Raikou

Raikou
Games	SSBM, SSBB
Move	[[bulbapedia:Thunder (move)|Thunder]]
Rarity	Rare
Article on Bulbapedia	Raikou (Pokémon)

Raikou (ライコウ, Raikō) is a fictional creature in the Pokémon media franchise.

Raikou's Thunder in Melee.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

Raikou appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon and as a Trophy in Melee.

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

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 Thunder 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.

Raikou's trophy in Melee.

As a 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. It reads as follows:

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 with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture. (Pokémon Gold & Silver 10/00)

Trivia

• Raikou is the only Legendary Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions, to not make an appearance as a Pokéball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.