# Raikou - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raikou in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Snarl**: 63.489%
- **Volt Switch**: 59.376%
- **Weather Ball**: 57.728%
- **Thunder Wave**: 48.647%
- **Thunderbolt**: 35.287%
- **Reflect**: 35.233%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 31.070%
- **Helping Hand**: 30.976%
- **Rising Voltage**: 10.566%
- **Bulldoze**: 5.035%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 99.582%
- **Pressure**: 0.418%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 48.604%
- **Safety Goggles**: 30.894%
- **Shuca Berry**: 10.570%
- **Expert Belt**: 4.385%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.372%
- **Other**: 1.174%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 94.503%
- **Kyogre**: 63.068%
- **Tornadus**: 59.179%
- **Groudon**: 59.143%
- **Golisopod**: 59.079%
- **Palkia**: 35.318%

## FAQ for Raikou in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Incineroar, Kyogre, Tornadus, Groudon. 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 `188/0/84/4/4/228`. This configuration accounts for 48.097% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (99.582%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (48.604%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Raikou often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ss-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/ss/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - 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).*