Mega Medicham Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Medicham in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Medicham
Mega 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 37.067 DPS.
Mega 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: Mega Medicham is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Rock-type moves as Mega 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 Mega Medicham is Mega Gengar (37.067 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (34.710 DPS), and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (34.000 DPS).
Catching Mega Medicham: After defeating Mega Medicham, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1388 and 1461 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1727-1818 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Medicham from raids will have exactly 1461 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 Mega Medicham?
The best counter for Mega Medicham is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 37.067 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (34.710 DPS) and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (34.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Medicham?
Mega 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 Mega Medicham weak to?
Mega Medicham is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Medicham be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega 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 Mega Medicham from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Medicham from raids will have 1461 CP at level 20, or 1818 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1388. If you see 1461 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Medicham worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Medicham?
For the best moveset for Mega Medicham itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega 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 Mega Medicham without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Medicham can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (32.000 DPS) and Blacephalon (31.143 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 Mega Medicham in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega 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.