This detailed Pokemon GO guide explore the best Mega Garchomp’s counters, weakness and availability of Shiny Mega Garchomp.
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In Pokemon GO, they keep adding new creatures and special shiny versions. Sometimes, really strong monsters show up as raid bosses. On November 11, 2023, there is going to be a special Raid Day, and Mega Garchomp will be part of it. This is a chance for players to add Mega Garchomp to their Pokedex. If you win the Mega Garchomp raid, you might even get a special shiny version.
The People who make Pokemon GO, called Niantic, have made Mega Garchomp even stronger for these raid battles. Mega Garchomp is a powerful Pokemon with both Dragon and Ground type. It has strong moves, and it’s CP (Combat Power) can go as high as 6,132. During the Mega raid boss battles, its CP levels gets even higher, making the raid really tough. To beat Mega Garchomp, players need to use smart strategies and have a team of strong Pokmons with good moves.
Pokemon GO: Mega Garchomp Weaknesses and Resistance
Mega Garchomp is an offensive powerhouse with and attack stat of339, a defense stat of 222, and a stamina stat of 239. The best movement for this Mega raid boss in Pokemon GO is Dragon Tail and Outrage, which deals 21.65 damage per second.
Mega Garchompis is weak against Ice, Dragon and Fairy type, Although all three of these attack are super effective against Mega Garchomp, But Ice-type attacks are preferred due to this Pokemon’s double-weakness to them.
But resist attacks of Electric, Fire Poison and Rock-type.
Player can also use the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) effect to deal extra damage to Mega Garchomp. The STAB effect occurs when a Pokemon GO attack and the monster’s natural type are the same. Using that specific attack will deal increased damage to the raid boss.
Best Mega Garchomp Raid Counters in Pokemon GO
Mega Garchomp is a strong Mega raid boss, but it has weaknesses that can be used to beat it. Pokemon GO players should choose counters that can take advantage of these weaknesses and deal a lot of damage to Mega Garchomp.
| Pokemon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche |
| Shadow Weavile | Ice Shard | Avalanche |
| Galarian Standard Darmanitan | Ice Fang | Avalanche |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Ice Beam |
| Baxcalibur | Ice Fang | Avalanche |
| Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche |
| Mega Glalie | Frost Breath | Avalanche |
| Shadow Mr. Rime | Ice Shard | Triple Axel |
| Mega Abomasnow | Powder Snow | Weather Ball |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Outrage |
How To Get Shiny Garchomp In Pokemon GO and Shiny Mega Garchomp
Players can get a Shiny Mega Garchomp by first catching a Shiny Mega Garchomp and then Mega Evolving it on Pokemon GO. Shiny Garchomp may appear after winning a Mega raid, but it’s not guaranteed.
To increase the chance of catching a Shiny Garchomp, player need to win more Mega raids. Once they have a Shiny Garchomp, they can use 200 Mega Energy to Mega Evolve it into a Shiny Mega Garchomp. Mega energy can be earned by winning Mega raids or by doing daily tasks with Garchomp or its evolutionary line.
