Rotom’s Poké dex
#243 Raikou
1.9 m
(6'03") —
178.0 kg
(392.4 lbs.)
Thunder Pokémon
Ability #1
• Pressure By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it
raises their PP usage.
Hidden Ability
• Inner Focus The Pokémon’s intensely focused, and that protects
the Pokémon from flinching.
• Gen. VI: Volt Absorb Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move, instead
of taking damage.
Johto-Dex G SC ~ #243 HG SS
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#243 Raikou
Evolution
#243 Raikou
Type efficacy
(Move Power × [4 | 2 | 1 |
0.5 | 0.25 | 0 ])
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
Gen. VI+:
1 1 ½ 1 2 1 1 1 ½ 1 1 1 ½ 1 1 1 1 1
Gen. II-V:
1 1 ½ 1 2 1 1 1 ½ 1 1 1 ½ 1 1 1 1 -
This table ignores the ability.
#243 Raikou
Statistics, Effort values & Experience
(MIN–MAX: [0 IV, 0 EV, Nat.-10%] — [31 IV, 252 EV, Nat.+10%])
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
Base Stats
90
85
75
115
100
115
Level 50[Gen. III+]
150-197
81-150
72-139
108-183
94-167
108-183
Level 100[Gen. III+]
290-384
157-295
139-273
211-361
184-328
211-361
Tot. Base Stats : 580
Effort values (3 )[Gen. III+]
0
0
0
1
0
2
Experience : 261 ; Before Black 2 and White 2 : 216
Pokémon GO
Stamina
Attack
Defense
180
241
210
#243 Raikou
Pokédex Entries
Gold The rain clouds it
carries let it
fire thunderbolts
at will. They say
that it descended
with lightning. Silver A POKéMON that
races across the
land while barking
a cry that sounds
like crashing
thunder. Crystal This rough POKéMON
stores energy
inside its body,
then sweeps across
the land, shooting
off electricity. Stadium 2 The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald RAIKOU embodies the speed of lightning.
Its roars send shock waves shuddering
through the air and ground as if
lightning bolts were crashing down. FireRed This POKéMON races across the
land while barking a cry that sounds
like crashing thunder. LeafGreen The rain clouds it carries let it fire
thunderbolts at will. They say that it
descended with lightning. Diamond It is said to have fallen with
lightning. It can fire thunderbolts
from the rain clouds on its back. Pearl It is said to have fallen with
lightning. It can fire thunderbolts
from the rain clouds on its back. Platinum It is said to have fallen with
lightning. It can fire thunderbolts
from the rain clouds on its back. HeartGold The rain clouds it carries let it
fire thunderbolts at will. They say
that it descended with lightning. SoulSilver A Pokémon that races across the
land while barking a cry that sounds
like crashing thunder. Black It is said to have fallen with
lightning. It can fire thunderbolts
from the rain clouds on its back. White It is said to have fallen with
lightning. It can fire thunderbolts
from the rain clouds on its back. Black 2 and White 2 It is said to have fallen with
lightning. It can fire thunderbolts
from the rain clouds on its back. X The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts
at will. They say that it descended with lightning. Y This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body,
then sweeps across the land, shooting
off electricity. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire 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.
#243 Raikou
Locations
Gold Johto.
Silver Johto.
Crystal Johto.
#243 Raikou
Gen. II-V data
#243 Raikou
Egg Groups
#243 Raikou
Moves, Learnset of Raikou
By leveling up
Gold and Silver
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs.
This may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
100%
30
0
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating
leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Electric
40
100%
30
0
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Dark
80
100%
15
0
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
By TM/HM
Gold and Silver
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
70
100%
15
0
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging
straight into the target. This may also make the
target flinch.
???
--
--
10
0
A move that works differently for the Ghost type
than for all other types.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Electric
100
50%
5
0
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict
damage and cause paralysis.
Fighting
20
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep.
The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
60
--
20
0
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon.
This attack never misses.
Fighting
--
--
5
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
By leveling up
Crystal
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs.
This may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
100%
30
0
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating
leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Electric
40
100%
30
0
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Dark
80
100%
15
0
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
By tutoring
Crystal
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
By TM/HM
Crystal
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
70
100%
15
0
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging
straight into the target. This may also make the
target flinch.
???
--
--
10
0
A move that works differently for the Ghost type
than for all other types.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Electric
100
50%
5
0
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict
damage and cause paralysis.
Fighting
20
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep.
The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
60
--
20
0
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon.
This attack never misses.
Fighting
--
--
5
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
By leveling up
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs.
This may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
100%
30
0
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating
leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Electric
40
100%
30
0
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Dark
80
100%
15
0
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
By TM/HM
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Fighting
20
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
By leveling up
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs.
This may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
100%
30
0
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating
leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Electric
40
100%
30
0
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Dark
80
100%
15
0
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
By tutoring
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
85
100%
15
0
The user drops onto the target with its full body
weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep.
The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
60
--
20
0
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon.
This attack never misses.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
By TM/HM
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Fighting
20
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
By leveling up
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs.
This may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
100%
30
0
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating
leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Electric
40
100%
30
0
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Dark
80
100%
15
0
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
By tutoring
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
85
100%
15
0
The user drops onto the target with its full body
weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
By TM/HM
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Fighting
20
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
By leveling up
Colosseum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs.
This may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
100%
30
0
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating
leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Electric
40
100%
30
0
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Dark
80
100%
15
0
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
By TM/HM
Colosseum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Fighting
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
By leveling up
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs.
This may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
100%
30
0
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating
leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Electric
40
100%
30
0
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Dark
80
100%
15
0
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
By tutoring
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
85
100%
15
0
The user drops onto the target with its full body
weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
By TM/HM
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Fighting
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
By TM/HM
Diamond and Pearl
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from special attacks for five turns.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Fighting
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
The user attacks the target by smashing into it with
incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
By TM/HM
Platinum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from special attacks for five turns.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Fighting
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
The user attacks the target by smashing into it with
incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
By TM/HM
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from special attacks for five turns.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Steel
100
75%
15
0
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail.
This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Fighting
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
The user attacks the target by smashing into it with
incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
By TM/HM
Black and White
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from special attacks for five turns.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Dark
--
100%
15
0
The user suppresses the target and makes its move
go last.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Ground
60
100%
20
0
The user strikes everything around it by stomping
down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of
those hit.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes
into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Fighting
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
Dark
55
95%
15
0
The user yells as if it’s ranting about something,
which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
By TM/HM
Black 2 and White 2
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
100%
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from special attacks for five turns.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Dark
--
100%
15
0
The user suppresses the target and makes its move
go last.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Ground
60
100%
20
0
The user strikes everything around it by stomping
down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of
those hit.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes
into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Fighting
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
Dark
55
95%
15
0
The user yells as if it’s ranting about something,
which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
By TM/HM
X and Y
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
--
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from special attacks for five turns.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
110
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Dark
--
100%
15
0
The user suppresses the target and makes its move
go last.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Ground
60
100%
20
0
The user strikes everything around it by stomping
down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of
those hit.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes
into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Fighting
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
Dark
55
95%
15
0
The user yells as if it’s ranting about something,
which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
By TM/HM
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
--
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from special attacks for five turns.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
110
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Dark
--
100%
15
0
The user suppresses the target and makes its move
go last.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Ground
60
100%
20
0
The user strikes everything around it by stomping
down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of
those hit.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes
into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Dark
55
95%
15
0
The user yells as if it’s ranting about something,
which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
80
100%
15
0
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at
maximum power.
Fighting
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower
the target’s Defense stat.
By TM/HM
Sun and Moon
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
--
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from special attacks for five turns.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
110
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Dark
--
100%
15
0
The user suppresses the target and makes its move
go last.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Electric
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Electric
--
90%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Ground
60
100%
20
0
The user strikes everything around it by stomping
down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of
those hit.
Normal
--
85%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes
into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Dark
55
95%
15
0
The user yells as if it’s ranting about something,
which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
By TM/HM
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its
spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Normal
--
--
20
-6
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is
dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a
single Pokémon.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from special attacks for five turns.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
110
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Psychic
--
--
20
0
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage
from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Dark
--
100%
15
0
The user suppresses the target and makes its move
go last.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Electric
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Electric
--
90%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat
change made by the target.
Ground
60
100%
20
0
The user strikes everything around it by stomping
down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of
those hit.
Normal
--
85%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes
into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Dark
55
95%
15
0
The user yells as if it’s ranting about something,
which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
#243 Raikou
Sprites & extra info…
![[EN]](../images/flags/en.png){kind=small}
![[IT]](../images/flags/it.png){kind=small}
![[FR]](../images/flags/fr.png){kind=small}
![[DE]](../images/flags/de.png){kind=small}
![[ES]](../images/flags/es.png){kind=small}
![[FOOTPRINT]](../sprites/footprints/ftp__243.png "Footprint"){kind=small}
% Catch rate: 3/255
Base friendship: 35/255
Yellow
Gen. II-V data
Gen. II:
Raikou
Blue
