#0243
— Thunder Pokémon
LegendaryRaikou
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Raikou is a electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 580 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 115) and a special attacking profile. Its Pressure ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Raikou. Build around what Raikou actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Raikou is a Electric-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Raikou is a Electric-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
- Ground2× damage
- Electric0.5× damage
- Flying0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Raikou has no type immunities.
To counter Raikou in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground moves and can withstand its Electric STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Raikou's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
