Mega Abomasnow Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Abomasnow in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Abomasnow
Mega Abomasnow is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 55.579 DPS.
Mega Abomasnow can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Abomasnow is weak to Fire (double weak!), Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Mega Abomasnow resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Abomasnow is Mega Blaziken (55.579 DPS), Blacephalon (54.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (53.895 DPS).
Catching Mega Abomasnow: After defeating Mega Abomasnow, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1909 and 1994 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2375-2481 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Abomasnow from raids will have exactly 1994 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Abomasnow?
The best counter for Mega Abomasnow is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 55.579 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (54.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (53.895 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Abomasnow?
Mega Abomasnow can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Abomasnow weak to?
Mega Abomasnow is weak to Fire (double weak), Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Abomasnow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Abomasnow's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Abomasnow from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Abomasnow from raids will have 1994 CP at level 20, or 2481 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1909. If you see 1994 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Abomasnow worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Abomasnow is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Abomasnow?
For the best moveset for Mega Abomasnow itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Abomasnow stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Abomasnow without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Abomasnow can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (54.889 DPS) and Reshiram (47.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Abomasnow in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Abomasnow is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.