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Cards/Raikou
Raikou card from the Mega Evolution set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Raikou

Raikou's powerful lightning attacks make it a formidable opponent.

Lightning120 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Electro Fall deals 30 damage and can deal an additional 90 if you have enough Lightning Energy.

Its weakness to Fighting means it struggles against certain types of Pokémon.

Signature attack

Electro Fall

If you have at least 4 Lightning Energy in play, this attack does 90 more damage. (30+ damage)

Raikou's ability to boost its attack with extra Lightning Energy makes it a strong choice for offensive strategies. However, be cautious as it can be outclassed by Fighting-type attacks.

Attacks

LL
Electro Fall30+

If you have at least 4 Lightning Energy in play, this attack does 90 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

Works best in decks that focus on building up Lightning Energy and have strong offensive moves.

Strengths
  • Boosted attack power with extra Lightning Energy
  • High HP for durability
Watch out for
  • Weakness to Fighting-type attacks
  • Needs multiple Lightning Energy to be effective
Pro tip

Pair Raikou with cards that can quickly build up its energy.

From the Pokédex

Raikou is known as the Thunder Pokémon and is associated with lightning in Japanese mythology.

Note for the parent

Ensure your child has plenty of Lightning Energy cards to maximize Raikou's potential.

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