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Difficulty:
| HP | 15,000 | ATK | 233.10 | DEF | 250.20 |
|---|
| CP Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lvl 20 | 2015 - 2103 | Lvl 25 | 2519 - 2628 |
Notable Weather
| Boosts Boss's Moves | Boosts Counters' Moves |
|---|---|
| Snow, Windy | Snow, Rain, Partly Cloudy |
Fast Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Air Slash | Intermediate |
| Steel Wing | Intermediate |
Charge Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Challenging |
| Brave Bird | Challenging |
| Hurricane | Intermediate |
Overview
While a duo is definitely possible, but this guide will focus on the more realistic trio. Despite what some may think, Mega Pidgeot is actually a fairly threatening raid boss. It has some potentially hard hitting and tricky moves that can make for a serious headache if not played around properly, and its high attack stat makes those attacks very punishing if not properly evaded. However, most of its counters either resist or double-resist its moves, which can definitely tip the scales.
Approach
Team composition
- The big-name Shadow Electric Types are the top counters.
- Shadow Magnezone in particular has the best overall performance
- Rampardos has the highest DPS among non-shadow Pokemon
- Zekrom is a high overall performer as well
- The only Mega Evolution currently capable of dealing Super Effective damage is Mega Blastoise with Ice Beam, though this isn't generally recommended due to its overall lackluster performance.
Battling strategy
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Re-entering shouldn't be an issue given proper team comps in a trio
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Dodging Hurricane is a good idea. Brave Bird is harder to dodge and hits harder, while Aerial Ace comes out very frequently and can slog down DPS if dodged too frequently.
Best Raid Boss Counters
Counters Viable at Lv.30
Shadow Magnezone
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Spark | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Best overall performer. Close to the highest DPS in this raid and double-resists Mega Pidgeot's entire moveset, making it a top TDO choice as well
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
Shadow Electivire
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Top DPS option, very fast clear times
- Resists Mega Pidgeot's entire moveset
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Frail, appreciates dodging
Shadow Raikou
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Mega Pidgeot's entire moveset
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
Shadow Zapdos
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | Best |
| Charge Beam | Thunderbolt | Good |
Pros:
- Resists Mega Pidgeot's entire moveset
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
- Best moveset is Elite
Zekrom
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Charge Beam | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Mega Pidgeot's entire moveset
- Top overall performer among non-shadow Pokemon
Cons:
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
Rampardos
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Rock Slide | Best |
Pros:
- Highest DPS among non-shadow Pokemon
- Resists Flying Type movesets
Cons:
- Weak to Steel Wing
- Frail, appreciates dodging
Shadow Mewtwo
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Psycho Cut | Thunderbolt | Best |
| Psycho Cut | Ice Beam | Best |
Pros:
- Good general utility in many raids
Cons:
- Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration
- Limited availability connected to Go Fest
Counters Viable at Lv.35
Shadow Tyranitar
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Stone Edge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Flying Type movesets
Cons:
- Weak to Steel Wing
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration
Electivire
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Mega Pidgeot's entire moveset
Cons:
- Frail, appreciates dodging
Rhyperior
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | Best |
| Smack Down | Stone Edge | Good |
Pros:
- Great overall performer in most raid setups
- Resists Flying Type movesets
- Good overall availability. Species has been featured in several events, its own community day, and has been around since day 1
Cons:
- Weak to Steel Wing
- Best moveset is Elite
Mamoswine
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Powder Snow | Avalanche | Best |
Pros:
- Good availability. Species is common in many areas and has been featured in many events and its own Community Day.
Cons:
- Weak to Steel Wing
Terrakion
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Stone Edge | Best |
Cons:
- Weak to Steel Wing
- Legendary Pokemon, can be difficult to obtain candy for
Raikou
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Mega Pidgeot's entire moveset
Cons:
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
Zapdos
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | Best |
| Charge Beam | Thunderbolt | Good |
Pros:
- Resists Mega Pidgeot's entire moveset
Cons:
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
- Best moveset is Elite
Luxray
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Spark | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Mega Pidgeot's entire moveset
- Common Pokemon in raids
Counters Viable at Lv.35
Shadow Weavile
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Pros:
- Very high DPS
Cons:
- Weak to Steel Wing
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Frail, appreciates dodging
Galarian Darmanitan
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Pros:
- High DPS option
Cons:
- Weak to Steel Wing
- Currently considered a rare species
- Frail, appreciates dodging
Glaceon
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Frost Breath | Avalanche | Best |
Pros:
- Great budget option. Species has been available in several events, its own community day, and has been a common species since day 1
Cons:
- Frail, appreciates dodging
