Mega Altaria Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Altaria in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Altaria
Mega Altaria is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Fairy typing. The best counter is Zacian (Crowned sword) with Metal Claw and Play Rough, dealing 27.750 DPS.
Mega Altaria 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 Altaria is weak to Fairy, Ice, Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Dragon-type moves as Mega Altaria 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 Altaria is Zacian (Crowned sword) (27.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (27.600 DPS), and Shadow Metagross (27.467 DPS).
Catching Mega Altaria: After defeating Mega Altaria, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1771 and 1852 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2203-2304 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Altaria from raids will have exactly 1852 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 Altaria?
The best counter for Mega Altaria is Zacian (Crowned sword) with Metal Claw and Play Rough, dealing 27.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (27.600 DPS) and Shadow Metagross (27.467 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Altaria?
Mega Altaria 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 Altaria weak to?
Mega Altaria is weak to Fairy, Ice, Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Altaria be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Altaria'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 Altaria from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Altaria from raids will have 1852 CP at level 20, or 2304 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1771. If you see 1852 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Altaria worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Altaria 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 Altaria?
For the best moveset for Mega Altaria itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Altaria 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 Altaria without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Altaria can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Zacian (Crowned sword) (27.750 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (25.048 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 Altaria in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Altaria is not currently available. Dragon-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.