Master League PvP guide
Raikou Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Raikou is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #87. Its recommended PvP moveset is Thunder Shock with Aura Sphere and Wild Charge.
Master League
#87
Strong pick
Type
Electric
Best Fast Move
Thunder Shock
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,902
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT RAIKOU
Is Raikou Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Raikou is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #87.
Raikou is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #117 and a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #169.
Raikou PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #169 | 83.9 | Thunder Shock, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere |
| Ultra League | #117 | 85.4 | Thunder Shock, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere |
| Master LeagueBest | #87 | 77.8 | Thunder Shock, Aura Sphere, Wild Charge |
Best Moveset for Raikou in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Raikou is Thunder Shock with Aura Sphere and Wild Charge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Raikou in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Raikou PvP Move Counts
Thunder Shock → Aura Sphere
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Thunder Shock → Wild Charge
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Raikou Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Raikou wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Raikou Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Raikou's Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- 0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Raikou in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Raikou in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Raikou's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
64% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
85% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Ratings are shown from Raikou's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Raikou.
Best Teammates for Raikou in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Raikou should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Raikou's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Raikou's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Raikou
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 3/15/14 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,726,433 |
| #2 | 0/14/7 | 1,500 | 16.5 | 1,720,434 | |
| #3 | 2/15/14 | 1,494 | 16 | 1,719,358 | |
| #4 | 2/15/15 | 1,498 | 16 | 1,719,358 | |
| #5 | 4/15/12 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,718,818 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/12 | 2,500 | 27 | 3,722,005 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 2,495 | 27 | 3,719,631 | |
| #3 | 1/12/15 | 2,499 | 27 | 3,717,108 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 2,495 | 27 | 3,713,244 | |
| #5 | 1/13/14 | 2,500 | 27 | 3,710,811 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,902 | 50 | 7,060,589 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,887 | 50 | 7,033,009 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,893 | 50 | 7,026,967 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,894 | 50 | 7,022,629 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,872 | 50 | 7,005,428 |
Raikou Stats in Pokémon GO
Raikou's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Raikou 3/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 130.4
- Defense
- 112.2
- HP
- 118
Ultra League
Raikou 1/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 168
- Defense
- 145.8
- HP
- 152
Master League
Raikou 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,902
- Attack
- 215.1
- Defense
- 176.5
- HP
- 186
Raikou Evolution
Raikou has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
A Shadow form of Raikou also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Raikou in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Electric typing · Same Thunder Shock fast move · Master League #195
Same Electric typing · Same Thunder Shock fast move · Ultra League #170
Shares Electric typing · Same Thunder Shock fast move · Master League #133
Shares Electric typing · Same Thunder Shock fast move · Ultra League #88
Same Electric typing · Same Thunder Shock fast move · Master League #143
Shares Electric typing · Same Thunder Shock fast move · Master League #189
More PoGoCoach tools
Raikou Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Raikou in Pokémon GO PvP?
Raikou's recommended PvP moveset is Thunder Shock with Aura Sphere and Wild Charge.
Is Raikou good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Raikou is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #87.
What counters Raikou in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zekrom, Palkia (Origin) and Lunala are among the strongest current counters to Raikou in Master League.
What is Raikou weak to in Pokémon GO?
Raikou is weak to Ground (1.6×).