Raikou Team Builder

Raikou at a glance

Raikou brings a Electric typing and a 580 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Raikou

• Direct version records exist for Raikou, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
• Planning contexts include HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Platinum, Black & White.
• 17 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Raikou

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Raikou's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Meowscaradaresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds dark pressureLokixresists ground - adds bug pressure - adds dark pressureSmolivresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressureDollivresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressureArbolivaresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressureSquawkabilly Green Plumageimmune to ground - adds normal pressure - adds flying pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Raikou

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to ground.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.
• Check whether legendary or mythical Pokemon are allowed in your game rules or competitive format.