Mega Mewtwo Y Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Mewtwo Y in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Mewtwo Y
Mega Mewtwo Y is a Super Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with psychic typing. Mega Mewtwo Y's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Mega Mewtwo Y 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 Mewtwo Y is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Mega Mewtwo Y 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.
Catching Mega Mewtwo Y: After defeating Mega Mewtwo Y, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2351 and 2447 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2925-3044 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Mewtwo Y from raids will have exactly 2447 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
How many trainers to beat Mega Mewtwo Y?
Mega Mewtwo Y 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 Mewtwo Y weak to?
Mega Mewtwo Y is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Mewtwo Y be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Mega Mewtwo Y's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Mewtwo Y from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Mewtwo Y from raids will have 2447 CP at level 20, or 3044 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2351. If you see 2447 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Mewtwo Y worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Mewtwo Y 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 Mewtwo Y?
For the best moveset for Mega Mewtwo Y itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Mewtwo Y 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.
What weather boosts Mega Mewtwo Y in raids?
Mega Mewtwo Y is weather boosted during windy weather. When boosted, Mega Mewtwo Y is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2925-3044 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.