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Mega Raichu X is a dominant terrain setter in VGC. It is the only Pokémon with the Electric Surge ability in Regulation M-B, automatically setting Electric Terrain to boost Electric moves and prevent sleep. It exerts massive pressure with high Speed and offensive power.
Mega Raichu X pairs beautifully with teammates that appreciate sleep immunity (like setup sweepers) and special attackers that benefit from boosted Electric-type damage. Speed control allies also help it sweep safely.
Defeating Mega Raichu X requires overcoming its offensive momentum.
Garchomp is a premier counter, ignoring Electric Terrain and threatening a devastating Earthquake KO.
Incineroar also checks it, reducing its damage output with Intimidate and using Parting Shot to cycle stat drops.
The best moveset for Raichu Mega X in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Fake Out, Protect, Volt Tackle, Volt Switch.
In the Pokémon Champions meta, Raichu Mega X can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.
The best item for Raichu Mega X is typically Raichunite X, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.
