#026 · Generation 1
Mega Raichu Y
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,780 / 4,274
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 2,160 / 2,700
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,620
- Buddy distance
- 1 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Mega energy (first time)
- 300
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Mega Raichu Y earns its spot: A-tier Electric raid attacker.
Battle roles
- AElectric raid attackermega#7 Electric · 18.6 DPS
It ranks #7 of 248 Electric-type attackers with Thunder Shock / Wild Charge.
- CNormal raid attackermega#21 Normal · 14.3 DPS
It ranks #21 of 354 Normal-type attackers with Thunder Shock / Skull Bash.
Collection value
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- 28 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| electric | A | #7 / 248 | 18.6 | 253 | Thunder Shock · Wild Charge |
| normal | C | #21 / 354 | 14.3 | 195 | Thunder Shock · Skull Bash |
| water | – | #33 / 283 | 15.1 | 205 | Thunder Shock · Surf |
| grass | – | #41 / 344 | 14.4 | 196 | Thunder Shock · Trailblaze |
| fighting | – | #88 / 283 | 13.5 | 183 | Thunder Shock · Brick Break |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Volt SwitchSTAB | electric | 13 | +20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 14 | +16 | 4 turns |
SparkSTAB | electric | 4 | +6 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 5 | +7 | 2 turns |
Charm | fairy | 20 | +11 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 12 | +8 | 3 turns |
Thunder ShockSTAB | electric | 4 | +7 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 4 | +9 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brick Break | fighting | 40 | -33 | 1.5s | 1.21 | 50 | -40 | 100% chance: -1 foe Def |
Thunder PunchSTAB | electric | 50 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.52 | 60 | -40 | |
Wild ChargeSTAB | electric | 90 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.80 | 100 | -45 | 100% chance: -2 own Def |
Skull Bash | normal | 130 | -100 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 130 | -75 | 100% chance: +1 own Def |
Trailblaze | grass | 65 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.30 | 65 | -45 | 100% chance: +1 own Atk |
Surf | water | 60 | -50 | 1.5s | 1.20 | 75 | -45 | |
Volt TackleSTAB | electric | 90 | -33 | 3.5s | 2.73 | 90 | -40 | 100% chance: -1 own Def |
ThunderElite TMSTAB | electric | 100 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.00 | 100 | -60 |
Questions people ask
- Is Mega Raichu Y good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Mega Raichu Y is A-tier for Electric raid attacker and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Mega Raichu Y?
- Mega Raichu Y earns its spot: A-tier Electric raid attacker.
- Is Mega Raichu Y a good raid attacker?
- Mega Raichu Y ranks #7 of 248 electric attackers with 18.6 DPS. That is a real raid pick: 15 Attack and level 40 or higher matter more than the other IVs.
- Can Mega Raichu Y be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Mega Raichu Y is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Donate on Ko-fiCostumes & event variants (28)
Party Hat (Pokemon Day 2019)Event costume
World CapEvent costume
New Year's Hat (2021)Event costume
Fragment CapEvent costume
Detective HatEvent costume
Witch HatEvent costume
Santa HatEvent costume
Holiday 2023 CostumeEvent costume
Flower CrownEvent costume
Ash's CapEvent costume
Detective Hat (2023)Event costume
Cherry Blossom CrownEvent costume
Straw HatEvent costume
BeanieEvent costume
Party Hat (Pokemon Day 2019)Gender variant
World CapGender variant
New Year's Hat (2021)Gender variant
Fragment CapGender variant
Detective HatGender variant
Witch HatGender variant
Santa HatGender variant
Holiday 2023 CostumeGender variant
Flower CrownGender variant
Ash's CapGender variant
Detective Hat (2023)Gender variant
Cherry Blossom CrownGender variant
Straw HatGender variant
BeanieGender variant