Pokemon Go Mega Medicham Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters
DEXERTOMega Raid rotations are around the corner, bringing Mega Medicham back to Pokemon Go. So, here are its weaknesses and best counters to successfully take a stance against this Pokemon in the game.
Medicham first appeared in Gen 3’s Hoenn region, with its Mega Evolution popping up many years later in Gen 6, thanks to the introduction of the Mega Stones. However, it didn’t appear in Niantic’s mobile game until March 2023.
After the successful and very recent debut of Mega Gallade, it’s now time for the dual Fighting/Psychic-type creature to take the spotlight once again and here you can learn how to take it down fast.
Mega Medicham weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Mega Medicham is a dual Fighting/Psychic-type Pokemon, which means it’s only weak against Flying, Ghost, and Fairy-type attacks. This leaves trainers with very few options, but do not fret, as there are incredibly strong Pokemon with such types.
Keep in mind that Mega Medicham can resist Fighting and Rock-type moves, so avoid using those when you face it in battle.
Mega Medicham best counters
Here are some of the best counters to use against Mega Medicham in Pokemon Go:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza |  | Air Slash & Dragon Ascent |
| Mega Gengar |  | Lick & Shadow Ball |
| Shadow Chandelure |  | Hex & Shadow Ball |
| Shadow Mewtwo |  | Psycho Cut & Shadow Ball |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma |  | Psycho Cut & Moongeist Beam |
| Moltres |  | Wing Attack & Sky Attack |
| Gardevoir |  | Charm & Dazzling Gleam |
| Salamence |  | Dragon Tail & Fly |
| Banette |  | Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball |
| Alakazam |  | Psycho Cut & Shadow Ball |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of those counters or their alternate forms, use your strongest Fairy, Flying, or Ghost-type Pokemon to target Mega Medicham’s weaknesses. Just make sure that your team is properly leveled up and has matching movesets.
How to get Mega Medicham in Pokemon Go
Mega Medicham will appear as a Mega Raid boss from January 24, 2025, until February 6, 2025, giving players plenty of time to challenge it. However, you cannot catch Mega Medicham in its Mega-Evolved form in Pokemon Go.
Instead, you’ll have to defeat it for a chance to catch its regular form. Then, stock up on the Mega Energy you’ll receive as a reward for doing so, and use it to temporarily Mega Evolve your strongest standard Medicham.
How to evolve Medicham into Mega Medicham
The first time you evolve your Medicham into Mega Medicham, it’ll cost you 100 of its Mega Energy. After the Mega Evolution is triggered for the first time, the cost will drop to 20, 10, and eventually 5.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOMega Energy
If you’re lacking Mega Energy, you can obtain it by defeating Mega Medicham in Mega Raids multiple times. Other methods include completing Special Research tasks and taking Medicham for a walk after setting it as your Buddy.
It’s worth noting that for Medicham to collect Mega Energy while going for a spin, it must have been previously Mega Evolved at least once.
Mega Medicham CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, Mega Medicham’s CP during a Mega Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 29,069 |
| CP range once captured | 1355 – 1425 |
| Cloudy/Windy weather CP range | 1693 – 1782 |
| Mega Medicham max CP (Level 50) | 2821 |
Mega Medicham stats & moves
As a dual Fighting/Psychic-type Pokemon, Mega Medicham has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 179 | 155 | 2821 |
Fast Moves
- Psycho Cut (Psychic/STAB)
- Counter (Fighting/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Ice Punch (Ice)
- Psychic (Psychic/STAB)
- Dynamic Punch (Fighting/STAB)
- Power-Up Punch (Fighting/STAB)
Can Mega Medicham be Shiny?
Yes, Mega Medicham can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as Mega Evolutions mainly debut in the game along with their Shiny variations, and this one was added back in March 2023.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOShiny Mega Medicham can be spotted easily, as its body changes from white to beige and its iconic red pants turn blue, as well as its mouth and the top of its hat.
However, it’s worth remembering that the odds of finding a Shiny Mega Evolved form are quite low, but you can improve them by challenging as many Mega Medicham as you can during its time in Raids.
Nonetheless, if you cannot find one, you can always Mega Evolve a regular Shiny Medicham to get what you’re after.
That’s all there is to know about Mega Medicham’s weaknesses and counters in Pokemon Go. Be sure to check out the latest Pokemon Go event, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.