Mega Lopunny Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Lopunny in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Lopunny
Mega Lopunny is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 33.500 DPS.
Mega Lopunny 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 Lopunny is weak to Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Bug, Dark-type moves as Mega Lopunny 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 Lopunny is Mega Blaziken (33.500 DPS), Shadow Mewtwo (32.706 DPS), and Mega Lucario (32.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Lopunny: After defeating Mega Lopunny, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2102 and 2193 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2615-2728 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Lopunny from raids will have exactly 2193 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 Lopunny?
The best counter for Mega Lopunny is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 33.500 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Mewtwo (32.706 DPS) and Mega Lucario (32.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Lopunny?
Mega Lopunny 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 Lopunny weak to?
Mega Lopunny is weak to Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Lopunny be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Lopunny'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 Lopunny from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Lopunny from raids will have 2193 CP at level 20, or 2728 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2102. If you see 2193 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Lopunny worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Lopunny 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 Lopunny?
For the best moveset for Mega Lopunny itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Lopunny 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 Lopunny without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Lopunny can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Lopunny in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Lopunny is not currently available. Normal-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.