Mega Gardevoir Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Gardevoir in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gardevoir is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 29.200 DPS.
Mega Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Mega Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir is Mega Gengar (29.200 DPS), Mega Lucario (26.800 DPS), and Shadow Gengar (26.000 DPS).
Catching Mega Gardevoir: After defeating Mega Gardevoir, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2542 and 2643 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3162-3287 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Gardevoir from raids will have exactly 2643 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 Gardevoir?
The best counter for Mega Gardevoir is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 29.200 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (26.800 DPS) and Shadow Gengar (26.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Gardevoir?
Mega Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir weak to?
Mega Gardevoir is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Gardevoir be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Gardevoir'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 Gardevoir from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Gardevoir from raids will have 2643 CP at level 20, or 3287 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2542. If you see 2643 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Gardevoir worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir?
For the best moveset for Mega Gardevoir itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Gardevoir can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (24.714 DPS) and Eternatus (23.059 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 Gardevoir in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Gardevoir 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.