Mega Mawile Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Mawile
Mega Mawile is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Fairy typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 30.700 DPS.
Mega Mawile 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 Mawile is weak to Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Mega Mawile 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 Mawile is Primal Groudon (30.700 DPS), Mega Blaziken (30.421 DPS), and Blacephalon (30.222 DPS).
Catching Mega Mawile: After defeating Mega Mawile, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1323 and 1394 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1645-1734 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Mawile from raids will have exactly 1394 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 Mawile?
The best counter for Mega Mawile is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 30.700 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (30.421 DPS) and Blacephalon (30.222 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Mawile?
Mega Mawile 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 Mawile weak to?
Mega Mawile is weak to Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Mawile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Mawile'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 Mawile from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Mawile from raids will have 1394 CP at level 20, or 1734 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1323. If you see 1394 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Mawile worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Mawile 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 Mawile?
For the best moveset for Mega Mawile itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Mawile 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 Mawile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Mawile can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (30.222 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (26.727 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 Mawile in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Mawile is not currently available. Steel-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.