Competitive Information for Raikou [X/Y]
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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Raikou, a sick Pokémon that excels with Electric typing! It's a sight to see Raikou out in the 6th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Explore the movesets of Raikou below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
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 iconic Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to crush rivals using brute 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 Volt Absorb, Raikou heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity.
◆ 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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Item: Expert Belt
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Volt Switch
- Extrasensory
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
Dominating single battles, Raikou is a celebrated Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Raikou's super effective moves by 20%. 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 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).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 16 Def / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Snarl
- Extrasensory
- Shadow Ball
Raikou thrives as a iconic Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. This approach seeks to crush rivals using formidable 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 Volt Absorb, Raikou heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-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).
◆ 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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Raikou can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY 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
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Raikou in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Raikou's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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