Shiny Raikou in the anime Major appearances Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!) Raikou's cries can also send shock waves in the air while shaking the ground at the same time. Raikou races across grasslands while barking cries that sound like thunder. Raikou is said to represent the speed of lightning and can control storm clouds at will. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. It is shown to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. As seen in the anime, Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds.

Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lightning.Ī proverb claims that Raikou descended from the sky with a lightning bolt. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the saber-toothed cat. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue 'X' and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that cover its forehead, nose, and ears. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes.

It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end.

Raikou is a quadrupedal, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside.

6.7.5 By transfer from another generation.

3.5 Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

3.3 Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure.

2.1.1.1 Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!).

It appears to be distantly related to the Paradox Pokémon Raging Bolt. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.Īlong with Entei and Suicune, it is one of the Legendary beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Raikou (Japanese: ライコウ Raikou) is an Electric-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Breedable legendary monster legends