
Recommended Counter Teams vs Mega Raichu X
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Five attackers + one Shield-Phase Mega across 4 sort axes (DPS / TDO x Legendaries inclusion) with an XL Candy Bonus toggle. Selecting weather re-ranks both Top 5 and the Mega 6th slot.
Note: When XL Candy Bonus is on, only slot 6 may change.
Shadow GroudonDPS 31.0
Landorus TherianDPS 28.7
Shadow ExcadrillDPS 28.6
Shadow MamoswineDPS 27.9
Shadow GarchompDPS 27.9
Mega GarchompShield DPS 29.3Note: a non-Mega and its Mega form may appear together (e.g., Rayquaza + Mega Rayquaza). With JavaScript enabled, radio + checkbox + weather buttons let you switch dynamically.
Best Megas vs Mega Raichu X in the Shield Phase
Mega candidate ranking for clearing the Shield Phase of a Super Mega Raid. Compare candidates with two sort axes (DPS / TDO), an XL Candy Bonus filter, and optional Weather adjustment. Switch axes with the radio buttons on the chart above.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokemon Image | Mega Evolution | Type | Fast | Heavy | Quick | DPS | TDO | XL Candy Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 100 | 100 | − | ||||
| 5 | 2 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 78 | 41 | − | ||||
| 38 | 3 | ![]() | Mega Steelix | 32 | 40 | − | ||||
| 6 | 4 | ![]() | Mega Sceptile | 71 | 37 | − | ||||
| 2 | 5 | ![]() | Mega Y Mewtwo | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 86 | 30 | − | |||
| 3 | 6 | ![]() | Mega X Mewtwo | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 85 | 30 | − | |||
| 13 | 7 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 58 | 30 | − | ||||
| 18 | 8 | ![]() | Mega Camerupt | 51 | 29 | − | ||||
| 28 | 9 | ![]() | Mega Latias | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 43 | 28 | − | |||
| 10 | 10 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 66 | 23 | − | ||||
| 35 | 11 | ![]() | Mega Venusaur | 37 | 23 | − | ||||
| 8 | 12 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 68 | 22 | − | |||
| 4 | 13 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 81 | 22 | − | ||||
| 27 | 14 | ![]() | Mega X Charizard | 43 | 22 | − | ||||
| 45 | 15 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 20 | 22 | ✓ | ||||
| 26 | 16 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 44 | 20 | − | ||||
| 16 | 17 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 52 | 20 | − | ||||
| 19 | 18 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 51 | 19 | − | ||||
| 17 | 19 | ![]() | Mega Kangaskhan | 51 | 19 | − | ||||
| 40 | 20 | ![]() | Mega Abomasnow | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 26 | 17 | − |
Show ranks 21+ (31 more)
| 32 | 21 | ![]() | Mega Victreebel | 39 | 16 | − | ||||
| 44 | 22 | ![]() | Mega Altaria | 21 | 15 | − | ||||
| 7 | 23 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 69 | 14 | − | ||||
| 42 | 24 | ![]() | Mega Aggron | 23 | 13 | − | ||||
| 22 | 25 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 48 | 13 | − | ||||
| 23 | 26 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 48 | 13 | − | ||||
| 37 | 27 | ![]() | Mega Manectric | 33 | 13 | ✓ | ||||
| 11 | 28 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 62 | 12 | − | ||||
| 9 | 29 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 67 | 12 | − | ||||
| 12 | 30 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 61 | 11 | − | ||||
| 29 | 31 | ![]() | Mega Lopunny | 43 | 11 | − | ||||
| 24 | 32 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 47 | 10 | − | ||||
| 39 | 33 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 27 | 10 | − | |||
| 31 | 34 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 39 | 9 | − | ||||
| 33 | 35 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 38 | 8 | − | ||||
| 14 | 36 | ![]() | Mega Y Charizard | 57 | 7 | − | ||||
| 47 | 37 | ![]() | Mega Malamar | 13 | 7 | − | ||||
| 15 | 38 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 56 | 7 | − | ||||
| 25 | 39 | ![]() | Mega Banette | 45 | 7 | − | ||||
| 20 | 40 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 51 | 7 | − | ||||
| 30 | 41 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 42 | 6 | − | |||
| 43 | 42 | ![]() | Mega Slowbro | 22 | 6 | − | ||||
| 50 | 43 | ![]() | Mega Audino | 1 | 6 | − | ||||
| 41 | 44 | ![]() | Mega Glalie | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 25 | 6 | − | |||
| 21 | 45 | ![]() | Mega Absol | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 49 | 5 | − | |||
| 36 | 46 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | ↑ Quick & Heavy share | 35 | 3 | − | |||
| 46 | 47 | ![]() | Mega Medicham | 18 | 3 | − | ||||
| 49 | 48 | ![]() | Mega Mawile | 9 | 2 | − | ||||
| 34 | 49 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 38 | 1 | − | ||||
| 51 | 50 | ![]() | Mega Sableye | 0 | 1 | − | ||||
| 48 | 51 | ![]() | Mega Pidgeot | 12 | 0 | − |
Scores are estimates from an approximate model (boss attack during the Shield Phase is assumed to be roughly ×1.50 of normal; game constants are not officially published). Real-world values may differ; we will re-evaluate once official data is released.
Fast Move is auto-selected to charge the recommended Low-Energy Charged Move in the shortest time (it may be slightly less efficient when paired with the High-DPS Charged Move, since the energy bar counts differ).
Use the chart above (JavaScript required) to switch sort axes, apply the XL Candy Bonus filter, and jump to rank N+.
🏆 Recommended Counters Ranking (Top 20)
Ranked by DPS vs Boss. Click the "DPS" or "TDO" column header in each table to re-sort. Consider both DPS and TDO (cumulative damage = DPS × Time To Faint) for a balanced view. The DPS Rank / TDO Rank columns are fixed annotations showing original rank in the source data even after sorting.
Mega Raichu X — ⚡ Top 2 aura-matched Megas
Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Manectric.
⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | ![]() | Mega Manectric | 15.8 | 232.0 | |
| 2 | 1 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 13.3 | 384.0 |
Mega Raichu X — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Garchomp. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 29.3 | 1749.4 | |
| 2 | 5 | ![]() | Mega Mewtwo Y | 26.6 | 448.8 | |
| 3 | 7 | ![]() | Mega Mewtwo X | 26.2 | 437.4 | |
| 4 | 10 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 25.6 | 342.5 | |
| 5 | 2 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 24.8 | 602.4 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | 3 | ![]() | Mega Sceptile | 23.5 | 549.5 | |
| 7 | 14 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 23.1 | 235.9 | |
| 8 | 9 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 22.8 | 348.9 | |
| 9 | 16 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 22.7 | 216.6 | |
| 10 | 8 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 22.5 | 356.4 | |
| 11 | 15 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 21.7 | 217.8 | |
| 12 | 17 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 21.5 | 201.3 | |
| 13 | 4 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 20.8 | 455.9 | |
| 14 | 18 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 20.6 | 161.8 | |
| 15 | 19 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 20.4 | 156.8 | |
| 16 | 11 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 19.7 | 322.3 | |
| 17 | 13 | ![]() | Mega Kangaskhan | 19.6 | 306.1 | |
| 18 | 6 | ![]() | Mega Camerupt | 19.5 | 447.1 | |
| 19 | 12 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 19.5 | 316.5 | |
| 20 | 20 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 19.4 | 154.9 |
Mega Raichu X — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Mega Raichu X is a super mega raid boss. Weak to Ground. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Shadow Groudon. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Shadow Groudon.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | ![]() | Shadow Groudon | 31.0 | 849.5 | |
| 2 | 15 | ![]() | Landorus Therian | 28.7 | 493.3 | |
| 3 | 12 | ![]() | Shadow Excadrill | 28.6 | 573.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | ![]() | Shadow Mamoswine | 27.9 | 689.0 | |
| 5 | 1 | ![]() | Shadow Garchomp | 27.9 | 1387.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | 4 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 27.4 | 821.2 | |
| 7 | 17 | ![]() | Shadow Landorus | 27.1 | 420.9 | |
| 8 | 20 | ![]() | Shadow Regigigas | 26.6 | 321.1 | |
| 9 | 5 | ![]() | Groudon | 26.3 | 806.5 | |
| 10 | 8 | ![]() | Shadow Rhydon | 24.8 | 657.5 | |
| 11 | 19 | ![]() | Necrozma Dawn Wings | 24.5 | 338.9 | |
| 12 | 11 | ![]() | Shadow Donphan | 24.4 | 600.7 | |
| 13 | 14 | ![]() | Shadow Golurk | 24.4 | 533.1 | |
| 14 | 9 | ![]() | Eternatus | 24.4 | 642.9 | |
| 15 | 10 | ![]() | Excadrill | 24.3 | 620.4 | |
| 16 | 7 | ![]() | Mamoswine | 23.8 | 662.7 | |
| 17 | 13 | ![]() | Shadow Golem | 23.7 | 560.5 | |
| 18 | 2 | ![]() | Garchomp | 23.6 | 1302.3 | |
| 19 | 16 | ![]() | Kyurem Black | 23.1 | 476.4 | |
| 20 | 18 | ![]() | Landorus | 23.0 | 395.0 |
Mega Raichu X — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Regigigas.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | ![]() | Regigigas | 22.7 | 338.6 | |
| 2 | 3 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 22.7 | 754.2 | |
| 3 | 8 | ![]() | Krookodile | 21.7 | 566.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | ![]() | Rhydon | 21.4 | 623.7 | |
| 5 | 19 | ![]() | Keldeo Resolute | 21.0 | 163.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | 20 | ![]() | Blacephalon | 21.0 | 141.6 | |
| 7 | 10 | ![]() | Golurk | 20.9 | 509.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | ![]() | Donphan | 20.6 | 570.1 | |
| 9 | 6 | ![]() | Mudsdale | 20.6 | 591.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | ![]() | Golem | 20.4 | 535.3 | |
| 11 | 15 | ![]() | Haxorus | 20.2 | 304.6 | |
| 12 | 2 | ![]() | Flygon | 20.0 | 830.3 | |
| 13 | 16 | ![]() | Dugtrio Alolan | 19.7 | 263.6 | |
| 14 | 4 | ![]() | Hippowdon | 19.7 | 625.8 | |
| 15 | 1 | ![]() | Torterra | 19.6 | 983.2 | |
| 16 | 17 | ![]() | Terrakion | 19.4 | 236.3 | |
| 17 | 13 | ![]() | Swampert | 19.3 | 357.9 | |
| 18 | 12 | ![]() | Kyurem White | 19.3 | 397.9 | |
| 19 | 11 | ![]() | Sandaconda | 19.2 | 476.8 | |
| 20 | 18 | ![]() | Mewtwo | 18.8 | 225.9 |
Mega Raichu X — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Metagross.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | ![]() | Metagross | 18.8 | 254.3 | |
| 2 | 3 | ![]() | Nidoking | 18.3 | 426.2 | |
| 3 | 1 | ![]() | Ursaluna | 18.0 | 643.1 | |
| 4 | 19 | ![]() | Lucario | 17.7 | 139.7 | |
| 5 | 15 | ![]() | Heracross | 17.6 | 187.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | 2 | ![]() | Nidoqueen | 17.6 | 466.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | ![]() | Gliscor | 17.4 | 345.5 | |
| 8 | 12 | ![]() | Gigalith | 17.4 | 206.0 | |
| 9 | 16 | ![]() | Magmortar | 17.3 | 171.1 | |
| 10 | 14 | ![]() | Volcarona | 17.3 | 197.5 | |
| 11 | 4 | ![]() | Sandslash | 17.3 | 404.7 | |
| 12 | 13 | ![]() | Salamence | 17.3 | 198.8 | |
| 13 | 10 | ![]() | Sceptile | 17.0 | 239.5 | |
| 14 | 11 | ![]() | Dragonite | 16.9 | 209.9 | |
| 15 | 18 | ![]() | Blaziken | 16.9 | 144.1 | |
| 16 | 6 | ![]() | Mudbray | 16.8 | 303.4 | |
| 17 | 20 | ![]() | Gengar | 16.8 | 122.8 | |
| 18 | 8 | ![]() | Dragapult | 16.7 | 275.8 | |
| 19 | 17 | ![]() | Chandelure | 16.7 | 147.9 | |
| 20 | 7 | ![]() | Gastrodon | 16.6 | 292.9 |
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