Mega Blastoise Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Blastoise in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Blastoise
Mega Blastoise is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 31.100 DPS.
Mega Blastoise 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 Blastoise is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Mega Blastoise 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 Blastoise is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (31.100 DPS), Regieleki (28.588 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (26.154 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Blastoise: After defeating Mega Blastoise, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2216 and 2308 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2757-2871 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Blastoise from raids will have exactly 2308 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 Blastoise?
The best counter for Mega Blastoise is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 31.100 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (28.588 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (26.154 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Blastoise?
Mega Blastoise 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 Blastoise weak to?
Mega Blastoise is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Blastoise be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Blastoise'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 Blastoise from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Blastoise from raids will have 2308 CP at level 20, or 2871 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2216. If you see 2308 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Blastoise worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Blastoise 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 Blastoise?
For the best moveset for Mega Blastoise itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Blastoise 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 Blastoise without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Blastoise can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (28.588 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (26.000 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 Blastoise in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Blastoise is not currently available. Water-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.