Raging Bolt
A+#1021 · Gen 9 · BST 590
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 200 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 93 | 111 | 157 | 109 | 95 |
| Lonely | 102 ▲ | 99 ▼ | 157 | 109 | 95 |
| Brave | 102 ▲ | 111 | 157 | 109 | 85 ▼ |
| Adamant | 102 ▲ | 111 | 141 ▼ | 109 | 95 |
| Naughty | 102 ▲ | 111 | 157 | 98 ▼ | 95 |
| Bold | 83 ▼ | 122 ▲ | 157 | 109 | 95 |
| Docile(neutral) | 93 | 111 | 157 | 109 | 95 |
| Relaxed | 93 | 122 ▲ | 157 | 109 | 85 ▼ |
| Impish | 93 | 122 ▲ | 141 ▼ | 109 | 95 |
| Lax | 93 | 122 ▲ | 157 | 98 ▼ | 95 |
| Timid | 83 ▼ | 111 | 157 | 109 | 104 ▲ |
| Hasty | 93 | 99 ▼ | 157 | 109 | 104 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 93 | 111 | 157 | 109 | 95 |
| Jolly | 93 | 111 | 141 ▼ | 109 | 104 ▲ |
| Naive | 93 | 111 | 157 | 98 ▼ | 104 ▲ |
| Modest | 83 ▼ | 111 | 172 ▲ | 109 | 95 |
| Mild | 93 | 99 ▼ | 172 ▲ | 109 | 95 |
| Quiet | 93 | 111 | 172 ▲ | 109 | 85 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 93 | 111 | 157 | 109 | 95 |
| Rash | 93 | 111 | 172 ▲ | 98 ▼ | 95 |
| Calm | 83 ▼ | 111 | 157 | 119 ▲ | 95 |
| Gentle | 93 | 99 ▼ | 157 | 119 ▲ | 95 |
| Sassy | 93 | 111 | 157 | 119 ▲ | 85 ▼ |
| Careful | 93 | 111 | 141 ▼ | 119 ▲ | 95 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 93 | 111 | 157 | 109 | 95 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Raging Bolt is a bulky special attacker with priority Thunderclap and Calm Mind setup. Protosynthesis in sun makes it a frightening win condition that snowballs quickly.
Strengths
- + Priority Thunderclap
- + Bulky Calm Mind
- + Sun synergy
Weaknesses
- − Ground and Ice weak
- − Low Speed
- − Fairy resists STAB
Common builds & options
Moves
SpecialHuge Dragon damage; lowers user's Sp. Atk.
Pow130Acc90%PP5- Special
Reliable special Dragon STAB.
Pow85Acc100%PP10 - StatusPriority +4
Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
Pow—Acc—PP10 - Special
Consistent Electric STAB.
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Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Raging Bolt good in ChampionsVGC?
Raging Bolt currently trends as a A+-tier pick (Special Attacker, Bulky Setup). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Raging Bolt in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Booster Energy with moves like Thunderclap, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Raging Bolt?
Frequent answers include chien-pao, garchomp. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.