# Raikou - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raikou in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 85.293%
- **Volt Switch**: 74.502%
- **Snarl**: 58.391%
- **Protect**: 52.526%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 50.832%
- **Shadow Ball**: 41.357%
- **Calm Mind**: 8.869%
- **Thunder**: 6.337%
- **Light Screen**: 5.560%
- **Other**: 16.334%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Electrium Z**: 34.421%
- **Choice Specs**: 24.134%
- **Assault Vest**: 19.311%
- **Light Clay**: 4.723%
- **Leftovers**: 4.247%
- **Life Orb**: 2.950%
- **Magnet**: 2.197%
- **Mago Berry**: 2.165%
- **Wiki Berry**: 2.003%
- **Other**: 3.850%

## Common Teammates
- **Kartana**: 59.510%
- **Tapu Fini**: 50.031%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 40.802%
- **Cresselia**: 40.454%
- **Volcarona**: 19.613%
- **Latias-Mega**: 18.655%

## FAQ for Raikou in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Kartana, Tapu Fini, Salamence-Mega, Cresselia. 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 29.954% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Electrium Z** (34.421%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Electrium Z), Raikou often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*