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'''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} | '''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]]. | ||
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | ||
Along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower. | Along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower. | ||
The [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Raging Bolt}} is said to be an ancient relative of Raikou. | |||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Raikou is a quadrupedal, yellow, {{wp|tiger}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that cover its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the {{wp|saber-toothed cat}}. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of | Raikou is a quadrupedal, yellow, {{wp|tiger}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that cover its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the {{wp|saber-toothed cat}}. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lightning. | ||
[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs ( | A proverb claims that Raikou descended from the sky with a lightning bolt. Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds, as depicted in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)]]. In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', Raikou is shown to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou is said to represent the speed of lightning and can control storm clouds at will. Raikou races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} while barking cries that sound like thunder. Raikou's cries can also send shock waves in the air while shaking the ground at the same time. Raikou loves [[Raikou Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered and raced up a mountain with it in the past. {{p|Raging Bolt}} bears a resemblance to Raikou. According to Occulture, Raging Bolt is believed to be an ancestor of Raikou. | ||
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As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], while Raikou is sleeping, its breath makes a rumbling sound similar to distant thunder.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "This Pokémon embodies the speed of lightning. It's said that when Raikou sleeps deeply, you can hear a rumbling like distant thunder in its breath. When it wakes, it sweeps once more across the land, roaring like crashing thunder."</ref> The moment Raikou awakens, it will quickly travel the lands, with a roar sounding similar to a crashing thunder. Raikou is known to enjoy eating Raikou Biscuits. Raikou can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Raikou Incense. Raikou has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called ''Energy-Storing Sleep'', ''Meditative Sleep'', and ''Lightning Sleep''. | |||
== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | |||
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{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
Raikou first | * {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Raikou first appears alongside {{p|Suicune}} up on [[Revelation Mountain]], where they confront {{mdc|Krookodile|smd}}, believing he turned {{p|Entei}} to stone, only to discover that {{mdc|Nuzleaf|smd}} was the actual culprit. Raikou later helps the {{player}} and {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} escape from the [[Voidlands]]. He goes by the title "Raikou the Lightning". | ||
{{endspoilers}} | {{endspoilers}} | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=238}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=238}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This rough | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This rough {{ScPkmn}} stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Raikou</sc> embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this {{ScPkmn}} send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Raikou</sc> embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This | {{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]] after receiving the [[Raikou Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Raikou|Only one]]) <small>('''Solo Quest''')</small>}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]] after receiving the [[Raikou Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Raikou|Only one]]) <small>('''Group Quest''')</small>}} | |||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}} | {{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001;<br>December 7 to 20, 2001;<br>June 22 to 28, 2002;<br>July 5 to 11, 2002;<br>November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001;<br>December 7 to 20, 2001;<br>June 22 to 28, 2002;<br>July 5 to 11, 2002;<br>November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Raikou}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Raikou|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Raikou|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006;<br>October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006;<br>October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Raikou}} | ||
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|American region|Online|60|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|American region|Online|60|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}} | ||
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|PAL region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|PAL region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}} | ||
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}} | ||
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Korean League Season 1 Raikou|Korean|South Korea|100|December 22 to 23, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Korean League Season 1 Raikou|Korean|South Korea|100|December 22 to 23, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Raikou}} | ||
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|notes=yes | |||
|voltabsorb=maybe}} | |||
===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
Raikou is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+. | |||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/levelh/ | {{learnlist/levelh/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|6|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|30|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|36|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|54|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|60|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|66|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|72|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|78|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelf/ | {{learnlist/levelf/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
====By [[TM | ====By [[TM]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh/ | {{learnlist/tmh/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/tmf/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | |||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/ | {{learnlist/breedh/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed9null}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/ | {{learnlist/breedf/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
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|rate=5 | |rate=5 | ||
|IQ=D | |IQ=D | ||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243 | |||
|coset=1 | |||
|conto={{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} | |||
|recruitment=Meet up with at [[Isle of Light]] | |||
|P1=Do as I say, and don't do anything spontaneously! | |||
|P2=When I'm trapped like this...is when my lightning shines the most! | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|defense=195 | |defense=195 | ||
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Volt Switch}} | |fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Volt Switch}} | ||
|special={{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}} | |special={{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]] | ||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6 | |||
|pokemon=Raikou | |||
|type=Electric | |||
|ndex=0243 | |||
|sleeptype=Snoozing | |||
|friendpoints=30 | |||
|specialty=Skills | |||
|berry=Grepa | |||
|ingredient1=Bean Sausage | |||
|ingredient2=Fiery Herb | |||
|ingredient3=Large Leek | |||
|skillname=Helper Boost (Electric) | |||
|skilldesc=Instantly gets you ×2 the usual help from all Pokémon on your team. Meet certain conditions to boost effect. | |||
|carrylimit=22 | |||
|special=yes | |||
|nature=Docile | |||
|subskill1=Sleep EXP Bonus | |||
|subskill2=Skill Level Up S | |||
|subskill3=Inventory Up L | |||
|subskill4=Helping Speed S | |||
|subskill5=Skill Trigger S | |||
|dexentry=This Pokémon embodies the speed of lightning. It's said that when Raikou sleeps deeply, you can hear a rumbling like distant thunder in its breath. When it wakes, it sweeps once more across the land, roaring like crashing thunder. | |||
|sleepstyle1=Energy-Storing Sleep | |||
|sleepstyle2=Meditative Sleep | |||
|sleepstyle3=Lightning Sleep | |||
}} | }} | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Evolution=== | ===Evolution data=== | ||
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;"> | |||
{{Evobox-1 | {{Evobox-1 | ||
|type1=Electric | |type1=Electric | ||
|pictype=art | |pictype=art | ||
|no1= | |no1=0243 | ||
|name1=Raikou | |name1=Raikou | ||
|type1-1=Electric | |type1-1=Electric | ||
}} | }} | ||
</div> | |||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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{{Spritebox/4|ndex=243}} | {{Spritebox/4|ndex=243}} | ||
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=243}} | {{Spritebox/5|ndex=243}} | ||
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=243}} | {{Spritebox/6|ndex=243|crop=94}} | ||
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=243}} | {{Spritebox/7|ndex=243|crop=101}} | ||
{{Spritebox/8/HOME|ndex= | <!--{{Spritebox/8|ndex=243}} | ||
{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0243}}--> | |||
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0243}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|243|Raikou}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|243|Raikou}} | ||
==In the anime== | |||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:The Legend of Thunder.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
[[File:Raikou M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Raikou in the anime]] | |||
====Major appearances==== | |||
=====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]===== | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', [[Team Rocket]] members [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] attempted to capture a Raikou, but failed. | |||
====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou|Raikou (M13)}}===== | |||
A {{Shiny}} Raikou appeared alongside the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | |||
=====Other===== | |||
A Raikou appeared at the end of ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)#Part 2|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2)]]''. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | |||
Raikou debuted in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', where {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and a {{p|Houndoom}} briefly spotted it before it disappeared. | |||
A Raikou appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. | |||
A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. | |||
A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. | |||
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] had a dream where he battled a Raikou to protect his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. | |||
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]] saw a Raikou as they approached [[Mount Tensei]], but it disappeared before they could get a better look. | |||
A silhouetted Raikou appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | |||
{{Animedexheader|Hoso}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|The Legend of Thunder!|Raikou|Jimmy's Pokédex|Raikou, the Thunder Pokémon. It's said to have descended to earth on a bolt of lightning.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoso}} | |||
===Pokémon Generations=== | |||
[[File:Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | |||
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Raikou appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]]. | |||
===GOTCHA!=== | |||
A Raikou briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]]. | |||
{{-}} | |||
==In the manga== | |||
[[File:Anabel Raikou Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
===Movie adaptations=== | |||
{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)}} | |||
Raikou appeared in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of the fourth and final ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | |||
===Pocket Monsters HGSS=== | |||
A Raikou appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]]. | |||
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure=== | |||
A Raikou appeared in [[JBA3]]. | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}} | |||
{{spoilers}} | |||
Raikou first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Raikou eventually chose [[Lt. Surge]] as its Trainer. After the Masked Man was defeated, Raikou returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}. | |||
In ''[[PS303|Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo]]'', [[Anabel]] was revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} Raikou in Johto for use at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. | |||
{{endspoilers}} | |||
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | |||
A Raikou appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''. | |||
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!=== | |||
A Raikou first appeared in [[GDZ58]]. | |||
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | |||
A Raikou appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''. | |||
==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Raikou (TCG)}} | |||
==Other appearances== | |||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]=== | |||
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Raikou releases a powerful {{m|Spark}} attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only [[Legendary beasts|Legendary beast]] that does not return in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. | |||
====Trophy information==== | |||
''These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.'' | |||
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]=== | |||
Raikou appears as a trophy. | |||
====Trophy information==== | |||
'''NA:''' ''Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.'' | |||
'''PAL:''' ''If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.'' | |||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]=== | |||
Raikou appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}. | |||
==Music== | |||
{{incomplete|section|needs=Where does this play in Sleep? <br> Other songs}} | |||
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{color2|000|}}" | |||
|- style="background:#{{electric color}}" | |||
! Games | |||
! Location | |||
! Song name | |||
! Composition | |||
! Arrangement | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| [[Pokémon Sleep]] | |||
| ??? | |||
| Raikou Research Event<ref name=SleepSongname>[Confirmation of the Pokémon Sleep song name https://archive.is/zJRwT]</ref> | |||
| [[Junichi Masuda]] <br> [[Go Ichinose]] | |||
| [[Shota Kageyama]]<ref name=SleepArtist>[https://archive.is/fK22Z Kageyama confirming he handled the music for Pokémon Sleep]</ref> <br> [[yas nakajima]]<ref name=SleepGuitarist>[https://archive.is/6V7gt Nakajima confirming he was the guitarist for the Ecruteak City theme in Pokémon Sleep]</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{electric color}}" colspan="5" | <small>'''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''</small> | |||
|} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Raikou dex entry LoT.png|thumb|230px|Raikou in {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Pokédex]] | [[File:Raikou dex entry LoT.png|thumb|230px|Raikou in {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Pokédex]] | ||
* Raikou, along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref> | * Raikou, along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講!] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref> | ||
* Raikou is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} whose image on the [[Pokédex]] was of stylized art rather than | * Raikou is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} whose image on the [[Pokédex]] was of stylized art rather than the series' character designer. | ||
* Raikou's [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 1 Special Attack and 2 Speed is unique. | * Raikou's [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 1 Special Attack and 2 Speed is unique. | ||
* Raikou's | * Raikou's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0243 and 243, respectively. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
When asked about the basis behind Raikou's design, [[Muneo Saitō]] described the process to be difficult, as "Raikou took many twists and turns; there was even a blue thunder version with a drum on its back", but it eventually fell into a tiger-like design.<ref>https:// | [[File:Spr 2d 243.png|thumb|200px|Raikou's ''Spaceworld '97'' design.]] | ||
[[File:Spr 2g 243.png|thumb|200px|Raikou's ''Gold and Silver'' design.]] | |||
When asked about the basis behind Raikou's design, [[Muneo Saitō]] described the process to be difficult, as "Raikou took many twists and turns; there was even a blue thunder version with a drum on its back", but it eventually fell into a tiger-like design.<ref>(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154176395826835456 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/xccqr archive])</ref> Its long upper fangs bear a resemblance to those of the {{wp|smilodon}}, commonly known as the saber-toothed tiger. In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], Raikou is seen with a design resembling a jackal or qilin, whereas in the final game, it's seen with an orange mane, more subdued faceplate, and lacking its blue "whiskers". It isn't until [[Pokémon Crystal]] where Raikou would be seen with a finalised design. | |||
Raikou may have also been inspired by thunder and lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'' (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of various animals. Similarly, it may also draw inspiration from the ''{{wp|Nue}}'', a legendary creature that is depicted with the legs or body of a tiger and a snake for a tail that can shape-shift into a black cloud. The flowing purple cloud on its back seems to be based on a {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, which is most often associated with thunderstorms. | |||
Raikou | {{type|Electric}} Raikou corresponds to the lightning that struck the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] according to its legend; at the same time, {{p|Entei}} represents the fire that burned it, and {{p|Suicune}} represents the rain that put it out. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Raikou | Raikou may be derived from 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) or 雷光 ''raikō'' (lightning) and 公 ''kō'' (lord) or 皇 ''kō'' (emperor), where the former forms a reference to 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Léigōng}}'' (god of thunder in Chinese mythology). | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric | {{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric | ||
|ja=ライコウ ''Raikou''|jameaning=From {{tt| | |ja=ライコウ ''Raikou''|jameaning=From {{tt|雷 ''rai''|thunder}}, {{tt|雷光 ''raikō''|lightning}}, {{tt|公 ''kō''|lord}}, and {{tt|皇 ''kō''|emperor}}, as well as 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Léigōng}}'' | ||
|fr=Raikou|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |fr=Raikou|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|es=Raikou|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |es=Raikou|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|de=Raikou|demeaning=Same as Japanese name | |de=Raikou|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|it=Raikou|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |it=Raikou|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|ko=라이코 ''Raikou''|komeaning= | |ko=라이코 ''Raikou''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
|zh_cmn=雷公 ''Léigōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{ | |zh_cmn=雷公 ''Léigōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Léigōng}}'' | ||
|hi= | |zh_yue=雷公 ''Lèuihgūng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Lèuihgūng}}'' | ||
|hi=राइको ''Raikou''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | |||
|ru=Райку ''Rayku''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Райку ''Rayku''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=ไรโค ''Raikho''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |th=ไรโค ''Raikho''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
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== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Legendary beasts]] | * [[Legendary beasts]] | ||
* [[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]] | * [[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]] | ||
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* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]] | * [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]] | ||
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* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon]] | * [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] | ||
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Raikou (Japanese: ライコウ Raikou) is an Electric-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Along with Entei and Suicune, it is one of the Legendary beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.
The Paradox Pokémon Raging Bolt is said to be an ancient relative of Raikou.
Biology
Raikou is a quadrupedal, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that cover its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the saber-toothed cat. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lightning.
A proverb claims that Raikou descended from the sky with a lightning bolt. Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds, as depicted in the Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special). In The Legend of Thunder!, Raikou is shown to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou is said to represent the speed of lightning and can control storm clouds at will. Raikou races across grasslands while barking cries that sound like thunder. Raikou's cries can also send shock waves in the air while shaking the ground at the same time. Raikou loves Raikou Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and raced up a mountain with it in the past. Raging Bolt bears a resemblance to Raikou. According to Occulture, Raging Bolt is believed to be an ancestor of Raikou.
As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, while Raikou is sleeping, its breath makes a rumbling sound similar to distant thunder.[1] The moment Raikou awakens, it will quickly travel the lands, with a roar sounding similar to a crashing thunder. Raikou is known to enjoy eating Raikou Biscuits. Raikou can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Raikou Incense. Raikou has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called Energy-Storing Sleep, Meditative Sleep, and Lightning Sleep.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Raikou first appears alongside Suicune up on Revelation Mountain, where they confront Krookodile, believing he turned Entei to stone, only to discover that Nuzleaf was the actual culprit. Raikou later helps the player and partner escape from the Voidlands. He goes by the title "Raikou the Lightning".
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou | English | United States | 40 | November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002 |
RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Raikou | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | English | United Kingdom | 70 | June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | Italian | Italy | 70 | June 23 to 25, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | Spanish | Spain | 70 | June 27 to August 27, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Party of the Decade Raikou | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | German | Germany | 70 | September 24 to November 5, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | French | France | 70 | September 26, 2006 |
DPPtHGSS | Crown Raikou | Japanese | Japan | 30 | June 18 to August 31, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | Shinsegae Raikou | Korean | South Korea | 30 | September 11 to October 24, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | Crown City Raikou | Korean | South Korea | 30 | December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | GameStop Raikou | English | North America | 30 | January 3 to 9, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | English | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | French | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | German | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | Italian | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | Spanish | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
M | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou | American region | Online | 60 | April 2 to July 23, 2018 |
UM | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou | American region | Online | 100 | April 2 to July 23, 2018 |
M | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou | PAL region | Nintendo Network | 60 | April 4 to 25, 2018 |
UM | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou | PAL region | Nintendo Network | 100 | April 4 to 25, 2018 |
M | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou | Taiwanese region | Nintendo Network | 60 | April 4 to 25, 2018 |
UM | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou | Taiwanese region | Nintendo Network | 100 | April 4 to 25, 2018 |
UM | Korean League Season 1 Raikou | Korean | South Korea | 100 | December 22 to 23, 2018 |
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Raikou is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)
In The Legend of Thunder!, Team Rocket members Attila and Hun attempted to capture a Raikou, but failed.
Raikou (M13)
A Shiny Raikou appeared alongside the other members of its trio in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Other
A Raikou appeared at the end of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2).
Minor appearances
Raikou debuted in Houndoom's Special Delivery, where Togepi and a Houndoom briefly spotted it before it disappeared.
A Raikou appeared in a flashback in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!.
A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In Three Sides to Every Story!, Dawn's Piplup had a dream where he battled a Raikou to protect his Trainer.
In I Choose You!, Ash, Verity, and Sorrel saw a Raikou as they approached Mount Tensei, but it disappeared before they could get a better look.
A silhouetted Raikou appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
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Pokémon Generations
A wild Raikou appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.
GOTCHA!
A Raikou briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Raikou (M13)
Raikou appeared in the manga adaptation of the fourth and final Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pocket Monsters HGSS
A Raikou appeared in PMHGSS04 and PMHGSS05.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
A Raikou appeared in JBA3.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Raikou (Adventures)
Raikou first appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first proper appearance was in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1). It was revealed in Hello, Lickitung that Yellow had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the Burned Tower, from which they then left to roam Johto and Kanto in search for a Trainer to team up with in the battle against the Masked Man. Raikou eventually chose Lt. Surge as its Trainer. After the Masked Man was defeated, Raikou returned to the wild.
In Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo, Anabel was revealed to have caught Raikou in Johto for use at the Battle Frontier.
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Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Raikou appeared in Gold and Black VS Team Rocket and The Legendary Pokémon.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
A Raikou first appeared in GDZ58.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Raikou appeared in Find the Legendary Pokémon!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Raikou (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Raikou releases a powerful Spark attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only Legendary beast that does not return in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Trophy information
These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Raikou appears as a trophy.
Trophy information
NA: Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.
PAL: If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Raikou appears as a Spirit alongside Entei and Suicune.
Music
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Where does this play in Sleep? Other songs |
Games | Location | Song name | Composition | Arrangement |
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Pokémon Sleep | ??? | Raikou Research Event[2] | Junichi Masuda Go Ichinose |
Shota Kageyama[3] yas nakajima[4] |
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Trivia
- Raikou, along with Entei and Suicune, was designed by Muneo Saitō.[5][6]
- Raikou is the only Pokémon in the anime whose image on the Pokédex was of stylized art rather than the series' character designer.
- Raikou's effort value yield of 1 Special Attack and 2 Speed is unique.
- Raikou's numbers in the National Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex are identical: 0243 and 243, respectively.
Origin
When asked about the basis behind Raikou's design, Muneo Saitō described the process to be difficult, as "Raikou took many twists and turns; there was even a blue thunder version with a drum on its back", but it eventually fell into a tiger-like design.[7] Its long upper fangs bear a resemblance to those of the smilodon, commonly known as the saber-toothed tiger. In the Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo, Raikou is seen with a design resembling a jackal or qilin, whereas in the final game, it's seen with an orange mane, more subdued faceplate, and lacking its blue "whiskers". It isn't until Pokémon Crystal where Raikou would be seen with a finalised design.
Raikou may have also been inspired by thunder and lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 raijū (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of various animals. Similarly, it may also draw inspiration from the Nue, a legendary creature that is depicted with the legs or body of a tiger and a snake for a tail that can shape-shift into a black cloud. The flowing purple cloud on its back seems to be based on a cumulonimbus cloud, which is most often associated with thunderstorms.
Electric-type Raikou corresponds to the lightning that struck the Brass Tower according to its legend; at the same time, Entei represents the fire that burned it, and Suicune represents the rain that put it out.
Name origin
Raikou may be derived from 雷 rai (thunder) or 雷光 raikō (lightning) and 公 kō (lord) or 皇 kō (emperor), where the former forms a reference to 雷公 Léigōng (god of thunder in Chinese mythology).
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See also
- Legendary beasts
- Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)
- Legendary beasts (M13)
- Raikou (Adventures)
- Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)
- Legendary Pokémon
- Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
References
- ↑ Sleep Style Dex entry: "This Pokémon embodies the speed of lightning. It's said that when Raikou sleeps deeply, you can hear a rumbling like distant thunder in its breath. When it wakes, it sweeps once more across the land, roaring like crashing thunder."
- ↑ [Confirmation of the Pokémon Sleep song name https://archive.is/zJRwT]
- ↑ Kageyama confirming he handled the music for Pokémon Sleep
- ↑ Nakajima confirming he was the guitarist for the Ecruteak City theme in Pokémon Sleep
- ↑ Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講! Kai-You.
- ↑ (January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori (@SUPER_32X) on Twitter. (archive)
- ↑ (January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō (@muneondo) on Twitter. (archive)
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