Quick facts
Species: Medicham (Mega)
Types: Fighting / Psychic
Primary weaknesses: Flying, Ghost, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
🧘♂️🥊 Mega Medicham Raid Guide in Pokémon GO
Mega Medicham is a Fighting and Psychic-type Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It is not very bulky, but it hits surprisingly hard and can be annoying if underestimated.
In this guide, you will learn everything about Mega Medicham raids including its weaknesses, best counters, moveset, weather boost, how many trainers are needed, catch CP values, and whether it is worth raiding.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQs🧬 About Mega Medicham in Pokémon GO
Mega Medicham is a Fighting / Psychic-type Pokémon. When Mega Evolved, it becomes stronger and provides damage bonuses to Fighting-type and Psychic-type Pokémon in raids.
Mega Medicham is useful because:
- It boosts Fighting-type and Psychic-type Pokémon
- It has very high attack compared to its size
- It is useful against Normal, Dark, Ice, and Poison-type raid bosses
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ❌ Weak To: |
 Flying •
 Ghost •
 Fairy
|
| ✅ Resistant To: |
 Fighting •
 Rock •
|
🗡️ Best Counters for Mega Medicham
The best way to defeat Mega Medicham is to use strong Flying-type, Fairy-type, and Ghost-type Pokémon.
🕊️ Best Flying-type Counters
- Honchkrow: (Peck / Sky Attack)
- Galarian Articuno: (Fly)
- Toucannon: (Peck / Beak Blast)
👻 Best Ghost-type Counters
- Dragapult: (Astonish / Shadow Ball)
- Chandelure: (Hex / Shadow Ball)
- Darkrai: (Shadow Ball)
✨ Best Fairy-type Counters
- Tapu Lele: (Nature's Madness)
- Gardevoir: (Charm / Dazzling Gleam)
- Zacian: (Play Rough)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Medicham:
- Rayquaza, Salamence, Pidgeot – Flying boost
- Gengar, Banette, Alakazam – Ghost boost
- Alakazam - Psychic boost
- Gardevoir – Fairy boost
- Salamence – Dragon boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Enamorus | Zen Headbutt / Astonish / Fairy Wind | Dazzling Gleam / Grass Knot / Fly | - | Zen Headbutt (11) and Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Yveltal | Gust / Sucker Punch / Snarl | Hyper Beam / Focus Blast / Hurricane / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Oblivion Wing | Gust (25) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Blacephalon | Astonish / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Mystical Fire / Overheat | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Tapu Lele | Astonish / Confusion | Focus Blast / Psyshock / Future Sight / Moonblast / Draining Kiss | Nature's Madness | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Dragapult | Astonish / Dragon Tail | Shadow Ball / Dragon Pulse / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Outrage (110) |
| Toucannon | Rock Smash / Peck / Bullet Seed | Drill Peck / Rock Blast / Flash Cannon | Beak Blast | Rock Smash (17) and Beak Blast (125) |
| Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Galarian Articuno | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Ancient Power / Brave Bird / Future Sight / Fly | - | Confusion (19) and Brave Bird (130) |
| Lunala | Air Slash / Shadow Claw / Confusion | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Future Sight / Moonblast | - | Confusion (19) and Moonblast (130) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
| Shadow Zapdos | Charge Beam | Drill Peck / Ancient Power / Zap Cannon / Thunderbolt / Thunder | Thunder Shock | Charge Beam (7) and Zap Cannon (140) |
| Shadow Toucannon | Rock Smash / Peck / Bullet Seed | Drill Peck / Rock Blast / Flash Cannon | Beak Blast | Rock Smash (17) and Beak Blast (125) |
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Gengar | Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Moltres | Wing Attack / Fire Spin | Ancient Power / Fire Blast / Heat Wave / Overheat | Sky Attack | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Staraptor | Quick Attack / Wing Attack / Sand Attack | Close Combat / Brave Bird / Fly / Heat Wave | Gust | Quick Attack / Wing Attack (10) and Brave Bird (130) |
| Shadow Honchkrow | Peck / Snarl | Sky Attack / Brave Bird / Psychic / Dark Pulse | - | Snarl (11) and Brave Bird (130) |
| Shadow Darkrai | Snarl / Feint Attack | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse | Sludge Bomb | Snarl / Feint Attack (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Pidgeot | Air Slash / Steel Wing | Hurricane / Aerial Ace / Brave Bird / Feather Dance | Wing Attack / Gust / Air Cutter | Gust (25) and Brave Bird (130) |
| Mega Alakazam | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Fire Punch / Future Sight | Counter / Psychic / Dazzling Gleam | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Banette | Hex / Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam | - | Hex (8) and Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
| Mega Gengar | Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
🌀 Mega Medicham Moveset
Medicham common fast moves are Counter or Psycho Cut. Charged moves include Dynamic Punch or Power-Up Punch and Psychic and Ice Punch.
Threat: Mega Medicham can charge its moves quickly, making it crucial to use shields strategically..
Tip: Avoid using pure Fighting-types alone—they may take heavy damage from Psychic moves..
🌦️ Weather Boost
Mega Medicham gets a weather boost in:
- Cloudy → boosts Fighting
- Windy → boosts Psychic
Your counters get boosted in:
- Windy → boosts Flying
- Cloudy → boosts Fairy
- Fog → boosts Ghost
Recommended Teams
Optimized Team
- Mega Gengar
- Mega Alakazam
- Giratina (Altered)
- Togekiss
- Mewtwo
- Gengar
Budget Team
- Gengar
- Espeon
- Metagross
- Latios
- Togekiss
- Mewtwo
💡 Best Strategy to Defeat Mega Medicham
- Flying and Ghost types deal the most damage.
- Dodge Dynamic Punch when possible to reduce damage.
- Mega Medicham has low bulk and goes down fast.
- 2 strong trainers can defeat it comfortably.
👥 How Many Trainers Are Needed?
- 1–2 strong trainers → Easy clear
- 2–3 trainers → Comfortable clear
- Low-level groups → 4+ recommended
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Medicham
- Chance to catch Medicham (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
📌 Is Mega Medicham Worth Raiding?
Mega Medicham is not a top-tier Mega Pokémon for raids, but it is still worth raiding for Mega Pokédex completion and for collectors.
FAQ
Can Mega Medicham be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes. Shiny Medicham has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Medicham?
Best moveset of Medicham are Counter which does damage of 13 under Fast Attack and Psychic of 95 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Medicham?
Fog weather to boosts Ghost type counters, Windy weather to boosts Psychic type counters.
What makes Mega Medicham strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
🏁 Conclusion
Mega Medicham is a relatively easy Mega Raid boss. With the right counters, even a small group of trainers can defeat it quickly.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Rayquaza Raid Guide, Mega Gengar Raid Guide, Mega Gardevoir Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Flying, Ghost, or Dark Pokémon
- Avoid using pure Fighting-types unless weather boosts are active
- High-speed DPS Pokémon are crucial to handle fast-charge moves
- Check weather boosts to maximize damage output
- Use shields wisely against Dynamic Punch and Psychic