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Mega Raichu Y is an offensive powerhouse utilizing the No Guard ability. This ensures 100% accuracy for its most devastating attacks, such as Zap Cannon or Blizzard, making it a terrifying threat that bypasses accuracy and evasion checks.
Mega Raichu Y works well with partners that can redirect attacks (like Sinistcha) or set up Tailwind (like Whimsicott) to allow it to outspeed threats and fire off accurate, high-power moves safely.
Defeating Mega Raichu Y requires targeting its frail defenses.
Garchomp is a massive threat, immune to electric moves and capable of knocking it out with Earthquake.
Aegislash also checks it, leveraging its typing and King's Shield to absorb hits while threatening back with ghost attacks.
The best moveset for Raichu Mega Y in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Protect, Fake Out.
In the Pokémon Champions meta, Raichu Mega Y can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.
The best item for Raichu Mega Y is typically Raichunite X, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.
