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Meowscarada Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Meowscarada?

The top counter is Mega Heracross with Struggle Bug and Megahorn at 56.8 DPS against Meowscarada. Pheromosa (55.8) and Mega Pinsir (52) follow.

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

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Pheromosa at 55.8 DPS, 98% of what the top counter deals. Volcarona and Kartana are the next ones down.

Weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Meowscarada.

Boosted in Sunny, Fog 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

1,654

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

2,058

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 1 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

56.8

Mega Heracross

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Meowscarada. Tap a row for full stats.

Mega Heracross Struggle BugMegahorn 56.8DPS 1,088TDO 2

Pheromosa Bug BiteBug Buzz 55.8DPS 372TDO 3

Mega Pinsir Bug BiteX Scissor 52.0DPS 880TDO 4

Shadow Vikavolt Bug BiteX Scissor 52.0DPS 568TDO 5

Mega Beedrill Bug BiteX Scissor 51.8DPS 562TDO 6

Shadow Escavalier Bug BiteMegahorn 49.6DPS 598TDO 7

Shadow Pinsir Bug BiteX Scissor 48.9DPS 543TDO 8

Volcarona Bug BiteBug Buzz 47.3DPS 798TDO 9

Shadow Scizor Fury CutterX Scissor 47.0DPS 548TDO 10

Mega Scizor Fury CutterX Scissor 46.8DPS 903TDO 11

Shadow Scyther Fury CutterBug Buzz 46.7DPS 511TDO 12

Shadow Accelgor InfestationBug Buzz 46.4DPS 398TDO 13

Mega Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 46.1DPS 665TDO 14

Mega Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 45.8DPS 620TDO 15

Shadow Scolipede Bug BiteMegahorn 45.5DPS 464TDO 16

Kartana Fury CutterX Scissor 44.3DPS 503TDO 17

Shadow Galvantula Fury CutterBug Buzz 43.0DPS 354TDO 18

Vikavolt Bug BiteX Scissor 42.9DPS 562TDO 19

Blacephalon Incinerate491 42.9DPS 407TDO 20

Kleavor Fury CutterX Scissor 42.5DPS 572TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Pheromosa Bug BiteBug Buzz 55.8DPS 372TDO 8

Volcarona Bug BiteBug Buzz 47.3DPS 798TDO 16

Kartana Fury CutterX Scissor 44.3DPS 503TDO 18

Vikavolt Bug BiteX Scissor 42.9DPS 562TDO 19

Blacephalon Incinerate491 42.9DPS 407TDO 20

Kleavor Fury CutterX Scissor 42.5DPS 572TDO

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 Meowscarada 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: 3-Star
Weather boost: Sunny, Fog
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 233
Base Defense: 153
Base Stamina: 183

Weak to — use these types

Bug2.56× Fairy1.6× Fighting1.6× Fire1.6× Flying1.6× Ice1.6× Poison1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Psychic0.390625× Dark0.625× Electric0.625× Ghost0.625× Grass0.625× Ground0.625× Water0.625×

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	1,576	1,961
15 / 15 / 15 100%	1,654	2,058

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,654 CP it is a perfect Meowscarada — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Meowscarada resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Meowscarada?

The top counter is Mega Heracross with Struggle Bug and Megahorn at 56.8 DPS against Meowscarada. Pheromosa (55.8) and Mega Pinsir (52) follow.

What is Meowscarada weak to?

Meowscarada takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. Bug is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Meowscarada?

Meowscarada can be soloed. The six best counters average 53 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare.

Can I beat Meowscarada without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Pheromosa at 55.8 DPS, 98% of what the top counter deals. Volcarona and Kartana are the next ones down.

Can Meowscarada be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Meowscarada?

Sunny, Fog. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,961–2,058 CP instead of 1,576–1,654. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Meowscarada worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Meowscarada ranks #25 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier B). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Meowscarada?

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

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