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Mega Mawileis currently available inPokemon Go, a form of Mawile with far more strength and power compared to its traditional form. Like other Mega Evolutions currently available in Pokemon Go, you will only be able to acquire Mega Mawile through thesuccessful completion of its own Mega Raid, requiring you to defeat Mega Mawile in a difficult battle.
With this being the only method for obtaining Mega Mawile in Pokemon Go at this time, it’s important that you know how to approach this Pokemon’s Mega Raid. Information on Mega Mawile, its strengths and weaknesses, and the best strategies for completing its Mega Raid can be found below; make sure to read up before attempting this battle!
Recommended Group Size
The first step when it comes to Raid battle preparations is making sure you have put together a large enough group, giving you the opportunity to team up with others to take on Mega Mawile. For this Mega Raid, it is best that you attempt it with agroup of at least three to five experienced Pokemon Go players.
Even if you are battling with experienced Trainers, it isalways advised to go into this Mega Raid with as much help as possible, maximizing you and your allies' chances of success. Additionally,Mega EvolvingorPrimal Revertinga Pokemon you’re battling with can help you and your allies,increasing the damage of attacks that match the type of the Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted Pokemon.
Mega Mawile: Strengths And Weaknesses
Mega Mawile is aSteel and Fairy dual-type Pokemon, giving it a unique variety of both strengths and weaknesses on the battlefield.
Unfortunately, this provides Mega Mawile with tons of resistances on the battlefield,including resistance to Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Bug, and Dragon-type attacks. Make sure to avoid using these types of attacks, as they will be generally ineffective against Mega Mawile.
There are two types of attacks that are stronger due to Mega Mawile’s dual-typing combination:Fire and Ground-type attacks. It is best if you are using Pokemon with either Ground or Fire-type attacks, dealing more damage than other attack types.
Use Pokemon with attacks that match their type, initiatingSame Type Attack Bonus.
This willincrease the damage of these attacks, applying to both you and your allies.
Mega Mawile: Best Counter Picks
The last step will be putting together a strong battle party for this Raid, aselection of six Pokemon that specifically counter Mega Mawile. Due to its unique type combination and resistances, you willmainly want to use powerful Fire or Ground-type Pokemon with strong attacks that match their type; dealing super-effective damage and benefiting from Same Type Attack Bonus.
Below you can find the top Mega Mawile counters, including the best attacks to use in this specific Mega Raid.
