Additional Charged Attacks: Mega Evolution Raid Roles and Upgrade Priorities

Additional Charged Attacks gave eligible Mega Evolutions another factor to consider when choosing Pokémon GO raid attackers. This article preserves the original post's assessment around that system's introduction; its tier comparisons are editorial judgments, not a current measured leaderboard.

Alongside the normal Fast Attack and unlocked Charged Attacks, eligible Mega-Evolved Pokémon gain a fixed additional Charged Attack. The resulting damage potential can change how you compare raid options within a type.

The original assessment highlighted formerly less prominent Megas gaining stronger roles, including candidates it compared with Primal Pokémon. Such comparisons still require a specific boss, moveset, and Mega Level to be meaningful.

What Is an Additional Charged Attack?

It is an extra Charged Attack available while an eligible Pokémon capable of reaching Super Max Mega Level is Mega Evolved.

Eligible Pokémon have access at any Mega Level, and the attack's power increases with Mega Level. The official announcement allowed these attacks in GO Battle League's eligible formats, but excluded Gym battles against Pokémon defending a Gym.

The main rules are:

• The eligible Mega Evolution receives its designated additional Charged Attack.
• It is separate from the Pokémon's ordinary unlocked Charged Attacks.
• Its power increases with Mega Level.
• It can be used in raids and eligible GO Battle League formats.
• It cannot be used against Pokémon defending a Gym.
• Future access follows announcements for additional Super Max-eligible Pokémon.

That makes Mega Level another important factor alongside IVs, Pokémon level, and moves when evaluating an eligible raid attacker.

Featured Pokémon and Additional Attacks

The original announcement included these Pokémon and attacks. This table is not a complete live roster.

The extra move's type and efficiency can change a Mega's intended role. Choose a raid type you actually need to improve before investing on name recognition alone.

Psychic: Why the Original Analysis Favored Mega Mewtwo Y

The original post placed Mega Mewtwo Y at the front of its Psychic-type shortlist.

Its high Attack and Future Sight+ were the main reasons. Receiving an extra attack did not erase species-stat differences: the post did not consider Psybeam+ Mega Malamar a direct substitute for Mega Mewtwo Y.

For a missing Psychic-type role, Mega Mewtwo Y was the post's primary candidate, subject to available resources and actual boss matchups.

Fighting: Mega Mewtwo X

Dynamic Punch+ made Mega Mewtwo X a leading Fighting-type candidate in the original assessment.

Fighting coverage is useful against Rock, Ice, Steel, Dark, and Normal targets. The post also identified a future additional attack or Super Max update for Mega Lucario as a possible reason to reassess the comparison, not a confirmed schedule.

If you already had a developed Mega Lucario, waiting for a clear need or further announcements was a reasonable alternative to immediate investment.

Grass: Mega Chesnaught

Seed Bomb+ strengthened Mega Chesnaught's proposed Grass-type raid role.

A Grass Fast Attack and Charged Attack combination offers same-type damage. The original analysis did not establish it as universally better than existing high-offense choices such as Mega Sceptile.

Its proposed appeal was a balance of staying power and suitable moves, especially for a roster lacking Mega Sceptile or a developed Grass option.

Fire: Mega Delphox

The original assessment identified Mystical Fire+ Mega Delphox as one of the notable beneficiaries.

It argued that the extra attack gave Mega Delphox a stronger offensive role compared with its previous position among Fire Megas.

Future releases or new additional attacks could change that comparison. The source mentioned Mega Heatran as a possible competitor, not a confirmed Pokémon GO release date. An actual Fire-type gap in your roster matters more than that speculation.

Water: Mega Greninja and Mega Starmie

The post highlighted both Mega Greninja and Mega Starmie as Water-type candidates.

It viewed Surf+ Mega Greninja as a high-damage option with limited durability. Dodging and the raid boss's moves still affect how well that potential translates into a clear.

It also viewed Liquidation+ Mega Starmie as strong enough to warrant comparison with Primal Kyogre. That was the author's assessment, not a universal simulation result supplied here.

The source discussed a future Mega Feraligatr attack as another possible change to the field. It did not establish a release timetable or final ranking.

Electric: Mega Raichu Y

Zap Cannon+ was the basis for the post's favorable view of Mega Raichu Y.

It proposed Mega Raichu Y as a useful offensive option against Water- and Flying-type targets, depending on the boss and your available alternatives.

The source raised a possible Mega Zeraora additional attack as a future competitive factor. That was speculation rather than a confirmed rollout. Avoid committing every resource solely on the assumption that a ranking will stay fixed.

Flying: Mega Skarmory

Drill Peck+ gave Mega Skarmory an offensive role to examine.

Skarmory's defensive reputation did not rule out raid use, but the source still treated Mega Rayquaza as a major comparison point.

Further additional attacks on other Flying Megas could require another comparison; this was not a permanent placement.

Dragon: Mega Dragonite

Outrage+ was the reason the post considered Mega Dragonite a competitive Dragon-type candidate.

Dragon already included powerful options such as Mega Rayquaza and Eternatus. The post also discussed a possible future additional attack for Mega Garchomp as a reason rankings might change, without promising its timing.

For Trainers with an established high-level Dragon team, another Mega Dragonite build could therefore be a lower priority.

Poison: Mega Victreebel

Mega Victreebel illustrated the post's central argument about an extra move changing a Pokémon's role.

The author viewed Acid Spray+ as a substantial offensive improvement over its earlier raid position. The broader lesson was to compare the full updated moveset rather than rely on an old reputation.

The source also speculated about Bug coverage for Mega Beedrill, Ghost coverage for Mega Gengar, and future competition such as Mega Scolipede. These are dated possibilities, not promises of current moves. Mega Beedrill's later announced Fell Stinger+ is covered in the regional and version notes below.

Choosing Upgrade Priorities

Fill the biggest practical gap in your raid teams rather than trying to develop every eligible Pokémon simultaneously.

The Original High-Priority Shortlist

• Mega Mewtwo Y: a primary Psychic-type candidate
• Mega Mewtwo X: a Fighting-type candidate
• Mega Greninja: an offensive Water-type candidate
• Mega Delphox: a Fire-type candidate benefiting from the extra move
• Mega Raichu Y: an Electric-type candidate

Options That Depend More on Your Roster

• Mega Chesnaught: consider if you lack a developed Grass Mega
• Mega Starmie: another way to strengthen a Water team
• Mega Dragonite: consider for a Dragon-type gap
• Mega Victreebel: consider for a Poison raid role
• Mega Skarmory: examine as a Flying-type alternative

Why Plan Mega Energy in Advance?

The additional attack's power scales with Mega Level. Merely registering a first Mega Evolution does not unlock the full benefit of higher progression.

After the first Mega Evolution, an appropriate rest period allows another without spending Mega Energy. Repeating those evolutions can develop the ordinary Mega Levels with lower Energy costs.

For a Pokémon you expect to use, a practical approach is:

1. Select a suitable individual with good IVs.
2. Collect the Energy required for its first Mega Evolution.
3. Use free repeat Mega Evolutions after the rest period.
4. Prioritize the Mega Levels of Pokémon you actually use.
5. Spend Candy XL and Stardust according to gaps in your teams.

Repeated free Mega Evolutions help with the ordinary Mega Levels. Reaching Super Max goes further: repetition alone is not sufficient, and additional Mega Energy is required. A limited budget should distinguish those two stages.

Raid Rankings Can Change

Additional Charged Attacks can alter the role of older Pokémon. New competitors or newly available moves can change a previous recommendation.

Before spending a large Stardust or Candy XL stock, check these three things:

• Whether the intended Pokémon currently has the additional attack
• How its current Mega Level affects the move
• Whether relevant competing Pokémon have received Super Max access or new moves

For an immediate gap, compare versatile candidates such as the Mewtwo Megas, Mega Greninja, and Mega Delphox against your actual raid needs. If your roster already handles those bosses, gathering resources and waiting for a clearer use is also reasonable.

Regional and version notes

English localization reviewed October 23, 2026. Global local-time schedules follow your play location, including North America. Korea-only schedules remain KST and Japanese airport schedules remain JST. Ended event windows do not provide new claim opportunities. Team choices and tier comparisons are editorial, not guaranteed catches, wins, or a continuously updated ranking. Confirmed additional moves are distinguished from the source’s proposed future competitors. Mega Squads subsequently confirmed Fell Stinger+ for Mega Beedrill and Dark Pulse+ for Mega Houndoom; the earlier hypothetical discussion is not their current move list. Repeated free Mega Evolutions help ordinary Mega Levels, but do not alone complete Super Max progression. Some illustrations are retained from the Korean edition and may include Korean labels. Use the English article text for instructions.

Localization sources checked October 23, 2026 (Korea time):

• Pokémon GO: Additional Charged Attacks and Mewtwo Adventure Effects
• Pokémon GO: Mega Squads 2026