What Is the Best Legendary Dog in Pokemon Go? (What Legendary Dogs Are in Pokemon Go?)

Raikou is the best legendary dog 😊. Its balanced stats and high CP make it perfect for five-star raids and PvP battles. I got mine during the Photo Safari quest. Raikou helped in the Master League as a closer.

Its Volt Switch and Wild Charge also came in handy during several Gym Raids.

Anyway, enough gushing, here’s what you need to know about Legendary dogs in Pokemon Go.

What legendary dogs are in Pokemon Go?

Entei, Raikou, and Suicune are the legendary dog Pokemon in Pokemon Go. Interestingly, there has been a long-standing debate on whether these Pokemon resemble dogs or cats.

Muneo Saito, the Manga artist who designed these beasts, stated that they were inspired by cats, not dogs.

However, fans attached the “Legendary Dogs” tag to these Pokemon after Game Freak gave these legendaries the dog sprite present in Growlithe.

Other sources call them “Beasts” inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore. Here’s a table summarizing these Pokemons’ stats 👇:

Stat	Entei	Raikou	Suicune
Type	Fire	Electric	Water
Species	Volcano Pokemon	Thunder Pokemon	Aurora Pokemon
HP	115	90	100
Attack	115	85	75
Defense	85	75	115
Sp. Attack	90	115	90
Sp. Defense	75	100	115
Speed	100	115	85

Is Raikou Good in Pokemon Go?

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Raikou is a good, legendary electric type that’s worth adding to your team 👍. It has impressive HP, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed stats.

Since it’s an electric-type, Raikou is weak only to Ground-type moves and resistant to Steel, Electric, and Flying attacks. It sports a maximum CP of 3,452 and 175 stamina.

This Legendary is perfect for five-star raids and PvPs, especially the Master League.

Raikou’s high CP will help you go toe-to-toe with powerful opponents like Mewtwo, Metagross, Ho-oh, and Articuno.

Additionally, you can pair it with Gyarados, Genesect, and Palkia to use as a closer during a battle.

Is Entei Good in Pokemon Go?

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Entei is a decent monster to have in Pokemon Go. Its base stats aren’t mindblowing, and being a Fire-type, it’s weak to Ground, Rock, and Water Pokemon 😒.

Furthermore, psychic moves are effective against this legendary, making it a poor choice in the Ultra and Great Leagues.

Is Suicune Good in Pokemon Go?

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Suicune is a decent addition to your Pokemon Go team. It’s a pure water-type Pokemon that’s weak to Grass and Electric Pokemon but resistant to Steel, water, fire, and ice moves.

Additionally, it has a 2,983 max CP and 225 Stamina. These lower stats make Suicune a better option for the Ultra League, where it’s more effective than in the Master League.

What are the legendary dogs in Pokemon Go based on?

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As mentioned, these legendary dogs are based on cats and mythical creatures from Chinese and Japanese folklore.

Raikou

Raikou is modeled after the Raiju and saber-toothed tiger. Raiju is a mythical creature associated with thunder and lightning.

It’s believed to take the form of a wolf, dog, leopard, tanuki, fox, panther, tiger, ferret, and other other creatures.

Entei

On the other hand, Entei resembles a lion. It’s based on the Shishi Guardian Liondog. This creature is believed to protect shrines and temples from evil spirits.

Suicune

Suicune resembles a Kirin, a mythical, hooved Chimera. The Kirin is part lion, part horse, and part dragon and is said to be rare and elusive. It’s believed to bring good luck and marks the arrival or passing of a ruler or sage.

Can you catch all 3 legendary dogs?

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Yes. You can capture all three in HeartGold and SoulSilver using Dusk and Ultra Balls. Additionally, hunt them at night to improve your chances.

You can also catch them during special events in Pokemon Go. For instance, in 2022, you could capture them during the Photo Safari quest.