Partner ideas
for Raichu (mega x)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega Raichu X: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (4)

Pelipper
WaterFlyingOn 37% of Mega Raichu X's ranked teams

Archaludon
SteelDragonOn 34% of Mega Raichu X's ranked teams
Breaks Dragon walls with Draco Meteor
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 28% of Mega Raichu X's ranked teams
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha GotchaBreaks Ground walls with Matcha Gotcha
Swampert
WaterGroundOn 15% of Mega Raichu X's ranked teams
Hits Ground super-effectively with Wave CrashAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Grass walls with Ice BeamBreaks Electric walls with Earthquake
Plan partners (1)

Raichualolan
ElectricPsychicDoubles its Speed in Mega Raichu X's Electric Terrain
Spicy Tech (2)

Staraptor
NormalFlyingContrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
Immune to GroundBreaks Grass walls with Brave Bird
Malamar
DarkPsychicContrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
Defensive glue (17)

Frost Rotom
ElectricIceFrost Rotom's Discharge can raise Raichu's Special Attack via Lightning Rod
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with BlizzardBreaks Grass walls with BlizzardBreaks Ground walls with Blizzard
Eelektross
ElectricEelektross's Discharge can raise Raichu's Special Attack via Lightning Rod
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Giga DrainBreaks Grass walls with FlamethrowerBreaks Ground walls with Giga Drain
Emolga
ElectricFlyingEmolga's Discharge can raise Raichu's Special Attack via Lightning Rod
Immune to GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallBreaks Grass walls with Air SlashBreaks Ground walls with Energy Ball
Wash Rotom
ElectricWaterWash Rotom's Discharge can raise Raichu's Special Attack via Lightning Rod
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro PumpBreaks Ground walls with Hydro Pump
Mow Rotom
ElectricGrassMow Rotom's Discharge can raise Raichu's Special Attack via Lightning Rod
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormBreaks Ground walls with Leaf Storm
Ampharos
ElectricSpread-safe together for Discharge and Parabolic Charge
Hits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchBreaks Grass walls with Fire PunchBreaks Electric walls with Stomping Tantrum
Araquanid
WaterBugHits Ground super-effectively with Liquidation
Resists GroundAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Grass walls with Leech LifeBreaks Ground walls with Liquidation
Sceptile
GrassHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Resists GroundAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Electric walls with Earth PowerBreaks Ground walls with Leaf Storm
Torterra
GrassGroundHits Ground super-effectively with Wood Hammer
Resists GroundAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Electric walls with Headlong RushBreaks Ground walls with Wood Hammer
Gyarados
WaterFlyingHits Ground super-effectively with Waterfall

Serperior
GrassHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm

Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Blade
also: Decidueye

Hydrapple
GrassDragonHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm

Abomasnow
GrassIceHits Ground super-effectively with Wood Hammer

Flapple
GrassDragonHits Ground super-effectively with Grav Apple

Appletun
GrassDragonHits Ground super-effectively with Apple Acid