Pokemon GO Mega Mawile raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Mega Mawile raid guide will be helpful for players as they challenge the game's brand-new raid boss. Mega Mawile makes its Pokemon GO debut on October 12, 2024, as part of the Raid Day. The creature will be available across all Gyms around you between 2 pm and 5 pm local time.

This Pokemon GO Mega Mawile raid guide covers everything you need to know about taking down the beast, including its weaknesses and best counters.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Mega Mawile raid weaknesses

Mega Mawile in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO?

As a Fairy- and Steel-type Pocket Monster, Mega Mawile takes super-effective damage only from Fire- and Ground-type attacks, both of which deal 160% additional damage.

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Mega Mawile's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a Mega Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Mega Mawile has the following stats:

• 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

After the raid timer starts, you get 300 seconds to take down Mega Mawile. Both remote and in-person participation are allowed.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Mawile raids

Best Fire-type counters to Mega Mawile

• Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Mega Charizard Y or X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Shadow Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Sacred Fire
• Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
• Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flame Thrower

Best Ground-type counters to Mega Mawile

• Primal or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High-Horsepower

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Pokemon GO Mega Mawile raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Mawile and Mega Mawile (Image via TPC)

The potential CP range of the Mawile you encounter will depend on the spawn's IVs and the weather are as follows:

• No weather boost: 877 - 934 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Snowy or Cloudy): 1,096 - 1,167 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Mega Mawile raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Mega Mawile raids:

• No weather boost: 934 CP
• Weather boosted (Snowy or Cloudy): 1,167 CP

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Can Mawile be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mawile will be available after you defeat Pokemon GO Mega Mawile raids. The odds of this happening are usually 1-in-128 or 0.78125%. However, for Raid Day, these odds are boosted to 1-in-10 or 10%.

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