How To Find (& Catch) Raikou In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

One of the three Legendary dogs from Gen 2 (), Raikou, appears in the Paldea region of within the DLC if you complete a few quests. Raikou returns with 24 other Legendary creatures from past entries in the franchise for you to add to your team. This powerful Electric-type hound commands storms and thunder, which could be a strong asset for trainer battles.

Raikou should not be confused with Raging Bolt in 's DLC, which is only available in. The familiar Legendary can be caught in both editions, but you have to finish the main story of the base game to reach the rare Pokémon. You will also need a special item called a Raikou Treat in your inventory to attract this member of the dog trio to Paldea.

Raikou will only appear in the West Province of Area 1 on your Paldea map when you gain the Raikou Treat from completing Blueberry quests with Snacksworth at Blueberry Academy. The DLC introduces many missions Snacksworth gives to earn Battle Points (BP) in. Finishing enough of these goals will cause Snacksworth to reward various items.

Fly up toward the Pokémon Center or Watchtower in West Province once you get the Raikou Treat to spot the Legendary on one of the higher mountains in the area.

Keep taking on Blueberry quests and talk to Snacksworth at BBQ events to eventually receive the Raikou Treat. You might also be given the Treats for other Legendaries in this process, including some powerful Pokémon like Latias or Reshiram in . Continuing to complete these quests gives you an excellent opportunity to fill up your Pokédex with the returning creatures in the DLC.

Raikou is a Level 70 Pokémon and is only weak to Ground-type attacks while resistingSteel-type and Electric-type moves. Make sure to bring Quick Balls to catch