Even as someone who primarily experiences Pokémon through the games, I always look forward to seeing new monsters debut in the anime because we tend to get a much greater sense of their personality through the animation, and Mega Raichu X and Y are some sassy little powerhouses. The X version is a Superman-flying physical attacker, while Y focuses on special attacks, and you see them both demonstrating their respective specialities throughout the fight. I’ve been partial to Mega Raichu X since its reveal last year, so finally seeing it zip around the battlefield as electricity pulses from its huge tails has got me feeling some type of way.
Ultimately, the imposters lose the battle as the Volt Tacklers coordinate to take down both Mega Raichus, but I’m so happy to see them in all their animated glory. The Pokémon Company has been really pushing Mega Raichu X and Y this past week, so now they’re no longer sequestered in Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC. The two electric rats are making their Pokémon Go debut in the monster collector’s new season Forever Forward, which begins next week on June 2, and the Pokémon Center stores are finally rolling out merch of the two, with them appearing on customizable shirts and both of them finally getting official plushes. It sure would be cool if you’d bring those over to this side of the pond, Pokémon Company. Don’t make me have to give my money to a scalper, please.