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Raikou is a part of the Legendary Beasts trio from the Johto Region, and as of theIndigo Disk, it can be caught inPokemon Scarlet & Violet. Much like every other returning Legendary, you may only catch Raikou if you’ve completed theIndigo Diskstoryline and caught Terapagos. After this, you’ll need to speak to someone named Mr. Snacksworth at Blueberry Academy to get a special food item for the Thunder Pokemon.
Getting Raikou inPokemon Scarletmay be easier than getting it inPokemon Violet. This is due to the Blueberry Quests (BBQs) system at Blueberry Academy/Terarium. Regardless of whichever one you own, it’s possible to get Raikou in both versions, thus eliminating the need to trade for it.
How to Get Raikou Treat (Where to Find Snacksworth)
10 BBQs (Scarlet), 1 Group BBQ (Violet)
After you’vecaught Terapagos, you’ll be returned to your dorm room at Blueberry Academy. You’re told to visit Ms. Briar about her findings on Terastal energy, but you can visit Snacksworth immediately following the Indigo Disk storyline. Go to theEntranceof Blueberry Academy, and Snacksworth will be standing in front of therow ofseats on the right (facing the reception desk).
Snacksworth gives outTreatsfor Legendary Pokemon. These are Key Items that are used to “spawn” the Legendary Pokemon somewhere in Paldea. He will give one Treat forevery 10 BBQ completed. Unfortunately,the Treat he hands out is randomized, so it could take a while until you get the Raikou Treat, or you may get it right off the bat. InPokemon Scarlet, the Raikou Treat is one of the rewards for completingSolo BBQs. As their name indicates, these are BBQs that you can complete in Terarium without having to join a Union Circle.
Getting Raikou Treat in Pokemon Violet
If you’re playingPokemon Violet, you’ll need to completeGroup BBQs. For these, you’ll need to be in a Union Circle. If you’re playing locally/offline, you won’t need a Nintendo Online Membership. Likewise,if you’re connecting with people online, then you will need the Nintendo Online Membership subscription.
Group BBQs are unlocked after you’ve completedthree “red” BBQs in your group.you’re able to check the level/color of a BBQby tappingright on the directional pad. Once you’ve completed three red BBQs, you should get aGroup BBQ. You’ll be able to tell whether it’s a Group BBQ by its background color (i.e, gold). There are a total of12 Group BBQs that you’ll need to completeto get all the Legendary Pokemon. Since Treats are randomized for Group BBQs, too, you may or may not have to complete a few of them until you can get the Raikou Treat.
Raikou Location in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
East Province (Area One)
Upon receiving the Raikou Treat, Snacksworth will give you the following hint:
“Speaking of Raikou… I do recall this one particular encounter when I was a younger feller. Yes, there was a day me and ol' Raikou wentracing up a mountain together. That Raikou—it’s no slouch, that’s for sure! Kept dashing past me and taking the lead. I was huffing and puffing and muttering some colorful things as I chased that wily Pokémon. But in the end, we were sitting side by side atop that peak, gazing out upon the massive and majestic desert that covers the land to the north.”
The “massive majestic desert” is theAsado Desert, and the mountain he’s referring to is the mountain where you fought theTitan Bombirdier. Specifically, you’ll find Raikou on theother side of the river/lake hugging the mountain where you found the Titan Bombirdier. The area you’ll want to look in is next to theIcerend Shrine.
Refer to theorange objective flag on the above imagefor the exact location.
Raikou’s Moves and Weaknesses
Type: Electric
The Raikou inScarlet/Violetislevel 70. ensure yousave your game before confronting it. As an Electric-type Pokemon, Raikou only has one type weakness, but you’ll want tobe careful not to knock it out.
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