Raikou Weaknesses
Raikou takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Raikou matchup.
Raikou Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Raikou takes reduced damage from them.
Best Raikou Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Raikou for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Raikou
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Raikou.
Raikou Weakness Q&A
- What is Raikou weak to?
- Raikou takes extra damage from Ground (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Raikou resist?
- Raikou takes reduced damage from Flying (½×), Steel (½×), and Electric (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Raikou?
- Strong Ground attackers like Groudon, Rhyperior, and Ursaluna beat Raikou — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.