Type matchups
Damage Mega Raichu X takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Mega Raichu X has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 135
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 585
Mega Raichu X has a base stat total of 585, higher than 88% of Pokémon. With Attack (135) well above Sp. Atk (90), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 95 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Mega Raichu X's only ability is Electric Surge.
How to beat Mega Raichu X
Mega Raichu X takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Mega Raichu X's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Mega Raichu X's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Mega Raichu X's Electric moves.
Evolution
Mega Raichu X is a Mega Evolution of Raichu, so it shares Raichu's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Raichu X
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Raichu X weak to?
As an Electric type, Mega Raichu X takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Mega Raichu X resistant to?
Mega Raichu X resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Mega Raichu X?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Mega Raichu X with super-effective attacks.