Mega Raichu X is one of the Mega Evolutions newly introduced to Pokémon Champions. However, it has not made a huge splash on the early Regulation M-B format yet, with many players picking its counterpart, Mega Raichu Y, instead. As the only Pokémon in the format that can set up a terrain through its Ability, I think that Mega Raichu X has a lot of potential. Let’s see how we can make it shock the competition!
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Mega Raichu X Team Overview
I wanted to build a team around Mega Raichu X that can take advantage of the Electric Terrain and maximize Raichu’s offensive output. There are very few reliable Electric-type physical attackers in Regulation M-B, and Raichu’s high base Speed and powerful Volt Tackle allow it to threaten a one-hit KO to common Pokémon like Mega Charizard Y and Mega Floette
Archaludon is a natural partner to Mega Raichu X thanks to its signature attack, Electro Shot. Trainers often have Archaludon use Electro Shot multiple times in a battle for Sp. Atk boosts, so increasing its power with Electric Terrain makes it even more threatening
To round out the team, I decided on a Pokémon that could set up rain for Archaludon’s Electro Shot (Pelipper), a Pokémon that could heal Archaludon (Sinistcha), a Pokémon that could threaten opposing Fairy types (Gholdengo), and a Pokémon that could help beat opposing Whimsicott teams and boost Mega Raichu X’s Speed (Talonflame)
The general team strategy aims to either play a slower setup-based game around Archaludon and supported by Mega Raichu X, Pelipper, and Sinistcha, or a faster-paced offensive mode where you use Talonflame’s Tailwind to help Gholdengo and Mega Raichu X move first and threaten quick knockouts!
The Team
Raichu
<strong>Ability: Lightning Rod
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Attack / 32 Speed
Stat Alignment: Jolly (Speed +, Sp. Atk −))
Moves: Fake Out, Volt Tackle, Volt Switch, Rain Dance
Mega Raichu X’s main strength is setting up Electric Terrain for itself and Archaludon. Fake Out allows us to disrupt opponents and helps Gholdengo set up Nasty Plot more easily. Volt Switch allows Raichu to chip away at slower opposing Pokémon without exposing itself to attacks. You can also use Volt Switch against your own Archaludon to immediately boost its Defense, then switch into Pelipper to summon rain, letting Archaludon get an Electro Shot off in a single round. Rain Dance gives Raichu the ability to set up rain for its partners as well, which can be helpful against opposing teams that manipulate the weather.
Archaludon
Held Item: Leftovers
Ability: Stamina
Stat Points: 32 HP / 26 Sp. Def / 8 Speed
Stat Alignment: Modest (Sp. Atk +, Attack −)
Moves: Protect, Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon, Electro Shot
Archaludon is the main Pokémon Mega Raichu is here to support. It’s a very difficult Pokémon to knock out and can constantly increase its Defense and Sp. Atk via its Stamina Ability and Electro Shot move, respectively. Since Archaludon’s base Sp. Def is quite weak, the training is almost entirely in HP and Sp. Def to maximize survivability against special attackers. There is a little bit of Speed investment as well to outspeed opposing Archaludon and Pokémon with a Speed of 112, a common benchmark on teams with Tailwind. The goal is to get a few Sp. Atk boosts with Electro Shot, then use Dragon Pulse and Flash Cannon on Pokémon that these moves can hit for supereffective damage.
Pelipper
Held Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Drizzle
Stat Points: 32 HP / 4 Defense / 19 Sp. Def / 11 Speed
Stat Alignment: Bold (Defense +, Attack −)
Moves: Weather Ball, Tailwind, Hurricane, Wide Guard
Pelipper can immediately set up rain with its Ability, Drizzle, making it a strong partner for Archaludon. I wanted a bulky Pelipper that could switch in and out more easily. The training allows it to survive two Dragon Claw or Rock Slide attacks from Life Orb Garchomp, or a Moonblast from Timid Mega Floette with 32 stat points in Sp. Atk. The Speed investment allows it to outpace max-Speed Mega Froslass and Sneasler under Tailwind. Hurricane and Weather Ball are both fantastic attacks, while Tailwind and Wide Guard can support the team.
Gholdengo
Held Item: Life Orb
Ability: Good as Gold
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Sp. Atk / 32 Speed
Stat Alignment: Modest (Sp. Atk +, Attack −)
Moves: Make It Rain, Nasty Plot, Shadow Ball, Protect
Fairy-type Pokémon like Mega Floette and Sylveon are very common in the format and match up well against Archaludon, so it’s important to have a Pokémon that can resist Fairy-type damage and deal supereffective damage in return. Gholdengo can do both of those effectively. A Life Orb-boosted Make It Rain can often threaten one-hit KOs, while Nasty Plot can quickly enhance Gholdengo’s damage output, fully canceling out Make It Rain’s Sp. Atk decrease. The training here is straightforward and meant to maximize Gholdengo’s offense and Speed—even without a Nasty Plot, you can often threaten immediate knockouts with supereffective hits!
Sinistcha
Held Item: Colbur Berry
Ability: Hospitality
Stat Points: 32 HP / 14 Defense / 20 Sp. Def
Stat Alignment: Calm (Sp. Def +, Attack −)
Moves: Life Dew, Rage Powder, Matcha Gotcha, Trick Room
Sinistcha is the glue that holds the team together. It is very commonly brought with Archaludon to heal it with Hospitality and Life Dew. It can also redirect attacks that otherwise would threaten Archaludon and Gholdengo with an immediate knockout. Trick Room is often valuable against teams that are super fast, and can counter opposing Trick Room used by slower teams. The stat point spread aims to maximize both physical and special bulk, and a Colbur Berry is used to help out against Dark-type attacks like Kingambit’s Kowtow Cleave. If you find that you’re constantly fainting to other supereffective hits, you can also consider items like Occa Berry (for Fire-type Pokémon like Charizard), Kasib Berry (for Ghost-type Pokémon like Basculegion), Coba Berry (for Flying-type Pokémon like Staraptor), or even Focus Sash!
Talonflame
Held Item: Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Attack / 32 Speed
Stat Alignment: Jolly (Speed +, Sp. Atk −)
Moves: Dual Wingbeat, Will-O-Wisp, Tailwind, Protect
Talonflame was added to the team to threaten Whimsicott teams. These teams can overwhelm opponents with their fast-paced offense, often featuring Mega Charizard Y and Mega Floette. With Sharp Beak and Dual Wingbeat, Talonflame can outspeed and knock out opposing Whimsicott before they can set up a Tailwind. Will-O-Wisp helps neutralize physical threats like Garchomp and Kingambit, and Tailwind gives some extra Speed to Pokémon like Raichu and Archaludon
Mega Raichu X Team Tips
Default:
- Lead: Mega Raichu X + Archaludon
- Back: Pelipper + Sinistcha
This is the core four of the team. By leading Mega Raichu X, you can immediately Mega Evolve and Volt Switch into Pelipper. This immediately sets up rain and Electric Terrain for Archaludon, allowing it to immediately fire off powerful Electro Shot attacks. Don’t forget that you can use Volt Switch on your own Archaludon to immediately give it a Defense boost from its Stamina Ability while avoiding any risk from hitting an opponent’s Protect! Archaludon will slowly heal up with Leftovers, but if its HP ever gets low enough, you’ll want to switch in Sinistcha for additional recovery through Hospitality and Life Dew. Mega Raichu X is also an effective late-game sweeper once you’ve cleared any Pokémon that resist or are immune to Electric-type damage.
Against Whimsicott teams:
- Lead: Mega Raichu X + Talonflame
- Back: Archaludon + Pelipper
Mega Raichu X and Talonflame can shut down most common leads from Whimsicott-based teams, with Talonflame threatening Whimsicott with an immediate knockout. Mega Raichu X is also a huge offensive threat to Pokémon like Mega Charizard Y, Mega Floette, and Basculegion. The goal is to deny Whimsicott from setting up Tailwind, get your own Tailwind up, and start overwhelming your opponent with offense from the rest of the team
Against teams with limited offense:
- Lead: Mega Raichu X + Gholdengo
- Back: Archaludon + Pelipper (or Sinistcha)
Nasty Plot Gholdengo can quickly sweep through teams if they are not prepared. Raichu can help Gholdengo set up with Fake Out on the first turn, and can also reduce the damage of supereffective Fire-type attacks by using Rain Dance. The goal with this lead is to use a Nasty Plot and get a few quick KOs. You can have the rain duo of Pelipper and Archaludon in the back to close out the game, or bring in Sinistcha over either of the two to protect Gholdengo from single-target attacks like Sucker Punch and to heal it up.
Feel free to mix up the team and adjust as you play with it! I considered attacks like Encore, Play Rough, Eerie Impulse, Fake Tears, and Protect on Mega Raichu X. I also thought about putting more defensive bulk on Pokémon like Raichu and Gholdengo through training, and potentially teaching Ice Beam to Pelipper to threaten opposing Garchomp even more. I also considered other Pokémon that complement rain teams well, such as Sableye, Grimmsnarl, Basculegion, and a second Mega-Evolved Pokémon such as Swampert, Metagross, or Venusaur.
There’s a lot of flexibility in building a team like this, and the core feels like Mega Raichu X, Pelipper, and Archaludon, so don’t be afraid to explore what works best for you!
Pokémon Champions
Release Date
April 8, 2026
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