Mega Glalie Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Glalie in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Glalie
Mega Glalie is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.375 DPS.
Mega Glalie 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 Glalie is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Mega Glalie 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 Glalie is Mega Blaziken (42.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (41.667 DPS), and Blacephalon (39.000 DPS).
Catching Mega Glalie: After defeating Mega Glalie, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1808 and 1891 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2249-2353 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Glalie from raids will have exactly 1891 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 Glalie?
The best counter for Mega Glalie is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (41.667 DPS) and Blacephalon (39.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Glalie?
Mega Glalie 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 Glalie weak to?
Mega Glalie is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Glalie be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Glalie'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 Glalie from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Glalie from raids will have 1891 CP at level 20, or 2353 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1808. If you see 1891 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Glalie worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Glalie 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 Glalie?
For the best moveset for Mega Glalie itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Glalie 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 Glalie without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Glalie can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (39.000 DPS) and Reshiram (33.786 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 Glalie in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Glalie is not currently available. Ice-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.