How to beat Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp Raid: Weaknesses, counters & can it be shiny?

❘ Published: 2024-02-22T20:28:42

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Pokemon Go brought Mega Garchomp back to Raids, and trainers want to know all about this powerful Pokemon. Here’s a guide with all you need to know on how to beat Mega Garchomp Raids, including shiny chances and the best strategy to beat it.

Pokemon Go fans are ready for Go Tour: Sinnoh, and Mega Garchomp Raids are back after a couple of months. Trainers facing the powerful species need to know its moveset, weaknesses, and the best strategy to beat it and add the prized Pokemon to their collection.

If you are thinking of taking on this challenge and trying to tackle Mega Garchomp Raids, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about how to beat Mega Garchomp Raids in Pokemon Go, including moveset, shiny availability, and the best counters.

How to get Mega Garchomp in Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp weaknesses
Best counters for Mega Garchomp Raid
All Mega Garchomp Pokemon Go moves
- Fast Moves
- Charged Moves
Is shiny Mega Garchomp available in Pokemon Go?

How to get Mega Garchomp in Pokemon Go

Mega Garchomp is even stronger and faster than its regular form.

To get Mega Garchomp in Pokemon Go, trainers need to challenge the Mega Garchomp Raid, defeat it, and collect Mega Garchomp Energy. Garchomp requires 300 mega Energy to evolve into Mega Garchomp.

Mega Garchomp is headlining Pokemon Go Mega Raids from February 22 to March 1.

Pokemon Go Mega Garchomp weaknesses

In Pokemon Go, Mega Garchomp is extremely weak to Ice-type moves (4x) and weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves.

Build your team with high-level Fairy, Ice, or Dragon-type Pokemon. But remember, Dragon-type Pokemon are also vulnerable to Mega Garchomp’s attacks.

Best counters for Mega Garchomp Raid in Pokemon Go

Mega Garchomp is not an easy opponent, and these are the best counters for Mega Garchomp Raids in Pokemon Go:

Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Triple Axel.
Mega Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Weather Ball.
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe.
Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche.
Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche.

Other great alternatives to tackle this raid are Baxcalibur, Mamoswine, Weavile, Shadow Mewtwo, and Mega Glalie.

Mega Garchomp can take down an entire mountain using its powerful Dragon Pulse move.

All Mega Garchomp Pokemon Go moves

Here’s a list of all Mega Garchomp moves in Pokemon Go, including Fast and Charged Moves:

Fast Moves

Dragon Tail (Dragon)
Mud Shot (Ground)

Charged Moves

Outrage (Dragon)
Earthquake (Ground)
Fire Blast (Fire)
Sand Tomb (Ground)
Earth Power (Ground)*

*Keep in mind that Legacy Moves can only be learned using an Elite TM.

Can Mega Garchomp be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Mega Garchomp is available in Pokemon Go. Players lucky enough to encounter it after Mega Raids can catch a shiny one.

The odds of encountering a shiny Pokemon from a Mega Raid Battle is 1 in 64 or 1.56% chance, so you’ll have better chances to find a wild shiny Garchomp. Keep in mind that shiny Raid Pokemon have a 100% success catch rate, so you don’t need to waste Razz berries.

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