Is Raikou viable in Gen 3 OU?

Raikou is ranked #18 in Gen 3 OU with 10.13% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Raikou in Gen 3 OU?

The best counter for Raikou in Gen 3 OU is Tyranitar with a 61.9% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Raikou include Tyranitar.

What is the best counter for Raikou in Gen 3 OU?

Tyranitar is the best counter for Raikou in Gen 3 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 61.9% of their encounters.

Raikou counters

Gen 3 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0243 Raikou

Electric

USAGE 10.1% #18

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 85

DEF 75

SPA 115

SPD 100

SPE 115

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

Ground

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Moves

Thunderbolt 99.9% Calm Mind 94.0% Hidden Power Grass 79.5% Substitute 44.9% Crunch 44.6% Hidden Power Ice 15.2% Roar 5.8% Rest 5.4%

Items

Leftovers 95.0% Lum Berry 4.6% Salac Berry 0.4% Never-Melt Ice 0.0% Magnet 0.0% Chesto Berry 0.0% Scope Lens 0.0% nothing 0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Tyranitar

RockDark OFFENSIVE CHECK

40.53

61.9% dies 10.76%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Raikou: 312-368 (81.2 - 95.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after sandstorm damage and Leftovers recovery

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Ranked #18 with 10.13% usage. Sorted by reliability score.