Editing Raikou

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{{Pokémon
|name=Raikou
|image=[[File:Raikou-Origin.png|300px]]
|caption={{symbol|pokemon}}<br>Raikou's official artwork from ''Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver''.
|game= ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]''
|moveused= Spark
|rarity=Rare
|interwiki=bulbapedia
|interwikiname=Bulbapedia
|interwikipage=Raikou (Pokémon)
}}
'''Raikou''' ({{ja|ライコウ|Raikō}}, ''Raikou'') is a creature in the {{uv|Pokémon}} media franchise.

==Origin==
[[File:243RaikouC.png|thumb|left|Raikou's official artwork from ''Pokémon Crystal''.]]
{{pkmn|Raikou}} is an Electric-type {{iw|Bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation II}}, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #243 as the "Thunder Pokémon". Along with [[Entei]] and [[Suicune]], Raikou is part of a trio commonly referred as the ''{{iw|bulbapedia|legendary beasts}}'': in {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Gold and Silver}} and their remakes {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}} they can be found in the {{iw|bulbapedia|Burned Tower}}; however, when interacted with, they run away. Raikou can then be found randomly in any route, and will attempt to run away whenever it gets a free turn unless it gets trapped by a move like {{iw|bulbapedia|Mean Look|move}} or an ability like {{iw|bulbapedia|Shadow Tag|ability}}: however, any damage and status conditions received will be retained.

{{iw|bulbapedia|Spark|move}} is an Electric-type physical move with 65 base power, 100% accuracy and a 30% chance to inflict the Paralysis status on the target. Raikou can learn it naturally in every game.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:Raikou Pokeball SSBM.png|thumb|Raikou in Melee.]]
Raikou is treated as a "legendary" Poké Ball Pokémon; its chance of appearing is much rarer than most of the others, and in return its effect is more powerful. Raikou uses Spark as its attack. A current of electricity will form around Raikou. Any character (other than the summoner) that makes contact with the ground within the current of electricity will take 20% damage (up to 180% damage is possible, if all possible hits connect) and be thrown a short distance up into the air, similar to [[Venusaur]]'s Earthquake, though more powerful and in a much larger area.
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===Trophy===
Raikou features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in the Trophy Lottery, though it only appears once all characters have been unlocked.
{{Trophy
|name=Raikou
|image=Raikou Trophy Melee.png
|desc=(1.0/1.01 NTSC) These violent lightning Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.
:(1.02 NTSC/PAL) These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Gold & Silver|release1=10/00}}
|game=Melee
}}
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==In {{forwiiu}}==
===Trophy===
Raikou only appears as a random trophy. It is part of the ''Legends of Johto'' {{h1|Trophy Box|Legends of Johto}}.
{{Trophy
|name=Raikou
|image=RaikouTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.
|desc-pal=If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Gold & Pokémon Silver|release1=10/2000|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X & Pokémon Y|release2=10/2013}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Gold/Silver|release1=04/2001|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X/Y|release2=10/2013}}
|game=ssb4-wiiu
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Spirit===
Raikou also appears alongside [[Entei]] and [[Suicune]] as an Ace-class [[primary spirit]].

In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], Raikou, Entei, and Suicune are presumably three of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. After Galeem's defeat, [[Dharkon]] takes control of Galeem's spirits, including Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Raikou, Entei, & Suicune's spirit is located in the southwestern area of [[The Dark Realm]].

Raikou's Spirit Battle uses a {{SSBU|Pikachu}} puppet fighter and is fought on the [[Suzaku Castle]] stage. He is fought along the {{SSBU|Incineroar}} and {{SSBU|Greninja}} puppet fighters representing Entei and Suicune respectively. During the battle, the floor is made of lava, referencing how Raikou, Entei, and Suicune were initially three unknown Pokémon who perished at the fire of the Brass Tower.

{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
| 482 || {{SpiritTableName|Raikou, Entei, & Suicune}} || {{SpiritType|Shield}} || ★★★ || 1 || 3251 || 9801 || 1547 || 4665 || 1579 || 4759 || Speed ↑ || ''Pokémon'' Series
|}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Raikou Thunder.jpg|Raikou's Spark in ''Melee''.
Raikou-Hitbox-SSBM.png|Raikou's hitbox information.
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ライコウ|Raikō}}, ''Raikou''
|en=Raikou
|fr=Raikou
|es=Raikou
|de=Raikou
|it=Raikou
|nl=Raikou
|ru={{rollover|Райку|Rayku|?}}
|ko={{rollover|라이코|Raiko|?}}, ''Raikou''
|zh={{rollover|雷公|Léigōng|?}}
}}

==Trivia==
*Raikou is the only Legendary Pokémon that debuted in ''Pokémon Gold Version'' and ''Pokémon Silver Version'' to lack any appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
*Raikou is the only member of the "{{s|bulbapedia|Legendary beasts}}" not to reappear as a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon (or stage hazard like its {{s|bulbapedia|trio master}}, [[Ho-Oh]]) past ''Melee''.
*Raikou has the biggest hitbox in ''Melee'' when viewed in the {{SSBM|debug menu}}.
*Raikou's trophy in ''for Wii U'' matches its official artwork for ''Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver''.

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