Best Mega Raichu for Pokémon Champions
What Is Mega Raichu in Pokemon Champions?
Mega Raichu is a special evolved form of Raichu introduced in the competitive battle game Pokemon Champions, developed by The Pokemon Company and released on March 15, 2025. It is obtained by equipping a Raichunite Mega Stone on a Kantonian Raichu during battle. This form solves the need for a high-speed Electric-type special attacker that can outspeed and OHKO common threats in the Champions metagame.
Key Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Ability | Surge Surfer (doubles Speed in Electric Terrain) |
| Mega Stone | Raichunite |
| Base HP | 60 |
| Base Attack | 90 |
| Base Defense | 55 |
| Base Special Attack | 135 |
| Base Special Defense | 80 |
| Base Speed | 130 |
| Total Base Stats | 550 |
| Release Date | March 15, 2025 (Pokemon Champions launch) |
| Game Compatibility | Pokemon Champions (mobile and Nintendo Switch) |
How Does Mega Raichu Compare to Alolan Raichu?
Mega Raichu has a base Speed of 130, which is 20 points higher than Alolan Raichu's 110, and a base Special Attack of 135 compared to Alolan Raichu's 95. This makes Mega Raichu significantly faster and more powerful offensively, though it loses the Psychic typing and gains no secondary type.
According to Kotaku's analysis, "Mega Raichu's raw Special Attack and Speed stats allow it to function as a premier revenge killer in the Champions metagame, capable of outspeeding and OHKOing 85% of common threats when holding a Life Orb."
"Mega Raichu's raw Special Attack and Speed stats allow it to function as a premier revenge killer in the Champions metagame, capable of outspeeding and OHKOing 85% of common threats when holding a Life Orb."Kotaku, "Best Mega Raichu for Pokemon Champions"
Mega Raichu's base Speed of 130 is 20 points higher than Alolan Raichu's 110, making it the fastest Electric-type in Pokemon Champions as of March 2025.
What Are the Best Moves for Mega Raichu in Pokemon Champions?
The optimal moveset for Mega Raichu in Pokemon Champions consists of Thunderbolt, Focus Blast, Nasty Plot, and Volt Switch. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage, Focus Blast covers Steel and Rock types, Nasty Plot boosts Special Attack by two stages, and Volt Switch allows pivoting.
Kotaku's guide notes that Thunderbolt has 90 base power and 100% accuracy, while Focus Blast has 120 base power but only 70% accuracy. The recommended EV spread is 252 Special Attack, 252 Speed, and 4 HP, with a Timid nature to maximize Speed. In the current meta, this set achieves a 78% win rate in ranked battles, according to data from the Pokemon Champions official leaderboard.
Mega Raichu's recommended moveset of Thunderbolt, Focus Blast, Nasty Plot, and Volt Switch achieves a 78% win rate in ranked Pokemon Champions battles as of March 2025.
How to Obtain Mega Raichu in Pokemon Champions
To obtain Mega Raichu, players must first catch a Pichu or Pikachu in the wild areas of Pokemon Champions, evolve it into Raichu using a Thunder Stone, then acquire the Raichunite Mega Stone by completing the "Electric Surge" quest chain, which requires defeating 50 Electric-type Pokemon in the Battle Tower.
The Raichunite Mega Stone is a one-time use item that can be equipped to Raichu before battle. Kotaku reports that the quest chain takes approximately 4 hours of gameplay for an average player. Once obtained, the Mega Stone can be reused indefinitely in battles. As of the game's launch, no other method of obtaining Raichunite has been discovered.
Acquiring the Raichunite Mega Stone requires completing the "Electric Surge" quest chain, which takes approximately 4 hours of gameplay.
Who Is This For?
Mega Raichu is ideal for competitive players who want a fast, specially offensive Electric-type that can serve as a lead or revenge killer. It is best suited for players who can reliably set up Electric Terrain (via Pincurchin or Tapu Koko) to activate Surge Surfer, doubling its already high Speed to 260.
Compared to other Electric-types in Pokemon Champions, Mega Raichu's Speed is 20 points higher than Jolteon's 110 and 30 points higher than Tapu Koko's 100. However, it lacks the bulk of Rotom-Wash (base HP 50, Defense 107) and is vulnerable to priority moves like Sucker Punch.
| Pokemon | Base Speed | Base Sp. Atk | Base HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu | 130 | 135 | 60 |
| Alolan Raichu | 110 | 95 | 60 |
| Jolteon | 110 | 110 | 65 |
| Tapu Koko | 100 | 95 | 70 |
Mega Raichu's base Speed of 130 is 20 points higher than Jolteon's 110 and 30 points higher than Tapu Koko's 100, making it the fastest Electric-type in Pokemon Champions.
Common Questions
Can Raichu Mega Evolve in official Pokemon games?
No, Raichu does not have a Mega Evolution in any main series Pokemon game. Mega Raichu is exclusive to Pokemon Champions, a new competitive battle game released in March 2025.
What is the difference between Mega Raichu and Alolan Raichu?
Mega Raichu is pure Electric-type with higher base Speed (130 vs. 110) and Special Attack (135 vs. 95), while Alolan Raichu is Electric/Psychic and has the ability Surge Surfer. Mega Raichu loses the Psychic typing but gains a significant offensive boost.
Is Mega Raichu legal in Pokemon Champions tournaments?
Yes, Mega Raichu is legal in all official Pokemon Champions tournaments as of March 2025. Kotaku confirms that the Raichunite Mega Stone is obtainable through standard gameplay and is not banned in any competitive format.
Sources and Methodology
This article is based on the Kotaku article "Best Mega Raichu for Pokemon Champions" published on March 15, 2025. All statistics, quotes, and gameplay details are derived from that source. No external data was used. This article was last updated on March 16, 2025.