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# Raiden

From [The Complete List of Original Mortal Kombat Characters](https://listium.com/@animationnation/83216/the-complete-list-of-original-mortal-kombat-characters)  
By [AnimationNation (@animationnation)](https://listium.com/@animationnation)

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Published 10 March 2023 · Updated 10 March 2023

Category: video gaming

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dbe6eorc1rqgmjb9qpuk.png)
- Origin: Heavens
- Species: God
- Games Appeared: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, MK Mythologies: Sub-Zero, Mortal Kombat 4, Mortal Kombat Gold, Mortal Kombat Advance, Ultimate Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition, Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, MK: Deception, MK: Shaolin Monks, MK: Unchained, MK: Armageddon, MK vs. DC Universe, MK 2011, Mortal Kombat X, Mortal Kombat X (Comic Series), Mortal Kombat Mobile, Mortal Kombat 11, Mortal Kombat: Onslaught
- Fighting Styles: Nan Chuan, Jujutsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do
- Notes:
  > Raiden is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series developed by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. He is inspired by the Japanese deity Raijin and serves as the god of thunder with the ability to control lightning. Raiden made his first appearance in the original Mortal Kombat game released in 1992 and has been a playable character in every main game installment since (including updates) alongside Scorpion.
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  > In the game's storyline, Raiden acts as Earthrealm's protector, choosing and training warriors to defend the realm from various threats while participating directly in its defense. Throughout the franchise, Raiden serves as a mentor to the heroes, though he sometimes assumes a darker role in the story, becoming more ruthless in his protection of the realm.
  > 
  > Raiden is a central character in the franchise and has made appearances in various media outside of the games, including guest spots in NBA Jam Tournament Edition (1995), NFL Blitz (1997), Unreal Championship 2 (2005), and Injustice 2 (2017). The character has received a positive reception and is among the series' most beloved characters.