Raikou is one of the legendary Pokemon available in Pokemon Go. This guide will show players how they can capture it. Pokemon Go continues to provide new content for its players to enjoy. This year is a big one as well as the game not only celebrates its 5th anniversary, but also the 25th anniversary of the Pokemon series as a whole. So far in 2021, players have been able to enjoy seasonal events surrounding the game. Each one goes through each generation of Pokemon whether they be new or old. As players aim to complete their in-game Pokedex, Raikou is one of the legendary Pokemon that players might have a bit of trouble encountering. This guide will show players how they can obtain it in the game.
Raikou originates from Pokemon Gold and Silver, the second generation Pokemon games. Alongside Suicune and Entei, these 3 Pokemon would wander the Johto region for players to hunt down out in the wild. Their lore is directly attached to one another as each event in the Pokemon series typically ties them all together. This is the game with Pokemon Go's raid battle system. This is how players will be able to capture their own Raikou in Pokemon Go.
How To Find (& Catch) Raikou in Pokemon Go
Currently, the only way to capture Raikou is by trading with another player who already has it. It may cost a ton of Stardust if the player has never captured one of their own. It's a part of the legendary Pokemon that can only be obtained by participating in Raid Battles. At this moment, the game is focused on the Season of Legends and the legendary trio from the Unova region. It's very common for the game to switch out Pokemon for the 5-star raid battles so it's only a matter of time before Raikou and the other two make a return.
To prepare for this, Raikou is an Electric-type Pokemon meaning it has a massive weakness to Ground-type moves. Here are some of the best Pokemon to bring along for a Raikou raid.
- Rhyperior: Mud Slap and Earthquake
- Excadrill: Mud Slap and Drill Run
- Groudon: Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Garchomp: Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Therian Landorus: Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Krookodile: Mud Slap and Earthquake
Ultimately, playing with other players is the best way to win 5-star raids. A party of 5 players should be enough to take it down. Until it arrives back in Raid Battles, try and capture those Unova legendaries. They won't be around forever.
Pokemon Go is available now on iOS and Android.