Medicham Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Medicham in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Medicham
Medicham is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 43.867 DPS.
Medicham can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Medicham is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Rock-type moves as Medicham resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Medicham is Mega Gengar (43.867 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (40.516 DPS), and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (40.080 DPS).
Catching Medicham: After defeating Medicham, the catch encounter will have a CP between 783 and 838 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 974-1042 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Medicham from raids will have exactly 838 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Medicham?
The best counter for Medicham is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 43.867 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (40.516 DPS) and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (40.080 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Medicham?
Medicham can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Medicham weak to?
Medicham is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Medicham be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Medicham's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Medicham from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Medicham from raids will have 838 CP at level 20, or 1042 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 783. If you see 838 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Medicham worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Medicham is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Medicham?
For the best moveset for Medicham itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Medicham stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Medicham without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Medicham can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (37.333 DPS) and Blacephalon (36.571 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Medicham in raids?
Weather boost information for Medicham is not currently available. Fighting-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.