Best Mega X Mewtwo counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Mega X Mewtwo in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Mega X Mewtwo counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Mega X Mewtwo counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	47.41	523.53	43	474.9s	86.4
2	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	32.86	609.00	37	685.7s	68.2
3	Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	37.87	324.71	70	600.3s	64.8
4	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	30.02	476.50	48	761.8s	59.9
5	Shadow Honchkrow	Peck	Sky Attack	38.41	185.23	122	588.4s	56.9
6	Shadow Moltres	Wing Attack	Sky Attack *	34.26	252.90	89	656.9s	56.5
7	Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball	22.95	818.54	28	998.7s	56.1
8	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	28.49	408.09	56	802.1s	55.4
9	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	33.31	254.87	89	681.1s	55.4
10	Giratina (Origin Forme)	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force *	23.32	718.92	32	986.3s	55.0
11	Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam	30.53	277.68	82	745.8s	53.0
12	Lunala	Air Slash	Shadow Ball	22.68	664.81	34	996.6s	52.8
13	Yveltal	Gust	Oblivion Wing *	29.03	307.81	74	784.6s	52.4
14	Shadow Zapdos	Thunder Shock *	Drill Peck	31.61	238.03	95	715.4s	52.4
15	Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball	25.03	428.15	53	906.5s	50.9
16	Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	25.73	368.23	62	887.2s	50.1
17	Hoopa (Confined)	Astonish	Shadow Ball	23.53	455.93	50	969.0s	49.4
18	Mega Alakazam	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	30.00	217.51	104	754.0s	49.2
19	Shadow Unfezant	Air Slash	Sky Attack	31.68	177.67	127	712.3s	48.8
20	Shadow Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	26.91	289.27	78	838.5s	48.7

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Mega X Mewtwo in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Mega X Mewtwo down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Mega X Mewtwo counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Mega X Mewtwo counter is Mega Rayquaza, followed by Mega Gengar, Rayquaza, and Mega Banette. The table also includes Shadow Honchkrow, Shadow Moltres, Gholdengo, and Shadow Cursola, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Mega X Mewtwo type chart

When fighting Mega X Mewtwo, keep in mind the following that Psychic and Fighting-type Pokémon are weak to Fairy, Flying, and Ghost type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, and Rock type moves.

Weaknesses

Fairy	160.0%
Flying	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	62.5%
Rock	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.