#0243 Electric Legendary

Raikou

Electric-type, Generation 2. Ranked #30 among Electric-type raid attackers (Tier D). #49 in Ultra League.

Gen 2 · Johto Boosted in Rainy
Check IVs
Max CP
3,902
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,452
Attack
241
Defense
195
Stamina
207
Raikou Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Raids & gyms
Thunder Shock Wild Charge 22.0 DPS
Ultra League
Thunder Shock Wild Charge 59.01% wins

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Wild Charge costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Raikou takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 241
Defense 195
Stamina 207
Stat total
643
Buddy distance
20.0 km per candy
Second charged move
100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
1,972 CP

Raikou moves

2 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Thunder Shock Best STAB Electric 4 7 0.5s 8 14
Volt Switch STAB Electric 13 20 1.5s 8.7 13.3

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Aura Sphere Fighting 100 50 2.0s 50 2.00
Shadow Ball Ghost 100 50 3.0s 33.3 2.00
Thunder STAB Electric 100 100 2.5s 40 1.00
Thunderbolt STAB Electric 80 50 2.5s 32 1.60
Wild Charge Best STAB Electric 90 50 2.5s 36 1.80
Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Raikou runs Thunder Shock with Wild Charge — 22.0 DPS and 478 TDO as a Electric-type attacker.

In Ultra League it runs Thunder Shock and Wild Charge.

The highest-damage fast move is Volt Switch (8.7 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).

Rankings

Where Raikou places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

TypeRankTierDPSTDOMoveset
Electric #30 D 22.0 478 Thunder Shock Wild Charge

GO Battle League

LeagueRankTierWin rateMovesetIdeal IVs
Ultra League #49 A 59.01% Thunder Shock Wild Charge 0/14/15

Evolution

Raikou does not evolve.

Shadow forms Shadow Raikou

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Raikou is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Raikou

1
Primal Groudon
Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 32.8DPS 837TDO 2
Shadow Groudon
Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 31.1DPS 530TDO 3
Mega Garchomp
Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 29.4DPS 680TDO 4
Landorus (Therian)
Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 28.7DPS 461TDO 5
Shadow Excadrill
Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 28.6DPS 325TDO 6
Shadow Mamoswine
Shadow MamoswineShadow Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 28.0DPS 360TDO
Counters carrying Ground moves deal the most damage.

Use Raikou against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Pelipper
Pelipper Tier 5 #8rank
Primal Kyogre
Primal Kyogre Tier 5 #9rank
Gyarados
Gyarados Tier 5 #9rank
Wingull
Wingull Tier 5 #9rank
Ducklett
Ducklett Tier 5 #9rank
Milotic
Milotic Tier 5 #9rank
Swanna
Swanna Tier 5 #9rank
Mantyke
Mantyke Tier 5 #9rank
Sobble
Sobble Tier 5 #10rank
Simipour
Simipour Tier 5 #10rank

How to get Raikou

Team GO Rocket
Shadow Raikou arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 88 2,983
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 88 3,230
Raid Catch Lv 20 1,936 2,022
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 2,409 2,515
Egg Hatch Lv 20 1,936 2,022
Research Encounter Lv 15 1,464 1,528
GO Battle League Lv 20 1,936 2,022

Raikou in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Road of Legends 6 Jul 2026 Raid boss Yes

Is Raikou good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

#30 among Electric-type raid attackers (Tier D, 22 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Electric attacker.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 48
Lv 2 153
Lv 3 257
Lv 4 361
Lv 5 465
Lv 6 569
Lv 7 674
Lv 8 778
Lv 9 882
Lv 10 986
Lv 11 1,085
Lv 12 1,183
Lv 13 1,282
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 1,381
Lv 15 1,479
Lv 16 1,578
Lv 17 1,676
Lv 18 1,775
Lv 19 1,874
Lv 20 1,972
Lv 21 2,071
Lv 22 2,170
Lv 23 2,268
Lv 24 2,367
Lv 25 2,466
Lv 26 2,564
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 2,663
Lv 28 2,761
Lv 29 2,860
Lv 30 2,959
Lv 31 3,008
Lv 32 3,057
Lv 33 3,107
Lv 34 3,156
Lv 35 3,205
Lv 36 3,255
Lv 37 3,304
Lv 38 3,353
Lv 39 3,403
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 3,452
Lv 41 3,496
Lv 42 3,540
Lv 43 3,584
Lv 44 3,629
Lv 45 3,674
Lv 46 3,719
Lv 47 3,764
Lv 48 3,810
Lv 49 3,856
Lv 50 3,902

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0243
Height
1.91 m
Weight
178.00 kg
Buddy size
Big
Family forms
2 released forms
Game ID
V0243_POKEMON_RAIKOU

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Raikou in Pokemon GO?

Raikou's best moveset is Thunder Shock with Wild Charge, worth 22 DPS as a Electric-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Raikou's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Raikou takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.

What is Raikou's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Raikou reaches 3,902 CP at level 50 and 3,452 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Raikou good for PvP in Pokemon GO?

Raikou ranks #49 in Ultra League (Tier A, 59.01% simulated win rate).

The best IVs for Ultra League are 0/14/15: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.

What CP is a 100% IV Raikou?

A 15/15/15 Raikou shows 1,972 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,466 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,479 CP.

Is Shadow Raikou better than regular Raikou?

In raids, yes: Shadow Raikou deals 26.5 DPS (#10 Electric) against 22 DPS (#30 Electric) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Raikou.

How do you get Raikou in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Raikou be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Raikou is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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