Is Raikou viable in Gen 9 Convergence?

Raikou is ranked #6 in Gen 9 Convergence with 18.07% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

Raikou in Gen 9 Convergence

Gen 9 Convergence · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0243 Raikou

Electric

USAGE 18.1% #6

ABILITYElectric Surge

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 85

DEF 75

SPA 115

SPD 100

SPE 115

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

Ground

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Moves

Volt Switch 88.9% Spikes 75.1% Scald 67.4% Thunder Wave 51.2% Recover 23.6% Soak 23.2% Thunderbolt 17.3% Switcheroo 8.1%

Items

Terrain Extender 74.7% Choice Specs 13.2% Leftovers 7.8% Choice Scarf 2.7% Life Orb 0.8% Big Root 0.6% Weakness Policy 0.1% Covert Cloak 0.1%

Abilities

Electric Surge88.1%Levitate7.8%Sap Sipper3.6%Intimidate0.3%Electromorphosis0.1%Quick Feet0.0%Pressure0.0%Inner Focus0.0%

Common Teammates

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Ranked #6 with 18.07% usage. Sorted by conservative score.