Pokémon Go Raikou counters, weaknesses and moveset explained Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Pokémon Go Raikou counters, weaknesses and moveset explained Tips on catching Raikou in Pokémon Go. Guide by Matthew Reynolds Managing Editor Additional contributions by Lottie Lynn Updated on 18 Jul 2021 Raikou, one of the legendary beasts, can be battled in raids in Pokémon Go. Before battling Raikou, you should ensure you have a good understanding of both its weaknesses and counters. This will help you add it to your Pokémon collection alongside Entei and Suicune. Raikou, like all legendary Pokémon, appears in five-star raids, so you will need to team up with other trainers to ensure you defeat it. Don't forget to use a Remote Raid Pass, however, if you feel like staying at home. On this page: Raikou counters and weaknesses in Poké mon Go Raikou CP in Poké mon Go Raikou moveset in Poké mon Go Everything else we know about Raikou Watch on YouTube Pokémon Go Trading gameplay Raikou counters and weaknesses in Poké mon Go Here are Raikou's counters and weaknesses in Pokémon Go: Raikou type - Electric-type Raikou is weak against - Ground-types Raikou counters - Flygon, Groudon, Rhyperior, Torterra, Mamoswine, Excadrill and Garchomp Other Raikou notes - When battling Raikou, you simply need to use your strongest ground-type Pokémon. Raikou CP in Poké mon Go Below you can find the Raikou's CP for when you're both battling it and attempting to catch it in Pokémon Go: Raid Boss CP - 45,435 CP Maximum CP for catching Raikou - 1972 CP Maximum weather (Rain) boosted CP - 2466 CP Raikou moveset in Poké mon Go Like every Pokémon in Pokémon Go, Raikou can learn a variety of Fast and Charged moves, including: Fast Moves: Thunder Shock (Electric) Volt Switch (Electric) Charged Moves: Shadow Ball (Ghost) Thunder (Electric) Thunderbolt (Electric) Wild Charge (Electric) Currently live is the Evolving Stars event, which includes the release of quest steps 5 to 8 of A Cosmic Companion - the Season of Light special research quest. Elsewhere, be sure to use Daily Adventure Incense for the chance of encountering Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres. There's also a new special research quest - A Mysterious Incense. Finally - don't forget about the new Prime Gaming rewards every fortnight. Everything else we know about Raikou Raikou, alongside Entei and Suicune, is a member of the legendary beasts. This legendary trio can be found in the Johto region and their trio master is Ho-Oh. They are also meant to be the counterparts to the legendary birds, representing the same types - fire, electric and water - while being inspired by animals, rather than birds. Entei and Suicune are the other members of the legendary beasts. Raikou appears to have taken inspiration from the saber-tooth tiger and the very concept of thunderstorms themselves. Interestingly, Raikou is the only member of the legendary beasts who doesn't have its own dedicated Pokémon film. Instead, it has appeared in three episodes of Pokémon Chronicles and, alongside its trio members, in the Pokémon movie, Zoroak: Master of Illusions. Good luck catching Raikou in Pokémon Go! More On Pokémon Go Pokémon Go Prime Gaming rewards for October 2022 and how to redeem Prime Gaming codes Prime subscribers can get free rewards every two weeks. Pokémon Go Evolution Cup best team recommendations ​​Pokémon Go’s Evolution Cup is here until October 13! Pokémon Go Evolving Stars Collection Challenges and field research tasks It’s time to add Cosmoem to your Pokédex! Pokémon Go Gen 7 Pokémon list released so far, and every creature from Sun and Moon's Alola region listed Everything you need to know about Gen 7 in Pokémon Go. Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store