Mega raid Shiny available Normal Flying

Mega Pidgeot Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Mega Pidgeot?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 42.2 DPS against Mega Pidgeot. Regieleki (37.9) and Thundurus (Therian) (35.3) follow.

Q: Can I beat Mega Pidgeot without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 37.9 DPS, 90% of what the top counter deals. Thundurus (Therian) and Xurkitree are the next ones down.

Weak to Electric, Ice, Rock — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Pidgeot.

Boosted in Partly Cloudy, Windy 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

2,155

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

2,681

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 1 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

42.2

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Mega Pidgeot. Tap a row for full stats.

Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 42.2DPS 399TDO 2

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 37.9DPS 338TDO 3

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 35.3DPS 401TDO 4

Shadow Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 33.7DPS 252TDO 5

Mega Diancie Rock ThrowRock Slide 33.3DPS 402TDO 6

Mega Manectric Thunder FangWild Charge 31.7DPS 365TDO 7

Xurkitree Thunder ShockDischarge 31.6DPS 334TDO 8

Shadow Electivire Thunder ShockWild Charge 31.4DPS 290TDO 9

Shadow Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 31.3DPS 361TDO 10

Kyurem (White) Ice FangBlizzard 31.1DPS 524TDO 11

Shadow Zapdos Thunder ShockZap Cannon 30.8DPS 369TDO 12

Shadow Raikou Thunder ShockWild Charge 30.6DPS 386TDO 13

Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) Ice FangAvalanche 30.1DPS 251TDO 14

Mega Ampharos Volt SwitchZap Cannon 30.1DPS 474TDO 15

Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 30.0DPS 435TDO 16

Zekrom Charge BeamFusion Bolt 30.0DPS 489TDO 17

Mega Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 29.9DPS 697TDO 18

Shadow Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 29.9DPS 373TDO 19

Shadow Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 29.8DPS 445TDO 20

Shadow Weavile Ice ShardAvalanche 29.6DPS 271TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 37.9DPS 338TDO 3

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 35.3DPS 401TDO 7

Xurkitree Thunder ShockDischarge 31.6DPS 334TDO 10

Kyurem (White) Ice FangBlizzard 31.1DPS 524TDO 16

Zekrom Charge BeamFusion Bolt 30.0DPS 489TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Mega Pidgeot using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: Mega
Weather boost: Partly Cloudy, Windy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 280
Base Defense: 175
Base Stamina: 195

Weak to — use these types

Electric1.6× Ice1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Ghost0.390625× Ground0.390625× Bug0.625× Grass0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	2,065	2,569
15 / 15 / 15 100%	2,155	2,681

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,155 CP it is a perfect Mega Pidgeot — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Mega Pidgeot resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Mega Pidgeot?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 42.2 DPS against Mega Pidgeot. Regieleki (37.9) and Thundurus (Therian) (35.3) follow.

What is Mega Pidgeot weak to?

Mega Pidgeot takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Pidgeot?

Mega Pidgeot can be soloed. The six best counters average 35.7 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Mega Pidgeot without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 37.9 DPS, 90% of what the top counter deals. Thundurus (Therian) and Xurkitree are the next ones down.

Can Mega Pidgeot be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Mega Pidgeot?

Partly Cloudy, Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,569–2,681 CP instead of 2,065–2,155. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Mega Pidgeot worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Pidgeot ranks #6 among Flying-type raid attackers (Tier A) and sits at #23 in Master League. That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.

What is the best moveset for Mega Pidgeot?

The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Pidgeot. For the moves Mega Pidgeot should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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