Meganium Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Meganium in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Meganium
Meganium is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 33.053 DPS.
Meganium 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: Meganium is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Meganium 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 Meganium is Mega Blaziken (33.053 DPS), Blacephalon (32.333 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (31.789 DPS).
Catching Meganium: After defeating Meganium, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1340 and 1411 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1667-1756 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Meganium from raids will have exactly 1411 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 Meganium?
The best counter for Meganium is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 33.053 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (32.333 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (31.789 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Meganium?
Meganium 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 Meganium weak to?
Meganium is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Meganium be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Meganium's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Meganium from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Meganium from raids will have 1411 CP at level 20, or 1756 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1340. If you see 1411 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Meganium worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Meganium 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 Meganium?
For the best moveset for Meganium itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Meganium 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 Meganium without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Meganium can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (32.333 DPS) and Eternatus (29.185 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 Meganium in raids?
Weather boost information for Meganium is not currently available. Grass-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.