Raikou vs Suicune: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Raikou | Stat | Suicune |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | HP | 100 |
| 85 | Attack | 75 |
| 75 | Defense | 115 |
| 115 | Sp. Atk | 90 |
| 100 | Sp. Def | 115 |
| 115 | Speed | 85 |
| 580 | Total | 580 |
Stat Spread
- Raikou
- Suicune
Quick Verdict
Raikou owns the type matchup, landing 2× on Suicune with STAB. Raikou hits harder, its Sp. Atk of 115 topping the other's 90 by 25. Raikou outspeeds by 30 points (115 vs 85) and moves first. Suicune is the bulkier wall, 65 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (330 vs 265).
Type Matchup
Raikou → Suicune: 2×
Suicune → Raikou: 1×
Raikou
Weak toGround 2×
ResistsElectric 0.5×Steel 0.5×
Suicune
Weak toElectric 2×Grass 2×
ResistsFire 0.5×Water 0.5×Ice 0.5×Steel 0.5×
Raikou vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ground (2×), but resists Electric (0.5×). Suicune vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Electric (2×), Grass (2×), but resists Water (0.5×), Fire (0.5×), Ice (0.5×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Raikou if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Sp. Atk 115 vs 90
- you want to move first — 30 more Speed
- you want the type edge (2× STAB into Suicune)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (1 vs 2)
Choose Suicune if…
- you want to eat hits — 65 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (100)