Competitive Information for Raikou [Black/White]
Electric
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Electric moves; Electric immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Volt Absorb ability are immune to Electric attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Raikou? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
FerrothornLandorus-TherianStarmieTyranitarGengarVolcaronaGyaradosSalamenceMetagrossHaxorus
Raikou is here! This wonderful Pokémon is Electric-typed and ready to shine! Raikou is a common Pokémon to see in the BW metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Delve into Raikou's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Leftovers / Expert Belt
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Aura Sphere
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
Raikou is a legendary Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Raikou last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Pressure, if Raikou is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
♦ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Raikou switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Aura Sphere is a special 90-base power Fighting-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Raikou's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Magnet
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 16 Def / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Shadow Ball
- Extrasensory
- Signal Beam
Raikou is a legendary Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Raikou's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Raikou is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Expert Belt
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Volt Switch
- Extrasensory
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
Raikou is a legendary Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Pressure, if Raikou is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
♦ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Raikou? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
FerrothornLandorus-TherianStarmieTyranitarGengarVolcaronaGyaradosSalamenceMetagrossHaxorus
Item: Life Orb / Magnet
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 16 Def / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Snarl
- Shadow Ball
- Extrasensory
Raikou is a legendary Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Raikou's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Raikou is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to flinch the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Raikou can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Raikou.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Raikou can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Raikou
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Extreme Speed, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Raikou's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Raikou
- Aura Sphere
- Calm Mind
- Hidden Power Ice
- Light Screen
- Other
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Snarl
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Raikou in Black and White
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Rash Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Raikou's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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