Learn all about the Max CP, Base Stats, Recommended move, Type Strength & Weakness, Rating & Climate Boost for Raikou in Pokemon Go!
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Raikou - Rating, Stats & Max CP

Raikou - Type & Rating
Check Out All Pokemon ListMax CP & Base Stats
*Base Stats indicates the specie unique hidden status.
| Max CP | ![]() ![]() | 28 / 461 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | ![]() ![]() | 61 / 461 |
| Attack | ![]() ![]() | 28 / 461 |
| Defense | ![]() ![]() | 53 / 461 |
Raikou - Type Strength / Weakness Chart
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| ×2.56 | None |
| ×1.6 | ![]() |
| ×0.625 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.39 | None |
| ×0.244 | None |
Raikou - Learnable & Recommended Move Sets
Recommended Move Sets
*Recommended move are rated based on its DPS, EPS, Matching Type Damage Multiplier (x1.2), windup time and number of effective types.
| 1st | 2nd | |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Attack | Thunder Shock | Thunder Shock |
| Charge Attack | Wild Charge | Thunderbolt |
Learnable Moves
Fast Attack
| Move | Damage (DPS) | EPS | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Thunder Shock | 5 (10.00) | 13.3 | 0.6 sec |
Volt Switch | 20 (10.43) | 10.9 | 2.3 sec |
Charge Attack
| Move | Gauges | Power | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Thunder | 1 | 100 | 2.4 sec |
Thunderbolt | 2 | 80 | 2.5 sec |
Wild Charge | 2 | 90 | 2.6 sec |
(*)Legacy Moves are unobtainable today.
Check Out Legacy Moves ListCombo DPS
| Ranking | Fast Attack / Charge Attack | Combo DPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Thunder Shock / Wild Charge | 23.39 |
| 2nd | Volt Switch / Wild Charge | 22.23 |
| 3rd | Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt | 21.80 |
| 4th | Thunder Shock / Thunder | 20.89 |
| 5th | Volt Switch / Thunderbolt | 20.71 |
| 6th | Volt Switch / Thunder | 19.14 |
| DPS | Power / Casting Time (*Power value includes the value after adding the type-match Damage Multiplier). DPS value does not include the multiplier from IV or Pokemon's Levels. |
|---|---|
| EPS | Charge Time / Casting Time. Represents the meter gain efficiency of the said move. |
| Startup | Amount of time from when the move was initiated up to the time the damage is dealt. |
| Recovery | Amount of time required to initiate a dodge or next attack once a move have been initiated. |
Raikou - Shiny Information
Raikou - Shiny Version
Shiny Raikou have not been implemented to the game as of yet.
Check Out What Are Shiny Pokemon: GuideRaikou - Evolution & Pokedex Entry
Raikou - Evolution List
| Pokemon | Requirements |
|---|---|
Raikou | - |
Where to Find & Buddy Candy Distance
| In Wild | N/A |
|---|---|
| Egg | Will not appear from Eggs |
| Raid | From ★5 Raid |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
Pokedex Information & Description
| No | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 243 | 178kg | 1.9m |
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