Raikou Counters — Gen 9 RU Electric
Gen 9 RU counter data · Sorted by KO Rate (P) · Smogon 2026-04
Checks and Counters
What beats Raikou in Gen 9 RU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Raikou. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Raikou.
Raikou is ranked #84 in Gen 9 RU with a 1.41% usage rate.No checks and counters data available for this Pokémon in the latest stats.
Raikou Usage Stats
Most Used Moves
Scald
21.2%
Thunderbolt
18.0%
Volt Switch
15.2%
Calm Mind
10.9%
Aura Sphere
10.2%
Substitute
6.5%
Extrasensory
5.6%
Tera Blast
3.0%
Most Used Items
Leftovers
31.0%
Heavy-Duty Boots
25.5%
Choice Specs
14.9%
Life Orb
14.8%
Choice Scarf
11.1%
Assault Vest
1.9%
Shuca Berry
0.7%
Damp Rock
0.1%
Most Used Abilities
Pressure 82.8%Inner Focus 17.2%
Most Used Tera Types
Water
39.8%
Electric
24.3%
Fairy
12.4%
Fighting
6.5%
Grass
5.2%
Ghost
5.0%
Flying
3.3%
Ice
1.4%
Common Teammates
Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Raikou sets.