Mega Gallade Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Gallade
Mega Gallade is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 29.067 DPS.
Mega Gallade 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 Gallade is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Rock-type moves as Mega Gallade 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 Gallade is Mega Gengar (29.067 DPS), Shadow Toucannon (26.667 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (26.645 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Gallade: After defeating Mega Gallade, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2547 and 2648 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3169-3294 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Gallade from raids will have exactly 2648 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 Gallade?
The best counter for Mega Gallade is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 29.067 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Toucannon (26.667 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (26.645 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Gallade?
Mega Gallade 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 Gallade weak to?
Mega Gallade is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Gallade be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Gallade'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 Gallade from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Gallade from raids will have 2648 CP at level 20, or 3294 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2547. If you see 2648 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Gallade worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Gallade 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 Gallade?
For the best moveset for Mega Gallade itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Gallade 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 Gallade without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Gallade can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (25.000 DPS) and Blacephalon (24.571 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 Gallade in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Gallade is not currently available. Psychic-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.