Pokémon GO Raikou Legendary Raid: Best Counters & DPS Ranking

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Raikou

🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)

Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.

Raikou — ⚡ Top 3 aura-matched Megas

Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Primal Kyogre.

Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*21.85.0
2Mega ManectricMega
Manectric

ElectricMega Mega Aura (Electric)
DarkSnarl / FireOverheat16.22.9
3Mega AmpharosMega
Ampharos

ElectricDragonMega Mega Aura (Electric)
ElectricCharge Beam / DragonDragon Pulse*14.03.2
Raikou — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)

All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Primal Groudon. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*35.111.2
2Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake30.09.1
3Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake26.37.0
4Mega SwampertMega
Swampert

WaterGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake25.46.5
5Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake24.24.5
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere23.63.8
7Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonBreaking Swipe*23.26.8
8Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere23.22.6
9Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake23.16.1
10Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic*22.64.7
11Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball22.06.9
12Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*21.85.0
13Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*21.74.4
14Mega LatiosMega
Latios

DragonPsychicMega
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere21.26.6
15Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
PoisonPoison Jab / GroundDrill Run*20.94.5
16Mega CameruptMega
Camerupt

FireGroundMega
FireEmber / GroundEarth Power20.73.8
17Mega AerodactylMega
Aerodactyl

RockFlyingMega
RockRock Throw / GroundEarth Power20.63.4
18Mega KangaskhanMega
Kangaskhan

NormalMega
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake20.43.5
19Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor20.16.1
20Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic19.95.9
Raikou — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)

Raikou is a legendary raid boss. Weak to Ground. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Primal Groudon. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Shadow Groudon.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Shadow GroudonshadowShadow Groudon
GroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*31.76.9
2Shadow ExcadrillshadowShadow Excadrill
GroundSteelShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake29.63.5
3Landorus TherianLandorus Therian
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundSandsear Storm*29.48.4
4Shadow MamoswineshadowShadow Mamoswine
IceGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundHigh Horsepower29.03.7
5Shadow GarchompshadowShadow Garchomp
DragonGroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake28.66.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Shadow RhyperiorshadowShadow Rhyperior
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake28.34.5
7Shadow RegigigasshadowShadow Regigigas
NormalShadow
NormalHidden Power / NormalCrush Grip*27.93.8
8Shadow LandorusshadowShadow Landorus
GroundFlyingShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power27.96.4
9GroudonGroudon
GroundLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*26.97.3
10Shadow RhydonshadowShadow Rhydon
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake25.83.6
11Shadow DonphanshadowShadow Donphan
GroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake25.44.8
12Shadow GolurkshadowShadow Golurk
GroundGhostShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power25.47.9
13Necrozma Dawn WingsNecrozma Dawn Wings
PsychicGhostLegendary
PsychicPsycho Cut / GhostMoongeist Beam25.29.7
14EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDynamax Cannon*24.99.0
15ExcadrillExcadrill
GroundSteel
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake24.83.3
16MamoswineMamoswine
IceGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundHigh Horsepower24.73.6
17Shadow GolemshadowShadow Golem
RockGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake24.73.2
18Shadow FlygonshadowShadow Flygon
GroundDragonShadow
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake24.44.4
19GarchompGarchomp
DragonGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake24.26.7
20RhyperiorRhyperior
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake23.74.3
Raikou — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Landorus.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1LandorusLandorus
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power23.66.7
2Kyurem BlackKyurem Black
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / IceFreeze Shock23.44.1
3RegigigasRegigigas
NormalLegendary
NormalHidden Power / NormalCrush Grip*23.33.8
4KrookodileKrookodile
GroundDark
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake22.63.2
5BlacephalonBlacephalon
FireGhostLegendary
GhostAstonish / FireSurprise Attack*22.14.3
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6RhydonRhydon
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake21.83.5
7Keldeo ResoluteKeldeo Resolute
WaterFightingLegendary
FightingLow Kick / FightingSecret Sword21.63.7
8GolurkGolurk
GroundGhost
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power21.57.3
9DonphanDonphan
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake21.44.6
10MudsdaleMudsdale
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake21.44.8
11GolemGolem
RockGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake20.83.1
12HaxorusHaxorus
Dragon
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake20.63.8
13FlygonFlygon
GroundDragon
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake20.44.2
14TorterraTorterra
GrassGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake20.45.1
15PheromosaPheromosa
BugFightingLegendary
BugBug Bite / FightingFocus Blast20.22.4
16Dugtrio AlolanDugtrio Alolan
GroundSteel
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake20.21.5
17HippowdonHippowdon
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake20.25.0
18SandacondaSandaconda
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power20.04.0
19TerrakionTerrakion
RockFightingLegendary
FightingDouble Kick / GroundEarthquake19.82.9
20SwampertSwampert
WaterGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake19.84.4
Raikou — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)

Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Heracross.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1HeracrossHeracross
BugFighting
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake19.44.6
2MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake19.44.0
3NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / GroundEarthquake18.94.7
4UrsalunaUrsaluna
GroundNormal
NormalTackle / GroundHigh Horsepower*18.43.5
5NidoqueenNidoqueen
PoisonGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake18.45.1
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6SalamenceSalamence
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor18.44.2
7GigalithGigalith
Rock
GroundMud-Slap / RockMeteor Beam*18.22.6
8LucarioLucario
FightingSteel
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere18.21.8
9BlazikenBlaziken
FireFighting
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere18.02.6
10MagmortarMagmortar
Fire
FireFire Spin / GroundScorching Sands18.02.8
11GliscorGliscor
GroundFlying
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake17.95.2
12ChandelureChandelure
GhostFire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat17.84.5
13SandslashSandslash
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake17.73.3
14VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / FireOverheat17.74.5
15MudbrayMudbray
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake17.72.5
16SceptileSceptile
Grass
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake17.43.0
17DragoniteDragonite
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Breath / DragonDraco Meteor*17.34.7
18GengarGengar
GhostPoison
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball17.24.3
19KinglerKingler
Water
GroundMud Shot* / WaterCrabhammer17.12.1
20Zoroark HisuianZoroark Hisuian
NormalGhost
GhostShadow Claw / GhostShadow Ball17.12.3

🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)

Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.

Raikou — ⚡ Top 3 aura-matched Megas (by Sustained DPS)

Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Primal Kyogre.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*21.84.8
2Mega AmpharosMega
Ampharos

ElectricDragonMega Mega Aura (Electric)
ElectricCharge Beam / DragonDragon Pulse*14.03.2
3Mega ManectricMega
Manectric

ElectricMega Mega Aura (Electric)
DarkSnarl / FireOverheat16.22.9
Raikou — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)

Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Garchomp. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake30.017.8
2Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*35.117.7
3Mega SwampertMega
Swampert

WaterGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake25.48.7
4Mega LatiosMega
Latios

DragonPsychicMega
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere21.26.7
5Mega LatiasMega
Latias

DragonPsychicMega
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere18.26.6
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake23.16.3
7Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake26.36.2
8Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonBreaking Swipe*23.26.0
9Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor20.15.7
10Mega VenusaurMega
Venusaur

GrassPoisonMega
GrassVine Whip / GrassFrenzy Plant*17.15.6
11Mega DragoniteMega
Dragonite

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*19.85.6
12Mega GalladeMega
Gallade

PsychicFightingMega
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic19.94.9
13Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*21.84.8
14Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic*22.64.7
15Mega VictreebelMega
Victreebel

GrassPoisonMega
GrassMagical Leaf* / GrassSolar Beam17.44.7
16Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball22.04.6
17Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake24.24.5
18Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
PoisonPoison Jab / GroundDrill Run*20.94.5
19Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*21.74.4
20Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic19.94.4
Raikou — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)

Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Shadow Garchomp.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Shadow GarchompshadowShadow Garchomp
DragonGroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake28.614.1
2GarchompGarchomp
DragonGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake24.213.1
3GroudonGroudon
GroundLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*26.911.6
4Shadow GroudonshadowShadow Groudon
GroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*31.711.5
5Zygarde CompleteZygarde Complete
DragonGroundLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake15.311.1
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Shadow TorterrashadowShadow Torterra
GrassGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake23.710.9
7TorterraTorterra
GrassGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake20.410.3
8ZygardeZygarde
DragonGroundLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake16.910.1
9EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDynamax Cannon*24.99.3
10Landorus TherianLandorus Therian
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundSandsear Storm*29.48.3
11Shadow GolurkshadowShadow Golurk
GroundGhostShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power25.47.5
12GolurkGolurk
GroundGhost
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power21.57.3
13LandorusLandorus
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power23.67.0
14Shadow LandorusshadowShadow Landorus
GroundFlyingShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power27.96.9
15Shadow NidoqueenshadowShadow Nidoqueen
PoisonGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake21.66.9
16NidoqueenNidoqueen
PoisonGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake18.46.7
17Necrozma Dawn WingsNecrozma Dawn Wings
PsychicGhostLegendary
PsychicPsycho Cut / GhostMoongeist Beam25.26.5
18Giratina (Origin)Giratina
(Origin)

GhostDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / GhostShadow Force*16.46.5
19Shadow GiratinashadowShadow Giratina
GhostDragonShadow
DragonDragon Breath / GhostShadow Force*15.76.2
20PalossandPalossand
GhostGround
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarth Power16.86.1
Raikou — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Giratina.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1GiratinaGiratina
GhostDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Breath / GhostShadow Force*12.85.7
2GliscorGliscor
GroundFlying
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake17.95.5
3LatiosLatios
DragonPsychicLegendary
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere17.65.2
4HippowdonHippowdon
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake20.25.0
5SinistchaSinistcha
GrassGhost
GrassMagical Leaf / GhostShadow Ball14.95.0
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6XerneasXerneas
FairyLegendary
FairyGeomancy* / NormalGiga Impact16.44.9
7DragapultDragapult
DragonGhost
DragonDragon Tail / GhostShadow Ball17.04.8
8MudsdaleMudsdale
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake21.44.8
9SkeledirgeSkeledirge
FireGhost
GhostHex / FireBlast Burn*14.04.8
10LugiaLugia
PsychicFlyingLegendary
PsychicExtrasensory / PsychicFuturesight11.44.8
11NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / GroundEarthquake18.94.7
12DragoniteDragonite
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Breath / DragonDraco Meteor*17.34.7
13LatiasLatias
DragonPsychicLegendary
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere14.94.7
14DhelmiseDhelmise
GhostGrass
GhostShadow Claw / GhostShadow Ball14.84.7
15CelebiCelebi
PsychicGrassLegendary
GrassMagical Leaf* / FightingAura Sphere14.34.7
16LunalaLunala
PsychicGhostLegendary
PsychicConfusion / GhostShadow Ball16.34.6
17DonphanDonphan
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake21.44.6
18HeracrossHeracross
BugFighting
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake19.44.6
19ChandelureChandelure
GhostFire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat17.84.5
20VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / FireOverheat17.74.5
Raikou — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)

Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Runerigus.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1RunerigusRunerigus
GroundGhost
GhostShadow Claw / GhostShadow Ball11.34.5
2SwampertSwampert
WaterGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake19.84.4
3ClaydolClaydol
GroundPsychic
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake14.64.4
4RhyperiorRhyperior
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake23.74.3
5GengarGengar
GhostPoison
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball17.24.3
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6CeruledgeCeruledge
FireGhost
FireEmber / GhostShadow Ball14.84.3
7Gourgeist SuperGourgeist Super
GhostGrass
GhostHex / GhostShadow Ball11.44.3
8FlygonFlygon
GroundDragon
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake20.44.2
9SalamenceSalamence
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor18.44.2
10GholdengoGholdengo
SteelGhost
GhostHex / GhostShadow Ball15.74.1
11GardevoirGardevoir
PsychicFairy
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic14.84.1
12TogekissTogekiss
FairyFlying
FairyCharm / FightingAura Sphere*14.34.1
13DecidueyeDecidueye
GrassGhost
GrassMagical Leaf / GrassFrenzy Plant*15.04.1
14SandacondaSandaconda
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power20.04.0
15MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake19.44.0
16ToedscruelToedscruel
GroundGrass
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power16.44.0
17PolteageistPolteageist
Ghost
DarkSucker Punch / GhostShadow Ball15.54.0
18ClodsireClodsire
PoisonGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake12.34.0
19Gourgeist LargeGourgeist Large
GhostGrass
GhostHex / GhostShadow Ball11.34.0
20VenusaurVenusaur
GrassPoison
GrassVine Whip / GrassFrenzy Plant*14.03.9
Legendary Raid Past Boss
Types
Electric
Boss HP
15,000
Boss Fast Moves
Thunder ShockVolt Switch
Boss Charge Moves
Aura SphereShadow BallThunderThunderboltWild Charge
Weakness (×1.6)
Ground
Resistance (×0.625)
ElectricFlyingSteel
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