Raikou
| Raikou | |
|---|---|
  Raikou's official artwork fromPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. | |
| Games | Melee |
| Move | Spark |
| Rarity | 4/583 |
| Article on Bulbapedia | Raikou (Pokémon) |
Raikou (ライコウ,Raikou) is a creature in thePokémon media franchise.
Origin[edit]
Raikou is an Electric-typeLegendary Pokémon introduced inGeneration II, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #243 as the "Thunder Pokémon". Along withEntei andSuicune, Raikou is part of a trio commonly referred as thelegendary beasts: inPokémon Gold and Silver and their remakesPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver they can be found in theBurned Tower; however, when interacted with, they run away. Raikou can then be found randomly in any route, and will attempt to run away whenever it gets a free turn unless it gets trapped by a move likeMean Look or an ability likeShadow Tag: however, any damage and status conditions received will be retained.
Spark is an Electric-type physical move with 65 base power, 100% accuracy and a 30% chance to inflict the Paralysis status on the target. Raikou can learn it naturally in every game.
InSuper Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
As aPoké Ball Pokémon[edit]
Raikou is treated as a "legendary" Poké Ball Pokémon; its chance of appearing is much rarer than most of the others, and in return its effect is more powerful. Raikou uses Spark as its attack. A field of electricity will form around Raikou. Grounded opponents within the field of electricity will take 20% damage (up to 180% damage is possible, if all possible hits connect) and be thrown a short distance up into the air, similar toVenusaur's Earthquake, though more powerful and in a much larger area.
Raikou has a spawn chance of4/583.
Trophy[edit]
Raikou features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in the Trophy Lottery, though it only appears once all characters have been unlocked.
- Raikou
- (1.0/1.01 NTSC) These violent lightning 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 via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.
- (1.02 NTSC/PAL) 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 via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.
- Pokémon Gold & Silver (10/00)
InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
Trophy[edit]
Raikou only appears as a random trophy. It is part of theLegends of JohtoTrophy Box.
- Raikou
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.
:Pokémon Gold & Pokémon Silver (10/2000)
:Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013)
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.- :Pokémon Gold/Silver (04/2001)
- :Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Spirit[edit]
Raikou also appears alongsideEntei andSuicune as an Ace-classprimary spirit.
InAdventure Mode: World of Light, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune are presumably three of the countless spirits captured byGaleem during his takeover of the universe. After Galeem's defeat,Dharkon takes control of Galeem's spirits, including Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Raikou, Entei, & Suicune's spirit is located in the southwestern area ofThe Dark Realm.
Raikou's Spirit Battle uses aPikachu puppet fighter and is fought on theSuzaku Castle stage. He is fought along theIncineroar andGreninja puppet fighters representing Entei and Suicune respectively. During the battle, the floor is made of lava, referencing how Raikou, Entei, and Suicune were initially three unknown Pokémon who perished at the fire of the Brass Tower.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base | Max | Base | Max | Base | Max | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 482 |  | Raikou, Entei, & Suicune |  | ★★★ | 1 | 3251 | 9801 | 1547 | 4665 | 1579 | 4759 | Speed ↑ | Pokémon Series |
Gallery[edit]
Raikou's Spark inMelee.
Raikou's hitbox information.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | ライコウ,Raikou |
 English | Raikou |
 French | Raikou |
 German | Raikou |
 Spanish | Raikou |
 Italian | Raikou |
 Chinese | 雷公 |
 Korean | 라이코,Raikou |
 Dutch | Raikou |
 Russian | Райку |
Trivia[edit]
- Raikou is the only Legendary Pokémon that debuted inPokémon Gold Version andPokémon Silver Version to lack any appearance inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.
- Raikou is the only member of the "Legendary beasts" not to reappear as aPoké Ball Pokémon (or stage hazard like itstrio master,Ho-Oh) pastMelee.
- Raikou has the biggest hitbox inMelee when viewed in thedebug menu.
- Raikou's trophy infor Wii U matches its official artwork forPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
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| Trophy only | Bulbasaur ·Cleffa ·Crobat ·Ditto ·Eevee ·Heracross ·Igglybuff ·Meowth ·Poliwhirl ·Steelix ·Totodile |
| Opening movie | Abra ·Cubone ·Drowzee ·Electabuzz ·Elekid ·Gligar ·Hitmonlee ·Krabby ·Machop ·Magmar ·Natu ·Oddish ·Phanpy ·Pineco ·Pinsir ·Rhydon ·Sentret ·Slowbro ·Snubbull ·Ursaring ·Weepinbell |
