Raikou Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

90

Attack

85

Defense

75

Sp. Atk

115

Sp. Def

100

Speed

115

Total

580

Best counters to Raikou

• Primal GroudonHits for 2×
• GroudonHits for 2×
• GarchompHits for 2×
• LandorusHits for 2×
• Therian LandorusHits for 2×
• ZygardeHits for 2×

Other Electric Pokémon

• Pikachu
• Raichu
• Mega Raichu X
• Mega Raichu Y
• Voltorb
• Electrode
• Electabuzz
• Jolteon
• Pichu
• Mareep
• Flaaffy
• Ampharos

Frequently asked questions

What is Raikou weak to?

As an Electric type, Raikou takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.

What is Raikou resistant to?

Raikou resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.

What are the best counters to Raikou?

Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Raikou with super-effective attacks.