Mega Raichu Y Pokemon GO — Mega Raids Raid, Catch CP 2,119-2,214

Q: Is Mega Raichu Y good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu Y is a Tier S Electric-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #3 at 20.2 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

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

Mega Raichu Y'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 Y's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

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

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

Mega Raichu Y's maximum CP is 4,274 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,780 at level 40. Its base stats are 339 Attack, 157 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 651. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: Is Mega Raichu Y good for PvP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu Y is ranked #42 (Tier D) in Master League PvP with a 56.50% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Thunder Shock and Wild Charge. The ideal IVs for Master League are 15/15/15 (Atk/Def/Sta). Unlocking a second charged move improves coverage and is recommended for competitive play.

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

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Raichu Y has 2160 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2700 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,274 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Raichu Y showing 2160 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

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

Mega Raichu Y 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 Y as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

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

Shiny Mega Raichu Y 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 20.2 DPS
Master League: Thunder Shock Wild Charge 56.50% wins

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

Type effectiveness

Damage Mega Raichu Y takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6×

Resists

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

Base stats

Attack 339

Defense 157

Stamina 155

Stat total: 651
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,160 CP

Editor's notes

What Mega Raichu Y's stats tell us

With base stats of 339 Attack, 157 Defense and 155 Stamina (a total of 651), Mega Raichu Y has an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 4,274 at level 50.

It's a top-3 Electric-type attacker, so it earns a real slot in your raid roster.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

D Master League Rank #42 · 56.50% win rate Tier list

Mega Raichu Y 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 Y runs Thunder Shock with Wild Charge — 20.2 DPS and 328 TDO as a Electric-type attacker. It also covers the Fairy slot with Charm and Thunder.

In Master League it runs Thunder Shock and Wild Charge. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.

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 Y places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Electric	#3	S	20.2	328	Thunder Shock Wild Charge
Fairy	#6	A	15.5	252	Charm Thunder
Water	#11	B	16.5	269	Thunder Shock Surf
Normal	#11	B	17.5	285	Thunder Shock Skull Bash
Grass	#16	B	15.8	258	Thunder Shock Trailblaze

GO Battle League

League	Rank	Tier	Win rate	Moveset	Ideal IVs
Master League	#42	D	56.50%	Thunder Shock Wild Charge	15/15/15

Evolution

Pichu 25 Candy

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Raichu

Mega Evolution

Raichu

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

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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 Y raid guide

Counter rankings for Mega Raichu Y are still being computed.

How to get Mega Raichu Y

Evolve from: Raichu · Candy
Raids: Mega raid boss

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	96	3,267
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	96	3,537
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,119	2,214
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,636	2,754
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,119	2,214
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,602	1,674
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,119	2,214

Is Mega Raichu Y good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

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

Mega Raichu Y is a Tier S Electric-type attacker at rank #3, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

Attack is its highest stat (339), 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	53
Lv 2	167
Lv 3	281
Lv 4	395
Lv 5	509
Lv 6	624
Lv 7	738
Lv 8	852
Lv 9	966
Lv 10	1,080
Lv 11	1,188
Lv 12	1,296
Lv 13	1,404

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,512
Lv 15	1,620
Lv 16	1,728
Lv 17	1,836
Lv 18	1,944
Lv 19	2,052
Lv 20	2,160
Lv 21	2,268
Lv 22	2,376
Lv 23	2,484
Lv 24	2,592
Lv 25	2,700
Lv 26	2,808

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,916
Lv 28	3,024
Lv 29	3,132
Lv 30	3,240
Lv 31	3,294
Lv 32	3,348
Lv 33	3,402
Lv 34	3,456
Lv 35	3,510
Lv 36	3,564
Lv 37	3,618
Lv 38	3,672
Lv 39	3,726

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,780
Lv 41	3,828
Lv 42	3,877
Lv 43	3,925
Lv 44	3,974
Lv 45	4,023
Lv 46	4,073
Lv 47	4,123
Lv 48	4,173
Lv 49	4,223
Lv 50	4,274

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0026
Form: Mega Y
Height: 0.80 m
Weight: 30.00 kg
Family forms: 11 released forms
Game ID: V0026_POKEMON_RAICHU_MEGA_Y

FAQ

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

Mega Raichu Y's best moveset is Thunder Shock (fast) with Wild Charge (charged), worth 20.2 DPS as a Electric-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

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

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

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

Mega Raichu Y reaches 4,274 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,780 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

Is Mega Raichu Y good for PvP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Raichu Y is ranked #42 (Tier D) in Master League with a 56.50% win rate.

In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.

Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Raichu Y bait shields instead of committing to one attack.

What CP is a 100% IV Mega Raichu Y?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Raichu Y shows 2,160 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,700 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 Y in Pokemon GO?

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

Can Mega Raichu Y be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Raichu Y 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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