# Raikou - Gen 7 UnderUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raikou in Gen 7 UnderUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 UnderUsed (`uu`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | uu |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 99.487%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 99.302%
- **Calm Mind**: 97.442%
- **Substitute**: 97.437%
- **Other**: 6.332%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 99.978%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.022%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 97.440%
- **Other**: 2.560%

## Common Teammates
- **Virizion**: 79.050%
- **Florges**: 79.050%
- **Nidoqueen**: 79.050%
- **Aggron-Mega**: 79.050%
- **Latias**: 79.050%
- **Pinsir**: 0.511%

## FAQ for Raikou in uu-1760

### What are the top moves for Raikou?
The most common moves for Raikou are Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Ice, Calm Mind, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Virizion, Florges, Nidoqueen, Aggron-Mega. 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 `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 79.110% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (99.978%) and the item **Leftovers** (97.440%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Raikou often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the uu-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/uu/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/uu) - Build teams with Raikou
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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