Mega Absol Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Absol in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Absol
Mega Absol is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 54.500 DPS.
Mega Absol 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 Absol is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Mega Absol 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 Absol is Mega Blaziken (54.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (53.667 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (47.625 DPS).
Catching Mega Absol: After defeating Mega Absol, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1844 and 1933 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2294-2405 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Absol from raids will have exactly 1933 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 Absol?
The best counter for Mega Absol is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 54.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (53.667 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (47.625 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Absol?
Mega Absol 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 Absol weak to?
Mega Absol is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Absol be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Absol'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 Absol from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Absol from raids will have 1933 CP at level 20, or 2405 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1844. If you see 1933 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Absol worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Absol 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 Absol?
For the best moveset for Mega Absol itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Absol 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 Absol without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Absol can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (44.250 DPS) and Lucario (41.167 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 Absol in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Absol is not currently available. Dark-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.