Pokemon GO Mega Medicham Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses and How to Catch

Mega Medicham is a Fighting/Psychic-type Pokemon that can be a decent Mega Evolution option if you don’t already have stronger Megas in your lineup. However, obtaining this Pokemon requires completing Mega Raids, which can be fairly challenging without the right counters. In this guide, you’ll learn how to defeat Pokemon GO Mega Medicham raids, along with everything else you need to know about the boss.

Pokemon GO Mega Medicham Stats

Mega Medicham brings moderate stats to the table, making it a decent choice for both PvE and PvP content in Pokemon GO. Here are its key stats:

Mega Medicham	Stats
Image
Type	Fighting and Psychic
Attack	205
Defense	179
Stamina	155
Max CP	3158
Raid CP	1535 – 1603 (Lvl 20)
Weather-Boosted Raid CP	1919 – 2004 (Lvl 25, Cloudy/Windy)
Research CP	1180 – 1214 (Lvl 15 research)
Fast Moves	Counter (Fighting) Psycho Cut (Psychic)
Charge Moves	Dynamic Punch (Fighting) Ice Punch (Ice) Power-Up Punch (Fighting) Psychic (Psychic)
Base Catch Rate	5%

Pokemon GO Mega Medicham Weaknesses and Resistances

Understanding Mega Medicham’s strengths and weaknesses is crucial for both battling and using it effectively. Here are the best ones to choose from, based on the Pokemon Type Chart:

Pokemon GO Mega Medicham Best Counters

Here are the most effective Pokemon to use against Mega Medicham in raids:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent
Necrozma – Dawn Wings	Psycho Cut	Moongeist Beam
Mega Gengar	Lick	Shadow Ball
Shadow Moltres	Wing Attack	Fly
Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Fly
Enamorus	Fairy Wind	Fly
Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball
Crowned Sword Zacian	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball
Blacephalon	Astonish	Shadow Ball

How to Catch Mega Medicham in Pokemon GO

After defeating Mega Medicham in Pokemon GO raids, you’ll have a chance to catch regular Medicham. Remember that you can’t catch it in its Mega form, and you’ll need to use Mega Energy to evolve your own Medicham later.

Use the circle lock technique by holding down on your Pokeball until the catch circle reaches Excellent throw size, then wait for Medicham to attack. Release your throw just before the attack animation ends, ensuring your ball hits when the circle reappears.

A group of 2-3 Pokemon GO trainers is ideal for this raid. While experienced players with top counters might be able to solo it, having a small group makes the battle much more manageable and gives you more Premier Balls.

To get your own Mega Medicham, you’ll need 100 Mega Energy for the first evolution. After that, the cost decreases to 20 Mega Energy for subsequent evolutions. You can earn Mega Energy by completing Mega Medicham raids or walking with Medicham as your buddy (after you’ve Mega Evolved it at least once).

Can Mega Medicham Be Shiny?

Yes, you can catch a shiny Medicham from Mega Medicham raids. The shiny version features a beige body instead of white, and its signature red pants turn blue. The shiny rate for Mega raids is approximately 1 in 60, giving you a decent chance of encountering one if you do multiple raids during Pokemon GO events.

While Mega Medicham might not be the strongest Mega Evolution available, it’s still a useful addition to your collection, especially for players who enjoy PvP battles in the Great League. Don’t forget to use your free daily raid pass if you plan to add this Fighting/Psychic-type Pokemon to your team.

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