Pokémon type
Electric
Mega Raichu X
#26 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Mega Raichu X
The best moves for Mega Raichu X are Thunder Shock and Volt Tackle+ when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Volt Switch and Volt Tackle deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 5 Pokémon in the Pikachu family, including 2 Mega Pokémon. Raichu temporarily evolves into Mega Raichu X.
- Evolving Mega Raichu X costs 300 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 60 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Evolving Mega Raichu Y costs 300 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 60 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
No evolutions:
Forms
There are 4 different forms of Raichu:
View 14 costumes for Raichu »
(which only change Raichu's appearance)
Game images
Mega Raichu X, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Mega Raichu X is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Raichu's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Volt Tackle+ and it has a Max CP of 3,969.
About
"If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Charm | 20 | 13.3 |
| Volt Switch | 13 | 10.4 |
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volt Tackle | 90 | 3 | 3.27 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Volt Tackle+ Mega | 170 | 1 | 2.04 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Skull Bash | 130 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Brick Break | 40 | 3 | 1.21 |
| Thunder Elite TM | 100 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Surf | 60 | 2 | 1.2 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
Top Mega Raichu X counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Mega Raichu X Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 1.13
- 2 1.25
- 3 1.26
- 4 1.3
- 5 1.32
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
277 |
| Defense |
|
203 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
| Level 50 | 142 |
Average size
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 38 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,504 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,006 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,009 |
|
Level 40 |
3,510 |
|
Level 50 |
3,969 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,507 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,260 |
Costumes
Raichu costumes
Raichu (Ash’s Hat)
Raichu (Cherry Blossoms)
Raichu (Detective Hat)
Raichu (Detective Hat 2023)
Raichu (Flower Crown)
Raichu (Fragment Cap)
Raichu (Holiday Attire)
Raichu (New Year’s Hat)
Raichu (Purple Party Hat)
Raichu (Santa Hat)
Raichu (Snowflake Beanie)
Raichu (Summer Style)
Raichu (Witch Hat)
Raichu (World Cap)
