Mega Raichu Y
Electric-type, Generation 1. Ranked #3 among Electric-type raid attackers (Tier S). #42 in Master League.
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
Base stats
- 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
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.
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
Mega Evolution
Family
Mega Raichu Y in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Ascension | 31 Aug 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Mega Raichu Y good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Raichu Y is a Tier S Electric-type raid attacker, ranked #3 at 20.2 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
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 with Wild Charge, worth 20.2 DPS as a Electric-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Mega Raichu Y's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Raichu Y takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
What is Mega Raichu Y's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Raichu Y reaches 4,274 CP at level 50 and 3,780 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is only while the Mega Evolution lasts; afterwards it drops back to Raichu's 2,467 CP.
Is Mega Raichu Y good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Raichu Y ranks #42 in Master League (Tier D, 56.50% simulated win rate).
Master League has no CP cap that Mega Raichu Y reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.
How do you get Mega Raichu Y in Pokemon GO?
Mega Raichu Y is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular Raichu for 300 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Raichu Y raids.