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Mega Evolutions serve a multitude of purposes in Pokemon Go, providing you with a range of bonuses while these supercharged Pokemon variants are active. Currently, the only reliable way to obtain Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Go is through the completion of different Mega Raids.
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With each available Mega Evolution having its own specific Mega Raid, Mega Slowbro can be acquired through this in-game activity. With Slowbro Mega Energy on the line, the resource required to obtain Mega Slowbro, you'll want to go into this Raid with all the necessary information and strategies.
Recommended Group Size
Although Mega Raids aren't the most difficult to successfully complete, compared to others of higher tiers, it's recommended that you do not attempt Mega Slowbro's Raid solo. If attempted, you will lack the necessary damage to defeat this Mega Evolution before the Raid timer expires, resulting in failure.
To guarantee your success in this Raid, it's best to attempt this Raid with the help of two to four other Trainers, each using strong Mega Slowbro counters. For the best results, make sure that your Raid group consists of higher-leveled, experience Trainers, typically possessing powerful Pokemon that can easily take down Mega Slowbro.
If you're going into this Raid with a smaller group of players, make sure to take advantage of Pokemon Go's Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion features.
These transformations will enhance a specific Pokemon, as well as certain attacks of other players, depending on the Pokemon that you have chosen to undergo this change.
Mega Slowbro: Strengths And Weaknesses
Mega Slowbro possesses a Water and Psychic dual-typing, giving it several attack resistances and vulnerabilities when battled against.
Unfortunately, Mega Slowbro has more resistances than weaknesses on the battlefield, with six different attack types that will deal reduced damage against it. This includes Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water, Psychic, and Ice-type attacks, all of which should be avoided in this specific Raid battle.
If you wish to maximize your chances of taking down Mega Slowbro in this Mega Raid, you'll want to take advantage of this Pokemon's five different weaknesses. To do so, utilize Pokemon with either Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric, or Dark-type attacks, dealing increased damage compared to those of other types.
For any Raid battle, it's best if you create a team with Same Type Attack Bonus in mind, increasing the damage of your attacks as result.
Pokemon benefit from this bonus when they are using attacks that match one of their specific types.
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Mega Slowbro: Best Counter Picks
Due to Mega Slowbro having five different vulnerabilities when it comes to attack types, there is a large variety when it comes to Pokemon that directly counter this Mega Evolution.
This includes a number of powerful Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric, and Dark-type Pokemon, each possessing strong attacks that match their specific typing. This will not only deal increased damage against Mega Slowbro, but will also be boosted through the Same Type Attack Bonus mechanic.
To help you in putting together a Raid team for this specific encounter, we have provided you with the best Pokemon for each of these five types, including the two moves that will be the most effective in this Raid battle.
With this Raid battle not being exceptionally difficult compared to others, it is not required that you use a team strictly made up of the Pokemon found below.
You should be able to easily complete this Raid battle through the use of other high-leveled Pokemon, assuming that they are also utilizing attacks that Mega Slowbro is weak against.
Electric-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Shadow Raikou
Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Xurkitree
Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Discharge
Shadow Magnezone
Fast Attack: Spark
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Mega Manectric
Fast Attack: Charge Beam
Charged Attack: Fusion Bolt
Shadow Electivire
Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Grass-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Mega Sceptile
Fast Attack: Fury Cutter
Charged Attack: Frenzy Plant
Kartana
Fast Attack: Razor Leaf
Charged Attack: Leaf Blade
Zarude
Fast Attack: Vine Whip
Charged Attack: Power Whip
Mega Venusaur
Fast Attack: Vine Whip
Charged Attack: Frenzy Plant
Shadow Tangrowth
Fast Attack: Vine Whip
Charged Attack: Power Whip
Dark-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Shadow Weavile
Fast Attack: Snarl
Charged Attack: Foul Play
Mega Houndoom
Fast Attack: Snarl
Charged Attack: Foul Play
Mega Gyarados
Fast Attack: Bite
Charged Attack: Crunch
Hydreigon
Fast Attack: Bite
Charged Attack: Brutal Swing
Shadow Tyranitar
Fast Attack: Bite
Charged Attack: Crunch
Ghost-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Mega Gengar
Fast Attack: Shadow Claw
Charged Attack: Shadow Ball
Mega Banette
Fast Attack: Shadow Claw
Charged Attack: Shadow Ball
Gholdengo
Fast Attack: Hex
Charged Attack: Shadow Ball
Giratina (Origin Forme)
Fast Attack: Shadow Claw
Charged Attack: Shadow Force
CShadow Pinsirhandelure
Fast Attack: Hex
Charged Attack: Shadow Ball
Bug-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Mega Scizor
Fast Attack: Fury Cutter
Charged Attack: X-Scissor
Shadow Pinsir
Fast Attack: Bug Bite
Charged Attack: X-Scissor
Mega Beedrill
Fast Attack: Bug Bite
Charged Attack: X-Scissor
Vikavolt
Fast Attack: Bug Bite
Charged Attack: Discharge
Escavalier
Fast Attack: Bug Bite
Charged Attack: Megahorn
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