Type matchups
Damage Mega Raichu Y takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Mega Raichu Y 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
- 100
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 160
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 130
- Total
- 585
Mega Raichu Y has a base stat total of 585, higher than 88% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (160) well above Attack (100), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 130 beats 97% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 55 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Mega Raichu Y's only ability is No Guard.
How to beat Mega Raichu Y
Mega Raichu Y 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 Y's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Mega Raichu Y's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Mega Raichu Y's Electric moves.
Evolution
Mega Raichu Y is a Mega Evolution of Raichu, so it shares Raichu's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Raichu Y
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Raichu Y weak to?
As an Electric type, Mega Raichu Y takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Mega Raichu Y resistant to?
Mega Raichu Y resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Mega Raichu Y?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Mega Raichu Y with super-effective attacks.