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Raikou

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#233

Base Stats for Raikou

HP
90
Atk
85
Def
75
SpA
115
SpD
100
Spe
115

Best Moves for Raikou

Volt Switch
91.586%
Aura Sphere
83.812%
Scald
78.948%
Thunder
64.010%
Thunderbolt
34.512%
Shadow Ball
22.316%
Weather Ball
6.090%
Other
18.726%

Best Teammates for Raikou

Best Items for Raikou

Choice Specs
74.357%
Assault Vest
17.981%
Leftovers
4.605%
Other
3.058%

Best Abilities for Raikou

Pressure
96.853%
Inner Focus
3.147%

Best EV Spreads for Raikou

Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
86.181%
Timid
32/
0/
0/
252/
0/
224
6.915%
Hasty
252/
4/
0/
0/
0/
252
3.008%
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
1.548%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
1.289%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
0.412%
Calm
252/
0/
0/
0/
252/
4
0.220%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
0.125%
Naive
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
0.125%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
0.088%
Hardy
228/
0/
176/
0/
104/
0
0.018%
Modest
48/
0/
0/
252/
0/
208
0.018%
Timid
252/
0/
0/
4/
0/
252
0.012%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
0.009%
Hasty
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
0.006%
Modest
0/
0/
172/
152/
0/
184
0.006%
Naive
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
0.004%
Modest
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
0.003%
Hardy
132/
0/
96/
176/
104/
0
0.003%
Timid
36/
0/
0/
252/
4/
216
0.003%

Type Matchups for Raikou

Weak
Ground 2x
Resist
Electric 1/2x Flying 1/2x Steel 1/2x
Immune
None
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Raikou in Gen 9 OU?

The top moves for Raikou in Gen 9 OU are Volt Switch (91.586%), Aura Sphere (83.812%), Scald (78.948%), Thunder (64.010%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Raikou?

Raikou synergizes well with Iron Treads (68.477%), Hatterene (67.365%), Dragonite (61.576%), Pelipper (61.142%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Raikou?

The most popular items for Raikou are Choice Specs (74.357%), Assault Vest (17.981%), Leftovers (4.605%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Raikou?

The most common abilities for Raikou are Pressure (96.853%) and Inner Focus (3.147%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Raikou?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Raikou?

The most common EV spread for Raikou is Timid with 0/0/0/252/4/252 (86.181% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

What is Raikou weak to and resistant against?

Raikou is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no attacking types.

Is Raikou good in Gen 9 OU?

Raikou is currently ranked in the Gen 9 OU metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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