Mega Aggron Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Aggron in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Aggron
Mega Aggron is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 34.125 DPS.
Mega Aggron 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 Aggron is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Ground (double weak!), Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Flying, Normal-type moves as Mega Aggron 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 Aggron is Mega Blaziken (34.125 DPS), Mega Lucario (34.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (31.600 DPS).
Catching Mega Aggron: After defeating Mega Aggron, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2342 and 2437 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2913-3032 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Aggron from raids will have exactly 2437 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 Aggron?
The best counter for Mega Aggron is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 34.125 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (34.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (31.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Aggron?
Mega Aggron 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 Aggron weak to?
Mega Aggron is weak to Fighting (double weak), Ground (double weak), Water-type attacks. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Aggron be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Aggron'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 Aggron from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Aggron from raids will have 2437 CP at level 20, or 3032 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2342. If you see 2437 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Aggron worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Aggron 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 Aggron?
For the best moveset for Mega Aggron itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Aggron 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 Aggron without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Aggron can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (27.636 DPS) and Pheromosa (27.111 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 Aggron in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Aggron is not currently available. Steel-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.