Mega Raichu X & Y - Complete Beginner's Guide
The first new Mega Evolution added to Pokemon Champions. Free for everyone during the launch event.
Event Window: June 17 - September 1, 2026. Claim from your in-game mailbox on Switch and mobile.
Two New Mega Evolutions, Two Different Play Styles
For the first time in Pokemon Champions, Raichu can Mega Evolve — and it has two distinct Mega forms to choose from. Each one redefines how Raichu plays in competitive doubles:
- Mega Raichu X - Ability: Electric Surge. Sets Electric Terrain, boosting Electric moves by 30% and preventing sleep.
- Mega Raichu Y - Ability: No Guard. Every move used by and against Mega Raichu Y hits with 100% accuracy.
Both are free during the mobile launch event. Pick up your Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Yfrom your in-game mailbox before September 1, 2026.
How to Get Mega Raichu (Free)
- Log in to Pokemon Champions on Switch or mobile between June 17 and September 1, 2026.
- Open your in-game mailbox (Menu → Mailbox / Mystery Gift).
- Claim Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Y. All three are sent automatically.
- Equip Raichunite X or Raichunite Y (only one at a time) and Mega Evolve during battle.
Tip: The Raichu you receive comes in a Cherish Ball. It cannot be transferred to Pokemon HOME, so treat it as a Champions-exclusive Pokemon.
Mega Raichu X - The Electric Terrain Sweeper
Ability: Electric Surge (sets Electric Terrain for 5 turns when entering battle).
What it does: The moment Mega Raichu X switches in or is sent out at the start of the battle, the field becomes Electric Terrain. While active:
- All Electric-type moves deal 30% more damage.
- No Pokemon on the ground can fall asleep (moves like Spore, Sleep Powder, and Yawn are blocked).
- This is a huge team-saver against Amoonguss and Breloom, two of the format's best sleep users.
Best moveset for beginners:
- Thunderbolt - Reliable STAB Electric damage.
- Volt Switch - Pivot out and bring a teammate in safely.
- Focus Blast - Coverage against Ground-types that resist Electric.
- Protect - Survive a turn and let Electric Terrain's boost apply to teammates.
Item: Raichunite X. Nature: Timid (max Speed). EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe.
Mega Raichu Y - The Accuracy Lock
Ability: No Guard. Every move used by Mega Raichu Y and every move used against it always hits.
What it does: This is a high-risk, high-reward ability. Your own 80% or 90% accuracy moves (Thunder, Hurricane, Focus Blast) all hit. But neither you nor your opponent can miss each other — so any OHKO move, status move, or accuracy-drops do not save your opponent.
Best moveset for beginners:
- Thunder - 70% accuracy normally. With No Guard, it always hits AND has a 30% paralysis chance. Devastating.
- Focus Blast - 70% accuracy normally. With No Guard, it always hits and crushes Steel-types like Kingambit and Archaludon.
- Substitute - Use a Speed-tier turns of safety while setting up.
- Protect - Defensive pivot turn. Be careful — Protect does not "miss" against No Guard users, but the opponent can still hit through it with status or spread damage.
Item: Raichunite Y. Nature: Hasty or Naive (+Speed, -Sp.Def or -Def). EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe.
Which Mega Raichu Should You Use?
| Pick | Best For | Team Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu X | Safer, team-oriented play | Pair with another Electric-type teammate (like Wash Rotom) to stack terrain boosts. |
| Mega Raichu Y | Aggressive, sweeper play | Pair with redirection support like Maushold (Follow Me) to guarantee Thunder hits. |
Beginner recommendation: Start with Mega Raichu X. Electric Surge is more forgiving and the 30% damage boost makes your whole team better.
Sample Beginner Team Featuring Mega Raichu X
This team is built around Mega Raichu X's Electric Terrain. Each teammate benefits from being immune to sleep:
- Mega Raichu X - Electric Surge, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Focus Blast, Protect
- Wash Rotom - Levitate pivot, Hydro Pump, Volt Switch, Will-O-Wisp, Protect
- Garchomp - Earthquaker that does not fear Spore users. Scale Shot, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Protect
- Maushold - Follow Me redirection, super-effective against Fake Out leads
The Electric Terrain turns off Spore from Amoonguss and Breloom — common anti-Garchomp tech. This single change makes your team much harder to disrupt in Regulation M-A and M-B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get BOTH Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y?
Yes. You receive one Raichu and both Mega Stones (Raichunite X and Raichunite Y) from the gift. Only one Mega Stone can be equipped at a time, so swap based on your team needs.
Does Mega Raichu count against my one-Mega-per-team rule?
Yes. You can only Mega Evolve one Pokemon per battle under the Omni Ring's one-Mega rule. If you bring Mega Raichu X, you cannot also bring another Mega like Charizard-Mega-Y.
Is the gift Raichu any good competitively?
It depends on its IVs and nature. Most event Pokemon are usable but not perfect. For competitive play, you may still want to scout a higher-IV Raichu. The Mega Stones are the real prize — they are otherwise unavailable during the event window.
When does the event end?
September 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM PDT (or September 2, 9:59 UTC+8). After that, Raichunite X and Y may become available in the in-game shop, but the free gift will be gone.