Raikou

Raikou (, Raikou) is a creature in the media franchise.

Origin
is an Electric-type introduced in, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #243 as the "Thunder Pokémon". Along with Entei and Suicune, Raikou is part of a trio commonly referred as the : in and their remakes  they can be found in the ; however, when interacted with, they run away. Raikou can then be found randomly in any route, and will attempt to run away whenever it gets a free turn unless it gets trapped by a move like or an ability like : however, any damage and status conditions received will be retained. Raikou also has an apparent ancient relative known as, a that debuted in .

is an Electric-type physical move with 65 base power, 100% accuracy and a 30% chance to inflict the Paralysis status on the target. Raikou can learn it naturally in every game.

As a Poké Ball Pokémon
Raikou is treated as a "legendary" Poké Ball Pokémon; its chance of appearing is much rarer than most of the others, and in return its effect is more powerful. Raikou uses Spark as its attack. A current of electricity will form around Raikou. Any character (other than the summoner) that makes contact with the ground within the current of electricity will take 20% damage (up to 180% damage is possible, if all possible hits connect) and be thrown a short distance up into the air, similar to Venusaur's Earthquake, though more powerful and in a much larger area.

Trophy
Raikou features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in the Trophy Lottery, though it only appears once all characters have been unlocked.

Trophy
Raikou only appears as a random trophy. It is part of the Legends of Johto.

Spirit
Raikou also appears alongside Entei and Suicune as an Ace-class primary spirit.

In Adventure Mode: World of Light, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune are presumably three of the countless spirits captured by Galeem during his takeover of the universe. After Galeem's defeat, Dharkon takes control of Galeem's spirits, including Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Raikou, Entei, & Suicune's spirit is located in the southwestern area of The Dark Realm.

Raikou's Spirit Battle uses a puppet fighter and is fought on the Suzaku Castle stage. He is fought along the and  puppet fighters representing Entei and Suicune respectively. During the battle, the floor is made of lava, referencing how Raikou, Entei, and Suicune were initially three unknown Pokémon who perished at the fire of the Brass Tower.

Trivia

 * Raikou is the only Legendary Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version to lack any appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
 * Raikou is the only member of the "" not to reappear as a Poké Ball Pokémon (or stage hazard like its, Ho-Oh) past Melee.
 * Raikou has the biggest hitbox in Melee when viewed in the.
 * Raikou's trophy in for Wii U matches its official artwork for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.