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Take on Mega Mawile in Pokémon GO with our Raid Guide, your one stop shop for everything you need to know.
Mega Mawile is finally coming back to Pokémon GO in Mega Raids. We last saw this Pokémon back in October 2024 when it debuted in a special Raid Day. You can encounter Mega Mawile in Raids from April 21 until May 1.
Mega Mawile is a strange proposition in Pokémon GO. It is a very useful Pokémon to have in your collection, but not because it is powerful. As a Raid attacker, Mega Mawile is, bluntly, terrible. However, when advanced to Level 3 Mega Pokémon provide candy, candy XL and XP bonuses for their respective typing. As a Fairy and Steel-type, Mega Mawile provides great coverage and no other Pokémon hit both of these typings.
That will be especially relevant ahead ofPokémon GO Fest 2025, with Mega Mawile providing a boost for catching both Zamazenta and Zacian in their new powerful forms. Get this Mega Pokémon to Mega Level 3 as fast as you can.
So, here is how you can beat Mega Mawile in Pokémon GO.
Best Mega Mawile counters in Pokémon GO:
Mega Mawile has a weakness to Fire and Ground-type attacks in Pokémon GO.It has a huge amount of resistances, including a 3x resistance to Dragon-types, a 2x resistance to Bug-types then further resistances to Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic and Rock-type attacks.
So, with so many resistances, you’ll want a laser focused team to take on Mega Mawile in Pokémon GO. Here are the current best counters to use.
Primal Groudonis the absolute best Pokémon to take on Mega Mawile with. It is a very powerful Pokémon that hits both of Mega Mawile’s weaknesses. Then, some other powerful Pokémon are Legendaries we have seen in the game recently, which is helpful.
Blacephalonwas just in Five-Star Raids, after making its shiny debut. This is a great option to use here. In addition, Reshiram is another top counter. We saw a lot ofReshiramback in February and early March thanks to theUnova Tourevent in Pokémon GO. All Reshiram caught during this event had its powerful legacy move, Fusion Flare, which you need for it to be a top counter. Also in the Unova Tour event wasTherian Forme Landoruswhich is also a great option.
EvenHeatran, another strong counter, was in Raids at the end of March too. You could also useShadow Heatran, if you saved one from Giovanni.
Overall, it should be pretty easy to get a strong team together to take on Mega Mawile with Legendary Pokémon you’ve caught recently.
Can Mawile be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Mawile can be shiny in Pokémon GO after your Raid.Unlike the Raid Day debut, it won’t have boosted shiny odds.
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Mawile candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Fairy and Steel-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you may use to get more Mawile candy after your Raid:
Sadly, none of these are good Mega Mawile counters in Pokémon GO.
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How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Mawile in Pokémon GO?
Mega Mawile isn’t too difficult to take down in Pokémon GO. You’ll need at least three trainers to win this Raid. However, the faster you win your Raid the more Mega Energy you’ll get. So, if you want to be safe, aim for six or more Trainers.
What is the Mawile Pokémon GO 100% hundo IV?
Here are the hundo CP values to look out for after your Mega Mawile Raid:
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
If you want a higher CP Mawile, keep your eye out for Cloudy or Snowy weather in Pokémon GO.
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