Mega Diancie Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Diancie in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Diancie
Mega Diancie is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 41.067 DPS.
Mega Diancie 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 Diancie is weak to Steel (double weak!), Grass, Ground, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Mega Diancie 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 Diancie is Mega Lucario (41.067 DPS), Shadow Metagross (40.933 DPS), and Mega Metagross (39.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Diancie: After defeating Mega Diancie, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2443 and 2545 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3039-3166 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Diancie from raids will have exactly 2545 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 Diancie?
The best counter for Mega Diancie is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 41.067 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (40.933 DPS) and Mega Metagross (39.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Diancie?
Mega Diancie 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 Diancie weak to?
Mega Diancie is weak to Steel (double weak), Grass, Ground, Water-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Diancie be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Diancie'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 Diancie from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Diancie from raids will have 2545 CP at level 20, or 3166 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2443. If you see 2545 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Diancie worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Diancie 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 Diancie?
For the best moveset for Mega Diancie itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Diancie 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 Diancie without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Diancie can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Metagross (33.867 DPS) and Lucario (31.333 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 Diancie in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Diancie is not currently available. Rock-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.