# Raikou - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raikou in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Raikou.

## Common Moves
- **Bulldoze**: 81.222%
- **Thunderbolt**: 68.603%
- **Reflect**: 66.571%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 54.785%
- **Snarl**: 26.155%
- **Thunder**: 21.158%
- **Volt Switch**: 21.022%
- **Scald**: 12.873%
- **Howl**: 10.458%
- **Light Screen**: 9.331%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 97.804%
- **Pressure**: 2.196%

## Common Items
- **Shuca Berry**: 49.303%
- **Assault Vest**: 16.608%
- **Life Orb**: 10.282%
- **Light Clay**: 9.229%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 3.406%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.466%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.150%
- **Choice Specs**: 1.999%
- **Other**: 4.557%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 70.493%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 59.204%
- **Rillaboom**: 54.843%
- **Urshifu**: 47.085%
- **Dialga**: 45.177%
- **Solgaleo**: 19.450%

## FAQ for Raikou in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Raikou?
The most common moves for Raikou are Bulldoze, Thunderbolt, Reflect, Eerie Impulse. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Incineroar, Landorus-Therian, Rillaboom, Urshifu. 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 `252/0/20/4/4/228`. This configuration accounts for 46.610% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (97.804%) and the item **Shuca Berry** (49.303%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Shuca Berry), Raikou often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*