Generation 2 · Pokédex profile
Thunder Pokémon
Pokédex entry
Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.
Battle data
No conventional evolution relationship is recorded for this species.
Conditional evolutions can require additional game-specific prerequisites beyond the displayed method.
| Method | Location | Level | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripted battle candidate | Route 38 | Lv. 30 | Source-indexed, not individually verified |
Rare grass and Surfing encounters inherit the first native slot's level range. Supplemental fishing follows each rod's native slots. These ranges exclude Lure effects and randomizer replacements; eligibility restrictions still apply.
Data source: configured Grand Anthology Gen 1–9 species, forms and abilities. The website uses frame-cropped copies of the game's existing Pokémon sprites, which remain franchise/artist-owned assets. Some alternate forms use labeled default-form artwork when their individual sprite is unavailable. See acknowledgments for credits.