Raikou in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Raikou is Electric type, so it's weak to Ground.
What is Raikou weak to?
Raikou is Electric type, so it takes extra damage from Ground attacks.
Defending Raikou 
Electric
Electric Hits it hard
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Ground160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
- Electric62.5% damage
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Flying62.5% damage -
Steel62.5% damage
Leave Electric, Flying and Steel attackers at home: Raikou resists them.
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What is Raikou weak to in Pokémon GO?
Raikou is Electric type. It's weak to Ground. It resists Electric, Flying and Steel.
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