Mega Raichu X Pokemon GO — Mega Raids Raid, Catch CP 1,968-2,056

Q: Is Mega Raichu X good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu X ranks #19 as a Electric-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Raichu X in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu X's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Thunder Shock and Wild Charge. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Mega Raichu X's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu X is a Electric-type Pokemon weak to Ground-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Mega Raichu X, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Raichu X resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Raichu X's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu X's maximum CP is 3,969 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,510 at level 40. Its base stats are 277 Attack, 203 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 635. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Raichu X?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Raichu X has 2006 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2507 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,969 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Raichu X showing 2006 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Mega Raichu X in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu X can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a Mega Raids raid boss, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Raichu X as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

Q: Can Mega Raichu X be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Raichu X availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Thunder Shock Wild Charge 16.3 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Wild Charge costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Mega Raichu X takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6×

Resists

Electric0.625× Flying0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 277

Defense 203

Stamina 155

Stat total: 635
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,006 CP

Editor's notes

What Mega Raichu X's stats tell us

With base stats of 277 Attack, 203 Defense and 155 Stamina (a total of 635), Mega Raichu X has an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 3,969 at level 50.

It ranks among the better Electric-type attackers (#19), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Mega Raichu X is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Mega Raichu X moves

4 fast · 7 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Charm	Fairy	20	11	1.5s	13.3	7.3
Spark STAB	Electric	4	6	0.5s	8	12
Thunder Shock Best STAB	Electric	4	7	0.5s	8	14
Volt Switch STAB	Electric	13	20	1.5s	8.7	13.3

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Brick Break	Fighting	40	33	1.5s	26.7	1.21
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	3.0s	43.3	1.30
Surf	Water	60	50	1.5s	40	1.20
Thunder Punch STAB	Electric	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Trailblaze	Grass	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Wild Charge Best STAB	Electric	90	50	2.5s	36	1.80
Thunder STAB Elite	Electric	100	100	2.5s	40	1.00

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Charm	Fairy	12	8	2	6.00	4.00
Spark	Electric	5	7	1	5.00	7.00
Thunder Shock	Electric	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Volt Switch	Electric	14	16	3	4.67	5.33

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Brick Break	Fighting	50	40	1.25	Buff / debuff
Skull Bash	Normal	130	75	1.73	Buff / debuff
Surf	Water	75	45	1.67	—
Thunder Punch	Electric	60	40	1.50	—
Trailblaze	Grass	65	45	1.44	Buff / debuff
Wild Charge	Electric	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Thunder	Electric	100	60	1.67	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Mega Raichu X runs Thunder Shock with Wild Charge — 16.3 DPS and 265 TDO as a Electric-type attacker. It also covers the Fairy slot with Charm and Thunder.

The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Thunder is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Mega Raichu X places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Electric	#19	C	16.3	265	Thunder Shock Wild Charge
Fairy	#30	C	12.7	207	Charm Thunder

Evolution

Pichu 25 Candy

Pikachu 50 Candy

Raichu

Mega Evolution

Raichu

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Raichu X

Raichu

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Raichu Y

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Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: Mega
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Mega Raichu X raid guide

Counter rankings for Mega Raichu X are still being computed.

How to get Mega Raichu X

Evolve from: Raichu · Candy
Raids: Mega raid boss

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	89	3,034
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	89	3,285
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,968	2,056
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,448	2,558
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,968	2,056
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,488	1,554
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,968	2,056

Is Mega Raichu X good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

At Tier C (rank #19 as a Electric-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Mega Raichu X is a favourite.

Attack is its highest stat (277), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	49
Lv 2	155
Lv 3	261
Lv 4	367
Lv 5	473
Lv 6	579
Lv 7	685
Lv 8	791
Lv 9	897
Lv 10	1,003
Lv 11	1,103
Lv 12	1,203
Lv 13	1,304

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,404
Lv 15	1,504
Lv 16	1,605
Lv 17	1,705
Lv 18	1,805
Lv 19	1,905
Lv 20	2,006
Lv 21	2,106
Lv 22	2,206
Lv 23	2,307
Lv 24	2,407
Lv 25	2,507
Lv 26	2,608

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,708
Lv 28	2,808
Lv 29	2,909
Lv 30	3,009
Lv 31	3,059
Lv 32	3,109
Lv 33	3,159
Lv 34	3,210
Lv 35	3,260
Lv 36	3,310
Lv 37	3,360
Lv 38	3,410
Lv 39	3,460

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,510
Lv 41	3,555
Lv 42	3,600
Lv 43	3,645
Lv 44	3,690
Lv 45	3,736
Lv 46	3,782
Lv 47	3,828
Lv 48	3,875
Lv 49	3,922
Lv 50	3,969

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0026
Form: Mega X
Height: 0.80 m
Weight: 30.00 kg
Family forms: 11 released forms
Game ID: V0026_POKEMON_RAICHU_MEGA_X

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mega Raichu X in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu X's best moveset is Thunder Shock (fast) with Wild Charge (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Electric-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Mega Raichu X's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu X takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Mega Raichu X's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu X reaches 3,969 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,510 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Mega Raichu X?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Raichu X shows 2,006 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,507 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Mega Raichu X in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Raichu ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.

Can Mega Raichu X be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Raichu X depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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