# Raikou - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raikou in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Calm Mind**: 98.506%
- **Scald**: 94.585%
- **Substitute**: 92.411%
- **Protect**: 69.443%
- **Thunderbolt**: 29.983%
- **Other**: 15.072%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 99.148%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.852%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 92.711%
- **Life Orb**: 4.999%
- **Other**: 2.291%

## Common Teammates
- **Zapdos**: 99.198%
- **Iron Hands**: 98.854%
- **Pincurchin**: 74.408%
- **Bellibolt**: 69.467%
- **Oricorio-Pom-Pom**: 69.429%
- **Sandy Shocks**: 23.051%

## FAQ for Raikou in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Zapdos, Iron Hands, Pincurchin, Bellibolt. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 69.429% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (99.148%) and the item **Leftovers** (92.711%).

### 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 monotype-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/monotype/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Raikou
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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