How to solo defeat Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

Players wishing to solo defeat Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO Mega Raids will be happy to know that the feat is achievable as long as you have the appropriate counters. Mega Mawile makes its Pokemon GO debut on October 12, 2024, during Raid Day. The event will last from 2 - 5 pm local time, and during this period the raid boss will take over all Gyms around you.

This article highlights the Pocket Monsters and conditions needed to solo defeat Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO Mega Raids.

Best counters to solo defeat Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

Mega Mawile in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Here's a look at Mega Mawile's stats and attributes:

Type: Steel and Fairy
Combat Power: 29,333
Attack: 188
Defense: 217
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Astonish, Bite, Fairy Wind, Fire Fang and Ice Fang
Charged Attacks: Iron Head, Play Rough, Power-Up Punch and Vise Grip
Weaknesses: Ground and Fire

The following sections deal with the creatures and associated conditions you must fulfill to solo defeat Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO.

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When battling on your own without weather boosts, PokeBattler simulations suggest that only Primal or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades can take down Mega Mawile. The creature needs to be at least level 40 to win the fight comfortably if you are using the Shadow version. However, if you have the Primal, level 35+ should sail you through the battle.

In addition to Groudon, the following creatures can solo Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO when they are maxed out using Candy XL:

Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn

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With Sunny/Clear weather on, the following creatures (in addition to the four aforementioned Pokemon) can achieve the feat at level 40:

Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm
Shadow Chandelure with Fire Spin and Overheat
Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Shadow Moltres with Fire Spin and Overheat

At level 50 and with a Sunny/Clear weather boost, numerous other creatures join the roster. The top five among them are:

Regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Shadow Entei with Fire Spin and Overheat
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Therian Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandear Storm
Shadow Excadrill with Mud Shot and Scorching Sands

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Shiny Mawile and its Mega form (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Note that these battle simulations can only be run with teams with singular attackers. Each of the creatures mentioned here can solo defeat Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO on their own. Some combinations may also work, but it is best if you use your best-available counter from the provided list for the best chance of coming out on top.

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