[OVERVIEW]
Raikou is a specialized Special attacker and Wallbreaker in the 1v1 metagame. It uses status moves like Calm Mind and Substitute to break Specially defensive Pokemon like Magearna and Tapu Lele and can outspeed and KO frailer threats that rely on their speed to defeat foes like Jumpluff and Vivillon. Raikou stands out from competitors in the electric niche like Magnezone with its speed and utility. Despite these strengths, Raikou is weak to faster pokemon like Choice Scarf Porygon-Z and Greninja as it doesn't possess great bulk. Common threats like Mega Charizard X, Victini, and Kommo-o can all bulk Raikou's attacks and KO back. And, of course, Ground-types completely decimate it.
[SET]
name: Special Breaker
move 1: Zap Cannon / Thunder
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Laser Focus
move 4: Reflect / Hidden Power [Fire]
item: Electrium Z
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 132 Spa / 144 Spd / 232 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Set Details
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144 Special Defense EVs allow Raikou to live a Timid Choice Specs Greninja Hydro Cannon
Usage Tips
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Describe how to use the Pokemon in question.
Team Options
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Describe some teammates that would be a good idea to pair with this Pokemon.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
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**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
[CREDITS]
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Raikou is a specialized Special attacker and Wallbreaker in the 1v1 metagame. It uses status moves like Calm Mind and Substitute to break Specially defensive Pokemon like Magearna and Tapu Lele and can outspeed and KO frailer threats that rely on their speed to defeat foes like Jumpluff and Vivillon. Raikou stands out from competitors in the electric niche like Magnezone with its speed and utility. Despite these strengths, Raikou is weak to faster pokemon like Choice Scarf Porygon-Z and Greninja as it doesn't possess great bulk. Common threats like Mega Charizard X, Victini, and Kommo-o can all bulk Raikou's attacks and KO back. And, of course, Ground-types completely decimate it.
[SET]
name: Special Breaker
move 1: Zap Cannon / Thunder
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Laser Focus
move 4: Reflect / Hidden Power [Fire]
item: Electrium Z
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 132 Spa / 144 Spd / 232 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Set Details
========
144 Special Defense EVs allow Raikou to live a Timid Choice Specs Greninja Hydro Cannon
Usage Tips
========
Describe how to use the Pokemon in question.
Team Options
========
Describe some teammates that would be a good idea to pair with this Pokemon.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[, ]]
- Quality checked by: [[, ], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]
