Competitive Information for Raikou [Diamond/Pearl]
Electric
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a move, that move loses one additional PP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Raikou? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Rotom-WashSkarmoryInfernapeSuicuneBreloomSwampertGengarFroslassAerodactylCelebi
Discover Raikou, a lit Pokémon with Electric attributes! It's a sight to see Raikou out in the 4th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Raikou's strategies.
Item: Life Orb / Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Rash (+SpA, -SpD)
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt
- Aura Sphere
- Calm Mind / Extrasensory
- Protect
When it comes to single battles, Raikou shines as a noteworthy Special Sweeper. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with lethal special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Raikou last longer regaining it's life every turn. 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 move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Aura Sphere is a special 90-base power Fighting-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Raikou's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Raikou this turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 16 Def / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Extrasensory
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Raikou stands out as a heroic Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with lethal special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Raikou's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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 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).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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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 Diamond/Pearl 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 Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Rotom-WashSkarmoryInfernapeSuicuneBreloomSwampertGengarFroslassAerodactylCelebi
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 16 Def / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Extrasensory
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
When it comes to double battles, Raikou shines as a storied Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using potent special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Raikou's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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 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).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse 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 Diamond/Pearl 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 Diamond/Pearl. 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 DP 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
- Extrasensory
- Extreme Speed
- Hidden Power Grass
- Hidden Power Ice
- Light Screen
- Other
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Raikou in Diamond and Pearl
- Rash Nature ( 0/4/0/252/0/252/ )
- Rash Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Raikou's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
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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