragonite**: 61.576%
- **Pelipper**: 61.142%
- **Keldeo**: 60.450%
- **Skarmory**: 14.056%

## FAQ for Raikou in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Raikou?
The most common moves for Raikou are Volt Switch, Aura Sphere, Scald, Thunder. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Iron Treads, Hatterene, Dragonite, Pelipper. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Raikou weak to and resistant against?
Raikou is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 86.181% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (96.853%) and the item **Choice Specs** (74.357%).

### 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 gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Raikou
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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