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The latest addition to Pokemon Go's roster of obtainable Mega Evolutions is Mega Garchomp, a heavily-anticipated Dragon and Ground dual-type Pokemon. To acquire Mega Garchomp it will require time and effort, tasking you with successfully completing its own Mega Raid in order to obtain Garchomp Mega Energy.
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PostsLike other top-tier Raids, it's important that you are aware of all that you can do to provide yourself an advantage on the battlefield. This includes making sure that you are preparing adequately and coming into this Mega Raid with the best Pokemon that you have available, so we have created this guide to help with this.
Recommended Group Size
Before attempting Mega Garchomp's Raid, take the time to gather a group of other Trainers, maximizing your chances of success with this difficult PvE encounter. This can be done either in-person or remotely, but either way, make sure you coordinate this ahead of time.
When it comes to a recommended group size for this Mega Raid, you should be able to defeat Mega Garchomp with a group of three to five relatively experienced Trainers. If your Raid group is lacking experience and powerful Pokemon, it's best that you increase your group size to compensate for this.
Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion are extremely useful Pokemon Go mechanics, especially when it comes to Raid battles.
Going into a Raid battle with Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted Pokemon will increase the damage output of specific types of attacks, including those of both you and your allies.
Mega Garchomp: Strengths And Weaknesses
Mega Garchomp's type combination of Dragon and Ground determines which Pokemon will perform the best in this Mega Raid battle. This includes Pokemon and types that are either super-effective against Mega Garchomp, or those that have reduced effectiveness.
There are only three attack types that you will want to prioritize using against Mega Garchomp: Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Although all three of these attack types are super effective against Mega Garchomp, Ice-type attacks are preferred due to this Pokemon's double-weakness to them.
On top of using super-effective attacks, it's important that you avoid the use of specific attack types that Mega Garchomp is resistant to. For this Raid battle, this includes resistances to Fire, Poison, and Rock-type attacks, and a double-resistance to Electric-type attacks.
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PostsMega Garchomp: Best Counter Picks
There are several Pokemon that will perform well in this Raid battle against Mega Garchomp, providing you with tons of options when it comes to the team of Pokemon that you're gathering for this encounter.
That being said, it is important that you are using the best Pokemon that you have available, especially if you are attempting this Raid with either fewer players, or those that have less experience and lack powerful Pokemon.
In the case of Mega Garchomp's Raid, this primarily means using Pokemon that are equipped with powerful, Ice-type attacks, dealing significantly more damage than any other type of attack.
On top of this, you will find that the majority of top-tier Mega Garchomp counters are Ice-type Pokemon. This is due to the Same Type Attack Bonus mechanic, known as STAB. Using Pokemon with attacks that match their type will result in an increase in the damage that they deal in battle.
Below you can find 25 of the strongest Pokemon to counter Mega Garchomp with, including the best combination of attacks to equip them with.
Top Mega Garchomp Counters
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Shadow Mamoswine
Fast Attack: Powder Snow
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Mega Gardevoir
Fast Attack: Charm
Charged Attack: Triple Axel
Mega Rayquaza
Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attack: Breaking Swipe
Shadow Mewtwo
Fast Attack: Psycho Cut
Charged Attack: Ice Beam
Shadow Weavile
Fast Attack: Ice Shard
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Mega Abomasnow
Fast Attack: Powder Snow
Charged Attack: Weather Ball
Mega Garchomp
Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attack: Outrage
Mega Glalie
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Galarian Darmanitan
Fast Attack: Ice Fang
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Shadow Articuno
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Ice Beam
Shadow Walrein
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Icicle Spear
Baxcalibur
Fast Attack: Ice Fang
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Glaceon
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Mega Salamence
Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attack: Outrage
Shadow Lapras
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Ice Beam
Kyurem
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attack: Glaciate
Shadow Regice
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Blizzard
Avalugg
Fast Attack: Ice Fang
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Mega Latios
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attack: Dragon Claw
Primal Kyogre
Fast Attack: Waterfall
Charged Attack: Blizzard
Shadow Cloyster
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Mega Lopunny
Fast Attack: Double Kick
Charged Attack: Triple Axel
Shadow Regigigas
Fast Attack: Hidden Power
Charged Attack: Giga Impact
Shadow Ursaluna
Fast Attack: Tackle
Charged Attack: Ice Punch
Mr. Rime
Fast Attack: Ice Shard
Charged Attack: Triple Axel
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