Mega Raichu weakness Pokémon Go: X & Y, best counters & raid guide. by Jerry Cook Updated on 2026-07-16 11:53:26 / Update for Pokemon iOS Everyone's been asking how to beat Mega Raichu ever since Niantic unveiled the upcoming Raichu Super Mega Raid Day event for July 18th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The key lies in exploiting Mega Raichu's weakness, but that's only the tip of the iceberg. Part 1. What is Mega Raichu weakness in Pokémon Go? As told above, knowing the Mega Raichu weakness is the easiest way to prepare for its Super Mega Raid. While Mega Raichu X and Y look different, both forms share the same typing in Pokémon Go. This means Mega Raichu's type weakness is the same for both forms. However, before choosing your Mega Raichu raid counters, it is important to understand how each form works because their other stats differ, as explained below. Pokémon Go Mega Raichu type explained. Although they have different stats, Mega Raichu X and Y in Pokémon Go remain pure Electric-type Pokémon. Mega Raichu X * Type: Electric * Attack: 280 * Defense: 214 * HP (Stamina): 155 * Max CP: 4,202 Mega Raichu Y * Type: Electric * Attack: 339 * Defense: 157 * HP (Stamina): 155 * Max CP: 4,274 As you can see, Mega Raichu X is the bulkier form with better defenses, while Mega Raichu Y focuses on high Attack and deals much more damage. Mega Raichu X & Y weakness in Pokémon Go. When it comes to Mega Raichu's type weakness, both forms are weak only to Ground-type attacks. That means Mega Raichu X weakness and Mega Raichu Y weakness are exactly the same in raid battles. So if you are planning your Mega Raichu raid counters or wondering how to beat Mega Raichu, Ground-types should be your first choice. * Weak to: Ground * Resists: Electric, Flying, Steel

Wayspotters 227: Pokemonprofessor is just Wayfarers. 24 May 2026 | Wayspotters This week Jamal is joined by special guest host Agent X as Chris is out this week, and the timing could not have been crazier. Just hours before recording, Niantic dropped a massive new Wayfinder rating system announcement that could completely reshape the future of reviewing, submissions, contributor rewards, and Wayfarer progression. Joining the roundtable are community members JQN, Keller, and Winston representing longtime Ingress veterans, newer Wayfarers, rural players, PvP grinders, and everyday contributors whose voices aren't always heard in the larger Wayfarer conversation. The crew dives deep into: the current state of Wayfarer, how the platform has evolved since OPR and Recon, misconceptions about bans and reviewing, S2 cells and map strategy, rural gameplay challenges, the loss of Recon in Ingress, and what motivates people to keep building the map years later. The conversation also gets surprisingly philosophical with debates about natural features, waterfalls, eligibility logic, reviewer behavior, and whether Wayfarer finally feels like it's moving in the right direction again after years of uncertainty. New Wayfinder Rating System discussion The future of reviewing and contributor rewards Rural vs urban gameplay perspectives One's Gotta Go: Waffle House / Taco Bell / McDonald's / Wendy's Dad Jokes (of course) Incredible Wayspots of the Week One VERY deserved Coal of the Week Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Agent X Writer: Jamal Harvey Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: 20 May 2026 Published: 24 May 2026 Season 5, Episode 19 Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710 Support the Show Patreon: patreon.com/PokemonProfessor Website: wayspotters.com Follow! Instagram: @wayspotterspodcast Twitter/X: @wayspotters TikTok: @imakewayspots YouTube: @WayspottersPodcast Twitch: twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: discord.gg/niawayfarer German Wayfarer Discord: discord.gg/ThTZCZH5 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836 Solstice: | Spotify Episode - | Unsplash Agent X on TikTok: @agentx_wayfinder Chris Bell's Articles: pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar Niantic Wayfarer: @NianticWayfarer Music CreditsIntro: "Game Over" - Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops - LoopmastersOutro: "Itty Bitty 8 Bit" - Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap - Steve Oxen Vocal Recordings (C) Pokémon Professor Network 2026 Pokémon and all respective names (C) Nintendo 1996-2026. Pokémon GO (C) Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo