Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Mega Raichu-X. I would like to take this spot where I normally discuss power to mention what the details are of this raid. This is a super mega raid, which means that the Pokemon has shields that only MEGA POKEMON can break. Mega Raichu X and Y have 7 shields, specifically. Therefore, no matter what, you should bring a mega pokemon. This article does not show that very well, but does show the best options for damage when not able to break the shield. Our visual guide shows the best Megas, and I highly suggest taking a look at that. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Course Schedule

This raid is a special release, releasing on July 18th from 2pm to 5pm.

Being a pure electric type, Mega Raichu X is only weak to ground. However, Mega Raichu X knows Surf, which will be super effective on ground types.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	—
Resist (0.6x)	Flying Steel Electric
Neutral	Normal Fighting Poison Rock Bug Ghost Fire Water Grass Psychic Ice Dragon Dark Fairy
Super Effective (1.6x)	Ground
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	—

Mega Raichu-X’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Thunder Punch
• Brick Break
• Wild Charge
• Surf
• Skull Bash
• Trailblaze

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Mega Raichu-X. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Shadow Groudon A

Best Moveset: Mud Shot / Precipice Blades

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

6

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Mud Shot	Precipice Blades	100%
Mud Shot	Earthquake	89%
Dragon Tail	Precipice Blades	77%
Dragon Tail	Earthquake	71%
Mud Shot	Solar Beam	64%
Mud Shot	Fire Blast	62%

Shadow Regigigas A

Best Moveset: Hidden Power / Crush Grip

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

6

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Hidden Power	Crush Grip	100%
Zen Headbutt	Crush Grip	90%
Hidden Power	Crush Grip	87%
Hidden Power	Crush Grip	87%
Hidden Power	Crush Grip	87%
Hidden Power	Crush Grip	87%

Shadow Excadrill A

Best Moveset: Mud-Slap / Scorching Sands

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

6

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands	100%
Mud-Slap	Earthquake	97%
Mud-Slap	Drill Run	97%
Mud Shot	Scorching Sands	96%
Mud Shot	Drill Run	92%
Mud Shot	Earthquake	90%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Thunder Punch	🛡🛡	—	🛡🛡
Brick Break	—	⚔	⚔
Wild Charge	🛡🛡	—	🛡🛡
Skull Bash	—	—	🛡
Trailblaze	⚔	—	—
Surf	⚔	—	⚔

Landorus Therian A

Best Moveset: Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

6

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Mamoswine A

Best Moveset: Mud-Slap / High Horsepower

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

7

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Shadow Landorus

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Shadow Mewtwo A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Psystrike

DPS★★☆☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

7

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Garchomp A

Best Moveset: Mud Shot / Earth Power

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

7

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Lucario A

Best Moveset: Force Palm / Aura Sphere

DPS★★☆☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

7

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Rhyperior A

Best Moveset: Mud-Slap / Drill Run

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

7

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Mewtwo Y A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Psystrike

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

7

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Mega Raichu-X. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	Mega BlazikenMega GarchompGroudonMega Mewtwo XRegigigasShadow HaxorusBlacephalonLandorusExcadrillMamoswineMega HeracrossNecrozma - Dawn WingsBlack KyuremMega RayquazaShadow ReshiramShadow HeatranMega BeedrillEternatusMega Gengar

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Sunny/Clear

Shadow Landorus (5.1)Shadow Garchomp (5.6)Shadow Rhyperior (5.7)

Cloudy

Mega Lucario (5.7)Shadow Blaziken (5.8)Mega Blaziken (5.8)

Windy

Shadow Mewtwo (5.8)Mega Mewtwo Y (5.9)Mega Mewtwo X (5.9)

Overall, Mega Raichu-X is a tough raid. That shield mechanic will be tough for uncoordinated raids, especially due to the weakness to ground making Primal Groudon be an incredible option, but it will NOT break shields. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!