Pokemon GO is known for frequently introducing new monsters and shiny variants, as well as uncovering new or returning Raid bosses across various levels of difficulty. Players can obtain regular encounters with basic and first-stage evolutions at the 1-Star level, evolved Pokemon and more rare specimens at the 3-Star level, Legendaries and Mythical Pokemon at the 5-Star level, Shadow Pokemon through Shadow Raids, and Mega Pokemon through Mega Raids.
One such Mega Pokemon that is known to be rotated in and out of Mega Raids as a boss is none other than Mega Garchomp. This is a very powerful monster with some significant stats and Max CP, so trainers will need to ensure they are properly prepared for taking it on in battle.
One such way to do so is by targeting key weaknesses and resistances and then using them to assemble a team of appropriate counters. All the information you will need to complete this task has been outlined in the guide below.
Updated by Grace Black – February 16, 2025: Mega Garchomp has returned to Mega Raids during the month of February 2025 as part of the Dual Destiny Season. For this reason, this guide has been updated with all the latest information and counters.
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Pokemon GO: Mega Garchomp Weakness And Resistances
Mega Garchomp specializes in offense with a stat spread of 339 ATK, 222 DEF, and 239 STA, and a significant Maximum CP of 6132. Because of this, Mega Garchomp can be a troublesome opponent to overcome, so trainers will need to keep weaknesses and resistance in mind.
Mega Garchomp is resistant to the Poison, Rock, Electric, and Fire Types, so Trainers should avoid utilizing such attributes at all costs. Instead, players should prioritize building a team that holds a Type or utilizes powerful moves of the Ice, Fairy, or Dragon Types – as these are Mega Garchomp’s weaknesses.
Best Mega Garchomp Counters In Pokemon GO
Keeping Mega Garchomp’s key weaknesses and resistances in mind, players can now utilize this information to build a team of suitable counters. Players can also tap into the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect to inflict increased damage on Mega Garchomp.
The STAB effect triggers when a Pokemon GO attack and the monster’s innate attribute type are the same, so using such an attack can inflict boosted damage to the Raid boss.
A selection of the best counters for Mega Garchomp has been outlined below, based on potential Type advantage and damage output. However, this list may also simply be used as a reference for building your own team out of Pokemon you have available.
Mega Garchomp Counters in Pokemon GO
|
Pokemon |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
|
Shadow Articuno |
Frost Breath |
Triple Axel |
|
Mega Gardevoir |
Charm |
Triple Axel |
|
Baxcalibur |
Ice Fang |
Avalanche |
|
Mega Abomasnow |
Powder Snow |
Weather Ball |
|
Mega Salamence |
Dragon Tail |
Draco Meteor |
|
Shadow Mamoswine |
Powder Snow |
Avalanche |
|
Shadow Mewtwo |
Psycho Cut |
Ice Beam |
|
Cetitan |
ice Shard |
Avalanche |
|
Shadow Dragonite |
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
|
Mega Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail |
Breaking Swipe |
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How To Get Shiny Garchomp And Shiny Mega Garchomp In Pokemon GO
In Pokemon GO, shiny Mega Garchomp is available, meaning Mega Raids offers players the opportunity to obtain one. After completing a Mega Garchomp Raid, Garchomp may spawn nearby in shiny form. However, a shiny encounter is not guaranteed, as players will need to get lucky and meet the odds.
By winning multiple Raids, players will be able to spawn multiple wild Garchomp and give themselves more chances at stumbling upon a shiny variant. Once Pokemon GO players get a Shiny Garchomp, they can use 200 Mega Energy to Mega evolve it into a Shiny Mega Garchomp.
