Mega Raichu X vs Raichu
ElectricTypeSameElectric- 60HP=60
- 90Attack+45135
- 55Defense+4095
- 90Sp. Atk=90
- 80Sp. Def+1595
- 110Speed=110
- 485Total+100585
- Abilities in Pokemon Champions
- StaticAbilityElectric Surge
- Lightning RodHidden
How to get the Raichunite X
Legends: Z-AGiftHyperspace LumioseAfter Side Mission 139
Reward for beating Tracie and Griddella's two Raichu at once in Passage du Palais, Hyperspace Lumiose, in Side Mission 139
Mega Raichu X Moves
Moves List
Most of Mega Raichu X's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Volt Tackle and Thunder, but Fairy and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Tutor Moves
Mega Raichu X Weakness
Type-wise, Mega Raichu X takes extra damage from Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. With 60 HP and balanced defenses, Mega Raichu X can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Mega Raichu X Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Mega Raichu X
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
Raichu evolved from Pichu's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. The evolution from Pichu pushed Raichu to 485 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +55. In battle, Raichu holding Raichunite X Mega Evolves into Mega Raichu X. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Mega Raichu X
A shiny Raichu becomes a shiny Mega Raichu X when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Raichu.
Shiny Raichu can be hunted across 21 games. The strongest verified route is 1/7 via Odd Egg in Crystal.
Normal
ShinyShiny Raichu Evolution
4 Forms
Shiny Raichu Odds & Hunting Methods
21 of 21 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Mega Raichu X
3 encounter spots for Raichu starting from late-game routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
3 locations to catch Raichu (1 on the map)3 locations to catch Pikachu
Catch Pikachu at any of the 3 locations below, then use thunder stone — it evolves into Raichu.
Where To Catch Raichu in Legends: Z-A
To get Raichu, start by catching Pichu through walking encounters at Lv. 4-18. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve PikachuWild Zone 3Lv.6-8OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 8Lv.15-17OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 3Lv.18-20OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Electric 2-StarLv.20-22GrassLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Pichu (Step 1)
Step 3Raichu ✓Hyperspace LumioseLv.39-41GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Electric 4-StarLv.39-41GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Pikachu (Step 2)
Base Stats
Mega Raichu X has 585 base stats in total. Attack leads at 135, and HP is lowest at 60.
It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.
Game Availability
Mega Raichu X is in one game, Legends: Z-A.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZADebut
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
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