Alright, so I was trying to figure out the best way to beat Raikou in Pokémon GO, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey. I wanted to put together a solid team, you know? I didn’t wanna just throw random Pokémon at it and hope for the best. I dug around online, looking for some tips on the best counters to Raikou.
First, I started by trying to find some lists of, like, the top Pokémon that are good against Raikou. I saw a lot of different infographics and articles, some were more helpful than others, to be honest. But I did find some simulations data on the Internet, that was a good starting point.

Then, I tried to find information on specific moves. You know, like what Fast Attacks and Charged Attacks are most effective. Some guides had that, which was super helpful. It’s not just about the Pokémon, but also making sure they have the right moves equipped, so you can do a lot of damage in battles.
Here are some notes from my simulation:
- Figure out the best counters: I found that Ground-type Pokémon are super effective against Raikou because it’s an Electric type.
- Check their moves: I made sure my Ground-types had the best moves to maximize damage. It seemed like Earthquake was a good Charged Attack to go with.
- Build the team: I picked a few different Ground-type Pokémon, like Groudon, Excadrill, and Garchomp, and made sure they had the right moves. This was like, my core team.
- Give it a shot: I went into a few Raikou raids with this team and it actually worked pretty well! I was able to contribute a good amount of damage.
- Adjust and repeat: After a few raids, I started to get a better feel for what worked and what didn’t. I made some small tweaks to my team, like swapping out one Pokémon for another that had a better moveset.
It took a bit of trial and error, but I eventually figured out a pretty solid strategy for countering Raikou. It’s all about picking the right Pokémon, making sure they have the right moves, and then just practicing and adjusting your strategy as you go. So now I will keep trying to join some raids with my friends, and hopefully, we can all take down this legendary Pokémon together!