No. 1021
Raging Bolt
Paradox Pokémon
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Raging Bolt is an Electric/Dragon-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Ice, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 590. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 5.2 m 17′01″
- Weight
- 480 kg 1058.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 590 Higher than 93% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX The Indigo Disk
It bears resemblance to a Pokémon that became a hot topic for a short while after a paranormal magazine touted it as Raikou's ancestor.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
ElectricDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 8 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 75); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Raging Bolt outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
active or Booster Energy used: highest stat is 1.3×, or 1.5× if Speed.
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17.7% of teams · rank #8 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Booster Energy- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fairy
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games11.7%
- 1500 weighting14.5%
- 1695 weighting17.7%
- 1825 weighting15.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Thunderclap98.6%
- Thunderbolt79.2%
- Dragon Pulse73.5%
- Calm Mind69.5%
- Draco Meteor27.9%
- Volt Switch24.8%
- Weather Ball13.0%
- Discharge6.4%
- Thunder3.6%
- Solar Beam1.2%
Items
- Booster Energy52.1%
Leftovers16.8%
Choice Specs15.8%
Heavy-Duty Boots5.3%
Life Orb3.0%
Assault Vest2.5%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe18.9%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe9.4%
- Modest 112 HP / 252 SpA / 144 Spe9.2%
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 Spe9.1%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.9%
Tera types
- Fairy50.7%
- Bug19.3%
- Ghost15.9%
- Flying5.2%
Common teammates
Kingambit45.2%
Great Tusk34.2%
Iron Valiant33.1%
Gholdengo32.2%
Ogerpon-Wellspring28.1%
Glimmora24.5%
Zamazenta19.7%
Iron Moth14.4%
Cresselia
Ting-Lu14.2% of teams · rank #10 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Booster Energy
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Fairy
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games7.0%
- 1500 weighting9.1%
- 1695 weighting14.2%
- 1825 weighting17.8%
Usage by month
Moves
- Thunderclap91.1%
- Dragon Pulse65.2%
- Protect62.1%
- Thunderbolt49.6%
- Calm Mind47.8%
- Draco Meteor31.8%
- Snarl12.4%
- Volt Switch11.9%
- Electroweb10.5%
- Tera Blast8.0%
Items
- Booster Energy33.9%
- Leftovers30.1%
- Assault Vest21.0%
Grassy Seed6.6%- Life Orb2.7%
- Choice Specs1.3%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD16.4%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe6.4%
- Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA5.3%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe4.2%
- Modest 248 HP / 48 Def / 120 SpA / 24 SpD / 68 Spe4.1%
Tera types
- Fairy75.8%
- Electric13.7%
- Flying3.0%
- Ice2.1%
Common teammates
Incineroar35.7%
Rillaboom27.8%- Ogerpon-Wellspring23.9%
Chien-Pao22.0%
Tornadus22.0%
Landorus21.5%
Chi-Yu20.4%
Ninetales-Alola17.9%
12.1% of teams · rank #12 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Specs
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games8.3%
- 1500 weighting11.2%
- 1630 weighting12.1%
- 1760 weighting11.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Thunderclap95.4%
- Draco Meteor86.7%
- Volt Switch67.6%
- Thunderbolt67.4%
- Calm Mind25.3%
- Weather Ball25.3%
- Dragon Pulse22.3%
- Rising Voltage3.2%
- Thunder2.3%
- Discharge1.6%
Items
- Choice Specs31.5%
Dragonium Z22.9%- Assault Vest17.3%
- Heavy-Duty Boots6.8%
- Booster Energy6.5%
- Leftovers5.7%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe18.9%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe17.6%
- Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.0%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD8.3%
- Modest 196 HP / 252 SpA / 60 Spe4.4%
Common teammates
Alomomola30.3%- Great Tusk29.6%
Landorus-Therian28.3%
Charizard-Mega-Y25.8%- Kingambit25.5%
Terapagos17.7%
Hatterene16.5%
Iron Treads13.1%
Checks & counters
Tapu Lele77.9%
Gardevoir-Mega84.3%
Altaria-Mega88.7%
Excadrill78.4%
Charizard-Mega-X76.0%
Blissey73.9%
6.6% of teams · rank #32 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Air Balloon- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 80 HP / 200 SpA / 12 SpD / 216 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games4.6%
- 1500 weighting5.5%
- 1630 weighting6.6%
- 1760 weighting7.9%
Usage by month
Moves
- Thunderclap97.2%
- Thunderbolt85.2%
- Calm Mind84.6%
- Draco Meteor80.9%
- Dragon Pulse21.8%
- Volt Switch20.1%
- Rising Voltage3.9%
- Discharge1.7%
- Ancient Power0.8%
- Thunder Wave0.8%
Items
- Air Balloon45.7%
Shuca Berry14.6%- Heavy-Duty Boots13.3%
- Leftovers9.3%
- Choice Specs9.2%
- Assault Vest2.9%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Modest 80 HP / 200 SpA / 12 SpD / 216 Spe20.1%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD12.2%
- Modest 124 HP / 252 SpA / 132 Spe10.1%
- Modest 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Spe8.1%
- Modest 92 HP / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 64 SpD / 64 Spe7.7%
Common teammates
Archaludon76.1%
Dragapult73.3%
Goodra-Hisui66.6%
Latios42.8%
Roaring Moon41.7%
Kyurem21.5%
Latias21.1%
Iron Hands15.8%
Checks & counters
- Iron Treads91.9%
Dragonite83.7%- Dragapult77.7%
Flutter Mane69.0%
Meowscarada67.2%
Clodsire62.9%
0.6% of teams · rank #96 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Electric
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.1%
- 1500 weighting1.1%
- 1630 weighting0.6%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Thunderclap94.3%
- Thunderbolt66.7%
- Volt Switch57.3%
- Draco Meteor54.7%
- Weather Ball39.3%
- Dragon Pulse33.6%
- Calm Mind24.4%
- Thunder7.4%
- Solar Beam6.1%
- Hyper Voice4.4%
Items
- Leftovers29.0%
- Assault Vest25.3%
- Booster Energy25.0%
- Choice Specs13.0%
- Life Orb3.7%
Magnet2.5%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD30.7%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA27.7%
- Modest 200 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 52 SpD9.0%
- Modest 244 HP / 12 Def / 236 SpA / 4 SpD / 12 Spe5.6%
- Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.8%
Tera types
- Electric53.1%
- Fairy24.9%
- Flying9.3%
- Bug5.2%
Common teammates
Koraidon62.8%- Flutter Mane45.7%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame29.8%
Ho-Oh29.7%- Chi-Yu28.9%
Zacian-Crowned27.4%
Calyrex-Ice13.5%
Kyogre11.8%
Evolution
Raging Bolt does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 17
| 1 | Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy. | Electric | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 1 | Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Dragon | Spec | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 7 | Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 14 | Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target. | Dragon | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon. | Electric | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 42 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 49 | ThunderclapUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking. | Electric | Spec | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 56 | Dragon HammerNo additional effect. | Dragon | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 63 | Rising Voltage2× power if target is grounded in Electric Terrain. | Electric | Spec | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 70 | Dragon PulseNo additional effect. | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 77 | Zap Cannon100% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 120 | 50% | 5 |
| 84 | Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 91 | Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain. | Electric | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 45
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM09 | Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch. | Electric | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM23 | Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1. | Electric | Spec | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM30 | Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Dark | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM44 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM48 | Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target. | Electric | Spec | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM72 | Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target. | Electric | Spec | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM84 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM89 | Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM96 | Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2. | Electric | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM108 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM115 | Dragon PulseNo additional effect. | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM117 | Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM121 | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM136 | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM147 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM156 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM166 | Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain. | Electric | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM169 | Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dragon | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM172 | RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM173 | Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM193 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM210 | Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses. | Electric | Phys | 100 | 95% | 15 |
| TM211 | Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Electric | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM222 | Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM226 | Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 15 |
Egg moves 1
| Egg | Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva). | Rock | Spec | 60 | 100% | 5 |
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Biology
Raging Bolt is an ancient Paradox Pokémon, a Pokémon which hails from a different time period than normal Pokémon. It hails from the distant past, and is stated to hail from an alternative reality. It resembles the Legendary Pokémon Raikou.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Paradox Pokémon
- Blueberry Academy · The Indigo Disk
- Color
- Yellow
- —
It bears resemblance to a Pokémon that became a hot topic for a short while after a paranormal magazine touted it as Raikou's ancestor.
VioletIt's said to incinerate everything around it with lightning launched from its fur. Very little is known about this creature.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Raging Bolt
- Japanese
- タケルライコ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Takeruraiko
- Korean
- 날뛰는우레
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 猛雷鼓
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 猛雷鼓
- French
- Ire-Foudre
- German
- Furienblitz
- Spanish
- Electrofuria
- Italian
- Furiatonante
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 3 SpA
- 10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 0
- 295
- Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- Genderless
- 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.