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Mega Blastoise Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Mega Blastoise?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 31.1 DPS against Mega Blastoise. Regieleki (28.6) and Mega Sceptile (26.2) follow.

Q: Can I beat Mega Blastoise without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 28.6 DPS, 92% of what the top counter deals. Thundurus (Therian) and Kartana are the next ones down.

Weak to Electric, Grass — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Blastoise.

Boosted in Rainy 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

2,308

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

2,871

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 2 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

31.1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Mega Blastoise. Tap a row for full stats.

Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 31.1DPS 312TDO 2

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 28.6DPS 271TDO 3

Mega Sceptile Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 26.2DPS 332TDO 4

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 26.0DPS 313TDO 5

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 24.3DPS 243TDO 6

Mega Manectric Thunder FangWild Charge 23.5DPS 287TDO 7

Xurkitree Thunder ShockDischarge 23.4DPS 262TDO 8

Shadow Electivire Thunder ShockWild Charge 22.9DPS 225TDO 9

Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 22.6DPS 347TDO 10

Shadow Zapdos Thunder ShockZap Cannon 22.5DPS 286TDO 11

Shadow Raikou Thunder ShockWild Charge 22.5DPS 301TDO 12

Mega Ampharos Volt SwitchZap Cannon 22.5DPS 375TDO 13

Zekrom Charge BeamFusion Bolt 22.1DPS 382TDO 14

Shadow Magnezone Volt SwitchZap Cannon 22.1DPS 257TDO 15

Shadow Thundurus (Incarnate) Thunder ShockThunder 22.0DPS 225TDO 16

Deoxys (Attack) Poison JabZap Cannon 21.9DPS 55TDO 17

Shadow Sceptile Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 21.7DPS 208TDO 18

Shadow Tangrowth Vine WhipSolar Beam 21.5DPS 294TDO 19

Shaymin (Sky) Magical LeafGrass Knot 21.4DPS 318TDO 20

Shadow Manectric Thunder FangWild Charge 21.4DPS 154TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 28.6DPS 271TDO 4

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 26.0DPS 313TDO 5

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 24.3DPS 243TDO 7

Xurkitree Thunder ShockDischarge 23.4DPS 262TDO 13

Zekrom Charge BeamFusion Bolt 22.1DPS 382TDO 16

Deoxys (Attack) Poison JabZap Cannon 21.9DPS 55TDO 19

Shaymin (Sky) Magical LeafGrass Knot 21.4DPS 318TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Mega Blastoise using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: Mega
Weather boost: Rainy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 264
Base Defense: 237
Base Stamina: 188

Weak to — use these types

Electric1.6× Grass1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	2,216	2,757
15 / 15 / 15 100%	2,308	2,871

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,308 CP it is a perfect Mega Blastoise — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 3+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Mega Blastoise resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Mega Blastoise?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 31.1 DPS against Mega Blastoise. Regieleki (28.6) and Mega Sceptile (26.2) follow.

What is Mega Blastoise weak to?

Mega Blastoise takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Blastoise?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 26.6 DPS against Mega Blastoise). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Mega Blastoise without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 28.6 DPS, 92% of what the top counter deals. Thundurus (Therian) and Kartana are the next ones down.

Can Mega Blastoise be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Mega Blastoise?

Rainy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,757–2,871 CP instead of 2,216–2,308. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Mega Blastoise worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Blastoise ranks #17 among Rock-type raid attackers (Tier B). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Mega Blastoise?

The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Blastoise. For the moves Mega Blastoise should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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