Meloetta (Aria) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Meloetta (Aria) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Meloetta (Aria)
Meloetta (Aria) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Absol (Mega) with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 26.600 DPS.
Meloetta (Aria) 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: Meloetta (Aria) is weak to Bug, Dark -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Psychic-type moves as Meloetta (Aria) 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 Meloetta (Aria) is Mega Absol (26.600 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (26.429 DPS), and Shadow Absol (24.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Meloetta (Aria): After defeating Meloetta (Aria), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2235 and 2326 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2780-2894 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Meloetta (Aria) from raids will have exactly 2326 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 Meloetta (Aria)?
The best counter for Meloetta (Aria) is Mega Absol with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 26.600 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (26.429 DPS) and Shadow Absol (24.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Meloetta (Aria)?
Meloetta (Aria) 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 Meloetta (Aria) weak to?
Meloetta (Aria) is weak to Bug, Dark-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Meloetta (Aria) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Meloetta (Aria)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Meloetta (Aria) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Meloetta (Aria) from raids will have 2326 CP at level 20, or 2894 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2235. If you see 2326 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Meloetta (Aria) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Meloetta (Aria) 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 Meloetta (Aria)?
For the best moveset for Meloetta (Aria) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Meloetta (Aria) 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 Meloetta (Aria) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Meloetta (Aria) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (24.000 DPS) and Darkrai (22.000 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 Meloetta (Aria) in raids?
Weather boost information for Meloetta (Aria) 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.