# Raikou - Series 7 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raikou in Series 7 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 7 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series7`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series7 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series7/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series7/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [Series 7 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series7)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series7](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series7)

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## Common Moves
- **Snarl**: 83.077%
- **Volt Switch**: 51.032%
- **Bulldoze**: 46.116%
- **Thunderbolt**: 42.651%
- **Thunder**: 37.833%
- **Scald**: 31.916%
- **Reflect**: 30.148%
- **Light Screen**: 29.436%
- **Howl**: 13.018%
- **Protect**: 9.169%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 98.201%
- **Pressure**: 1.799%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 45.897%
- **Light Clay**: 29.053%
- **Shuca Berry**: 8.967%
- **Throat Spray**: 8.003%
- **Life Orb**: 3.974%
- **Other**: 4.107%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross**: 51.325%
- **Politoed**: 43.289%
- **Urshifu**: 42.665%
- **Whimsicott**: 32.259%
- **Kingdra**: 26.803%
- **Weezing**: 24.486%

## FAQ for Raikou in series7-1760

### What are the top moves for Raikou?
The most common moves for Raikou are Snarl, Volt Switch, Bulldoze, Thunderbolt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Metagross, Politoed, Urshifu, Whimsicott. 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 **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 25.556% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (98.201%) and the item **Assault Vest** (45.897%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Raikou often functions as a **tactical** in the series7-1760 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/series7/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 7 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series7) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series7) - 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).*