Mega Blaziken Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Blaziken in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Blaziken
Mega Blaziken is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 41.882 DPS.
Mega Blaziken 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 Blaziken is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fire-type moves as Mega Blaziken 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 Blaziken is Shadow Mewtwo (41.882 DPS), Mega Alakazam (40.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (39.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Blaziken: After defeating Mega Blaziken, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2339 and 2437 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2910-3032 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Blaziken 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 Blaziken?
The best counter for Mega Blaziken is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 41.882 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (40.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (39.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Blaziken?
Mega Blaziken 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 Blaziken weak to?
Mega Blaziken is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Blaziken be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Blaziken'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 Blaziken from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Blaziken 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 2339. If you see 2437 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Blaziken worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Blaziken 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 Blaziken?
For the best moveset for Mega Blaziken itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Blaziken 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 Blaziken without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Blaziken can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (34.706 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (33.889 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 Blaziken in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Blaziken is not currently available. Fire-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.