While Mega Pokemon are still a controversial topic withinPokemon GO, they can be incredibly useful for both filling the Mega ‘Dex and for helping in raid battles.
Most recently, players had the opportunity to battle and earn Mega Candy for Mega Gengar, one of the best Mega Pokemon in the game.
Now, following that, as part of the “Ghoulish Pals” section ofPokemon GO’sHalloween event, players can encounter the debuting Mega Absol.
As you would expect, it will be appearing in Mega Raids. So, to help you beat Mega Absol, here is our raid guide, including all of its weaknesses and the Pokemon you should be bringing with you.
Every Mega Absol Weakness in Pokemon GO
Mega Absol has only a single type inPokemon GO, and that type is Dark. This gives it a total of three different weaknesses and three different resistances.
The weaknesses you should try and exploit to beat Mega Absol are Bug, Fairy and Fighting, while avoiding its Dark, Ghost and Psychic resistances.
How to Beat Mega Absol - Raid Guide and Best Counters
If you’re looking to fight fire with fire and take a Mega Pokemon to Mega Absol raids, you’ll want to considerMega Lopunny, Mega BeedrilandMega Altaria.
Alongside those, the most prevalent type you’ll be using is Fighting. The best picks here areLucario,Conkeldurr, Machamp, Hariyama, Breloom, Toxicroak, Sirfetch’d, Blaziken, EmboarandHeracross.
The other Pokemon that are worth bringing to Mega Absol raids areZacian, Togekiss, Gardevoir, Genesect, Granbull, SylveonandYanmega.
The following is the best moveset for each of Mega Absol’s counters:
How Many Trainers are Required to Beat it?
As you’d expect, Mega Pokemon are particularly strong, and you’re going to want to bring at least 5 or 6 trainers to comfortably beat Mega Absol.
