Raikou vs Entei: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Raikou | Stat | Entei |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | HP | 115 |
| 85 | Attack | 115 |
| 75 | Defense | 85 |
| 115 | Sp. Atk | 90 |
| 100 | Sp. Def | 75 |
| 115 | Speed | 100 |
| 580 | Total | 580 |
Stat Spread
- Raikou
- Entei
Quick Verdict
Neither gets a type edge — both trade blows at 1×. Raikou outspeeds by 15 points (115 vs 100) and moves first. Entei is the bulkier wall, 10 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (275 vs 265).
Type Matchup
Raikou → Entei: 1×
Entei → Raikou: 1×
Raikou
Weak toGround 2×
ResistsElectric 0.5×Steel 0.5×
Entei
Weak toWater 2×Ground 2×Rock 2×
ResistsFire 0.5×Grass 0.5×Ice 0.5×Bug 0.5×Steel 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Raikou vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ground (2×), but resists Electric (0.5×). Entei vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Water (2×), Ground (2×), Rock (2×), but resists Fire (0.5×), Ice (0.5×), Grass (0.5×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Raikou if…
- you want to move first — 15 more Speed
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (1 vs 3)
Choose Entei if…
- you want to eat hits — 10 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (115)