Mega Sharpedo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Sharpedo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Sharpedo
Mega Sharpedo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Dark typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 51.000 DPS.
Mega Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Fire-type moves as Mega Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (51.000 DPS), Mega Blaziken (49.250 DPS), and Mega Lucario (48.500 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Sharpedo: After defeating Mega Sharpedo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1831 and 1917 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2277-2385 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Sharpedo from raids will have exactly 1917 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 Sharpedo?
The best counter for Mega Sharpedo is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 51.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (49.250 DPS) and Mega Lucario (48.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Sharpedo?
Mega Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo weak to?
Mega Sharpedo is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Sharpedo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Sharpedo'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 Sharpedo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Sharpedo from raids will have 1917 CP at level 20, or 2385 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1831. If you see 1917 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Sharpedo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo?
For the best moveset for Mega Sharpedo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Sharpedo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (45.529 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (42.600 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 Sharpedo in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Sharpedo is not currently available. Water-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.