Pokemon GO Mega Mawile Raid Tips: Strategies for Weaknesses and Top Counters

A comprehensive guide to the Pokemon GO Mega Mawile raid will aid players as they take on this newly introduced raid boss. Mega Mawile makes its debut in Pokemon GO on October 12, 2024, during the exclusive Raid Day event. You can find this creature in Gyms nearby from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.

Weaknesses of Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO Raids

Mega Mawile depicted in the anime (Image via TPC)

Which types are effective against Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO?

Mega Mawile, being a Fairy- and Steel-type Pokemon, is vulnerable to Fire- and Ground-type moves that deal 160% more damage.

Mega Mawile’s Stats and Move Set in Pokemon GO

As a Mega Raid boss, Mega Mawile features the following stat profile:

Combat Power: 29,333
Attack: 188
Defense: 217
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Moves: Astonish, Bite, Fairy Wind, Fire Fang, Ice Fang
Charged Moves: Iron Head, Play Rough, Power-Up Punch, Vise Grip

You will have a maximum of 300 seconds after the raid timer starts to defeat Mega Mawile, with both remote and in-person options available for participation.

Top Counters for Mega Mawile Raids in Pokemon GO

Best Fire-Type Counters Against Mega Mawile

Mega or Shadow Blaziken equipped with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Charizard Y or X utilizing Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Shadow Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Sacred Fire
Reshiram using Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flamethrower

Best Ground-Type Counters to Overcome Mega Mawile

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

Catching Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO: CP and Shiny Availability

Shiny Mawile alongside Mega Mawile (Image via TPC)

The CP range for the Mawile you encounter will vary based on its IVs and the current weather conditions:

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

What are the CPs for 100% IV Mega Mawile?

For Mega Mawile raids, the CPs corresponding to 100% IVs are as follows:

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

Is it possible to encounter a shiny Mawile in Pokemon GO?

After vanquishing Mega Mawile in raids, players will have the chance to encounter a shiny version. The typical shiny rate is 1-in-128 or 0.78125%, but during Raid Day, this rate improves significantly to 1-in-10 or 10%.

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