Raikou is a Pokémon trading card. Below you will find its full details and artwork.

Last updated September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Raikou

Raikou

Lightning
  • CategoryPokémon
  • HP120
  • RarityRare
  • Card number#79
  • IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
  • WeaknessFighting ×2
  • ResistanceMetal -20
  • Retreat cost2

Attacks

Lost Voltage 30+
Cost: Lightning, Colorless

If you have any Lightning Energy cards in the Lost Zone, this attack does 90 more damage.

“This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.”

Frequently asked questions

Who illustrated Raikou?

Raikou was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.

How much HP does Raikou have?

Raikou has 120 HP.

What type is Raikou?

Raikou is a Lightning type Pokémon card.

Is Raikou tournament legal?

Raikou is legal in the following formats: Unlimited, Expanded.

How many attacks does Raikou have?

Raikou has 1 attack.

Key terms on this card

Lightning
The Lightning type, covering Electric Pokémon.
Rarity: Rare
Scarcer cards, one of which typically appears per booster pack.
HP
Hit Points — the damage a Pokémon can take before it is Knocked Out.
Weakness
Increases the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type (usually doubled).
Resistance
Reduces the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type.
Retreat cost
The amount of Energy needed to switch this Pokémon to the Bench.
Stage
Whether the Pokémon is Basic or an Evolution (Stage 1 or Stage 2).

Data last updated: · Card and set data is derived from the open-source community “pokemon-tcg-data” dataset. Original JSON data is used unmodified under its published terms.

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