The dual Fire/Fighting-type Mega Blaziken is making a comeback in Pokémon Go Mega Raids for a limited time. In this article, we’ll discuss the best counters you can utilize to exploit this Pokémon’s vulnerabilities.
As the Fire Starter from the Hoenn region, Mega Blaziken is one of the most beloved Pokémon in the franchise. In Niantic’s mobile game, it stands out as a top-tier fighter thanks to its excellent type combination, incredible Speed, and high DPS (damage per second) rate.
Now that Mega Blaziken is returning to Pokémon Go as a Mega Raid boss, here’s a guide on the best counters to take against this fast and powerful Pokémon.
Weaknesses of Mega Blaziken in Pokémon Go
Mega Blaziken, being a dual Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon, is vulnerable to Flying, Ground, Water, and Psychic-type moves. Focus on utilizing these types of attacks to inflict super effective damage.
On the flip side, it’s best to avoid using Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, and Bug-type moves, as Mega Blaziken is resistant to these and they will have minimal impact on its health.
Top Counters for Mega Blaziken
Here are some of the most effective counters for battling Mega Blaziken in Pokémon Go:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | IDEAL MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall & Origin Pulse | |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot & Precipice Blades | |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash & Dragon Ascent | |
| Mega Swampert | Mud Shot & Hydro Cannon | |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut & Psystrike | |
| Shadow Excadrill | Mud Shot & Scorching Sands | |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot & Earth Power | |
| Honchkrow | Peck & Sky Attack | |
| Gardevoir | Confusion & Psychic | |
| Kingler | Bubble & Crabhammer |
This list features a variety of Pokémon, including Megas, Legendaries, Shadows, and more common options, ensuring that trainers of every level can find useful counters. If you don’t have access to these specific Pokémon, try to choose your strongest creatures that can effectively target Mega Blaziken’s weaknesses.
Keep in mind that although the Pokémon listed above are highly effective against Mega Blaziken, they must be properly leveled up and have the right moves to secure a victory.
How to Obtain Mega Blaziken in Pokémon Go
You can engage Mega Blaziken as a Mega Raid boss from October 4, 2024, to October 14, 2024. It is important to remember that you cannot catch Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Go.
After defeating Mega Blaziken, you can catch a regular Blaziken to Mega Evolve it using Mega Energy. For the first Mega Evolution, you will need 200 Mega Energy, followed by 40, 20, and eventually 10 for subsequent evolutions.
Players can gather Mega Energy by defeating Mega Raid bosses, completing Special Research Tasks, or by walking with Blaziken as their Buddy.
Can Mega Blaziken be Shiny?
Yes, Mega Blaziken can indeed be Shiny in Pokémon Go, having been introduced in the same update.
However, the Shiny Mega Blaziken is somewhat underwhelming, with the only noticeable changes being its red parts turning orange and its white details changing to yellow.
Bear in mind that the chances of encountering a Shiny Pokémon are generally quite low, and there’s no guaranteed method to ensure you’ll find one, so keep your expectations realistic.
For more information on Mega Evolutions, you can check our detailed guide about their costs and bonuses, as well as the list of all Mega Evolutions currently missing from the game.
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