# Raikou - Series 10 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raikou in Series 10 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 10 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series10`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series10 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series10/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series10/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [Series 10 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series10)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series10](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series10)

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## Common Moves
- **Snarl**: 96.619%
- **Thunderbolt**: 89.441%
- **Shadow Ball**: 76.444%
- **Volt Switch**: 47.369%
- **Extrasensory**: 41.683%
- **Scald**: 15.777%
- **Thunder**: 10.539%
- **Bulldoze**: 6.736%
- **Other**: 15.392%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 99.899%
- **Pressure**: 0.101%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 87.846%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.147%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.913%
- **Other**: 3.094%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 84.848%
- **Landorus**: 67.349%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 56.509%
- **Amoonguss**: 47.603%
- **Xerneas**: 42.814%
- **Celesteela**: 27.055%

## FAQ for Raikou in series10-1760

### What are the top moves for Raikou?
The most common moves for Raikou are Snarl, Thunderbolt, 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 Incineroar, Landorus, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Amoonguss. 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 `132/0/20/172/4/180`. This configuration accounts for 41.755% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (99.899%) and the item **Assault Vest** (87.846%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Raikou often functions as a **tactical** in the series10-1760 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/series10/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 10 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series10) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series10) - Build teams with Raikou
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*