Is Raikou any good?
With the rise of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, players are once again thrilled to encounter the powerful bird Pokémon, Raikou. But the question lingered – is Raikou any good? Here’s a comprehensive analysis, diving into its strengths and weaknesses, and exploring tips for battling with this beloved bird.
Raikou’s Overview
For those who may not have heard of Raikou, it’s an elusive and powerful Electric-type with exceptional stats and moves set. As a roaming legendary, Raikou first appears in Pokémon Gold while others are encountered in Silph Co. or New Bark Town. With remarkable attributes, Raikou’s prowess on the battleground makes it an excellent capture target.
Raikou’s Stats
| Stat | Value | Rank (Out of 6.00) |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 90 | 3.00 |
| Defense | 90 | 1.50 |
| hp | 113 | 1.03 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 3.33 |
| Defense | 96 | 1.67 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 1.00 |
| Speed | 110 | 2.00 |
Raikou boasts exceptional base stats, placing it among the crème de la crème of the Pokémon world in terms of power. Standout attributes include its above-average Attack, Special Defence, and Speed, marking Raikou as agile, strong, and lightning-fast.
Raikou’s Moveset: Thunder Shock, Wild Charge
Raikou may lack the diversity of common moves, but its trusted Fast Move, Thunder Shock, deals 38 damage with 100-power accuracy. Its Wild Charge proves particularly effective in battle:
Thunder Shock- 38 (100 POWER)
WildCharge- 50 (15 power)
Thunder Shock will cause Raikou users to charge the opponent instead, which means they never retreat, allowing for this method to save the round or get rid of items when necessary.
Pokémon GO Moveset in Wild Charge and Thunder Thunder
In the Pokémon GORaikou’wild charge move is still Thunder Shock and Wild-Charge, as well other move like Rain Dance Storm Wave.
Raikou’s Battle Performance, Pokémon GO, and Generation II
In battle, having Raikou teaming up with other friendly, well-trained Pokémon guarantees the chance to win difficult fights. It’s perfectly suitable for handling challenging battles and can create an interesting combination battle plan with other legendaries or powerful grass type.**Raikkous can use its electrical resistance to absorb attacks
* In Pokémon ORAS, Raikou will flee after the enemy starts to fight.
- If you take care of it, one way to stop it before battle starts
- Using Wild Charge in battle stops this escape.