As part of the Legendary Heroes event inPokémon GO, Mega Gardevoir is back in Mega Raids with its own set of weaknesses and counters to master if you want to beat it and potentially catch a Shiny version. This ultimate form of Gardevoir has been in the game before, but its high Attack stat and dual Psychic/Fairy typing mean it’s still an incredibly tough foe to conquer.
Similar to when you’re taking part inMega Houndom Raids, knowing Mega Gardevoir’s weaknesses and optimizing your team around them makes the boss fight much easier. If you don’t come with the right team, its set of powerful moves can wipe out the Pokémon you take into battle rather quickly. You cannot catch Gardevoir in its Mega-Evolved form after winning the Raid Battle, but you can catch its base version to Mega-Evolve yourself when you’ve obtained enough Mega Energy.
Mega Gardevoir Weakness In Pokémon GO
Three Specific Types
Mega Gardevoir’s weaknesses inPokémon GOareSteel, Ghost, and Poison-type attacks. This is because it shares the same Psychic/Fairy dual typing as its base form. When the Mega Raid Battles take place from September 26 until October 4, take Pokémon with these types of attacks in their movesets to deal 160% super-effective damage.
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Be sure to not take any Psychic, Dragon, or Fighting-type Pokémon into battle against Mega Gardevoir, as its Psychic and Fairy-type attacks will make quick work of them. As with mostRaid Bosses, having a dual typing does open up possibilities for victory by adding more weaknesses, but it can also make them extra formidable as they’re able to use additional types of attacks that you need to watch out for.
Best Counters For Mega Gardevoir
Strong & Tank-Like Attackers
The best counters to use against Mega Gardevoir inPokémon GOare those that can use attacks targeting its weaknesses, likeZacian, Metagross, Chandelure, and Gholdengo.
The Steel, Ghost, and Poison-type Pokémon listed in the table below can use a mono-type moveset or a mixture of these move types to make the most of Mega Gardevoir’s vulnerabilities. They also have good stats and typing themselves, which will allow them to resist Mega Gardevoir’s attacks and last for as long as possible on the battlefield.
Astonish
Shadow Ball
Some of these counters are rarer than others, but even casualPokémon GOplayers should be able to put together a suitable anti-Mega Gardevoir build by catching one of the base forms of the more common counters. For example, you’re able to more easily catch a Litwick at night, which will help you save up enough Candy to evolve it into Chandelure.
I would recommend teaming up with at least five other players who are Level 30 or above to win a Mega Gardevoir Raid inPokemon GO. The more Trainers that take part, the easier it will be.
If you don’t have any of the counters listed in the table above, don’t worry, simply look through your collection for your strongest Steel, Ghost, and Poison-type Pokémon. Make sure they have attacks that match their typing so they get Same-Type Attack Boost (STAB) and head into battle with them.
Can Mega Gardevoir Be Shiny In Pokémon GO?
Get A Special-Colored Variant
Mega Gardevoir can be Shiny inPokémon GO, but thechances of finding a Shinyare generally quite low. Throughout the limited-time events this Mega Raid is available, like the Legendary Heroes event, you may need to take on and defeat multiple Mega Gardevoir before you’re able to find the alternatively-colored Gardevoir with a blue head. Keep in mind as well that you can only catch the base form rather than the Mega Evolution, but you can Mega-Evolve it again when you gather enough Mega Energy.
Mega Gardevoir is especially striking with the appearance of a black dress hanging over its body with the same blue head. If you’re unable to get a team strong enough or can’t find any players to join you to beat Mega Gardevoir, you can try to get a Shiny Gardevoir through other means, like waiting for a Ralts Community Day Classic event in the future. If you do decide to take on Mega Gardevoir inPokémon GO’s Raid Battles, you’ll be able to beat it as long as you remember its weaknesses and counter it with Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type attacks.
