# Raikou - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raikou in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 97.609%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 93.618%
- **Shadow Ball**: 92.063%
- **Volt Switch**: 91.528%
- **Calm Mind**: 8.369%
- **Other**: 16.814%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 96.120%
- **Inner Focus**: 3.880%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 79.059%
- **Choice Specs**: 9.365%
- **Leftovers**: 6.128%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.708%
- **Other**: 3.740%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 70.482%
- **Dragonite**: 69.639%
- **Tapu Fini**: 69.334%
- **Persian-Alola**: 69.311%
- **Buzzwole**: 69.153%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 8.302%

## FAQ for Raikou in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Raikou?
The most common moves for Raikou are Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Ice, Shadow Ball, Volt Switch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Excadrill, Dragonite, Tapu Fini, Persian-Alola. 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 91.715% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (96.120%) and the item **Assault Vest** (79.059%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Raikou often functions as a **tactical** in the ou-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/ou/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Raikou
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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