Mega Pidgeot Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Pidgeot in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Pidgeot
Mega Pidgeot is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.200 DPS.
Mega Pidgeot 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 Pidgeot is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Mega Pidgeot 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 Pidgeot is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (42.200 DPS), Regieleki (37.882 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (35.300 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Pidgeot: After defeating Mega Pidgeot, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2065 and 2155 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2569-2681 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Pidgeot from raids will have exactly 2155 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 Pidgeot?
The best counter for Mega Pidgeot is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.200 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (37.882 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (35.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Pidgeot?
Mega Pidgeot 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 Pidgeot weak to?
Mega Pidgeot is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Pidgeot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Pidgeot'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 Pidgeot from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Pidgeot from raids will have 2155 CP at level 20, or 2681 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2065. If you see 2155 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Pidgeot worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pidgeot 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 Pidgeot?
For the best moveset for Mega Pidgeot itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Pidgeot 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 Pidgeot without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Pidgeot can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (37.882 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (35.300 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 Pidgeot in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Pidgeot 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.