Raikou

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Raikou (ライコウ Raikou) is an {{Type|Electric}}-type Legendary Pokémon. Raikou is part of the legendary beasts trio from the Generation II games.

Special Abilities
It has the Pressure ability.

It carries rainclouds on its back which let it fire thunderbolts at will. It descends with the lightning, and races across the land barking a cry that shakes the ground and sounds like crashing thunder. While running it stores up static electricity, then shoots off the excess.

Name
Its Japanese name basically means "Lord of thunder" which is fitting, as it is a powerful electric type.

Trivia

 * The collective term of Legendary Beasts continues to be the only CANON and sensible term to describe the trio, as they all have different traits regarding cats, dogs, and other animals. The popular term of "dogs" or "cats" were initiated in unofficial Gold and Silver Guidebooks respectively, and the dubbing company 4kids also made this conclusion; however neither term is truly correct when really taking a look at the origins of the trio.


 * Raikou resembles a saber-toothed tiger, obviously by its long fangs; and its stripes give it the attributes of a modern day tiger. Raikou is also partially based on the Japanese Thunder God, Raiju, who has been depicted in the forms of a tiger, monkey, cat, wolf, and weasel. It is said to have a roar like crashing thunder, as can be compared to the roar of a tiger, which can be heard from many miles away.  http://i49.tinypic.com/28bxngn.jpg


 * It is believed that Raikou, before it perished in the Burnt Tower, was a Jolteon. This is supported by the fact that the Burnt Tower is in Ekruteak City, a city where Eevee and it's evolution forms are very popular. Also, its behavior is identical to that of a Jolteon, as it is commonly portrayed as a hyper-active and aggressive Pokemon.