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Best Mega Skarmory Raid Counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

Build your team to defeat Mega Skarmory in Pokémon GO. Compare the strongest raid counters and their recommended attacks, explore weather boosts, and check catch CP before your next raid.

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Mega Delphox (Mega)Mega Delphox
FireFire SpinFireBlast Burn
#1
Mega Charizard Y (Mega Y)Mega Charizard Y
FireFire SpinFireBlast Burn
#2
Shadow Thundurus (Therian Forme) (Therian Shadow)Shadow Thundurus (Therian Forme)
ElectricVolt SwitchElectricWildbolt Storm
#3
Shadow Reshiram (Shadow)Shadow Reshiram
FireFire FangFireFusion Flare
#4
Shadow Heatran (Shadow)Shadow Heatran
FireFire SpinFireMagma Storm
#5
Mega Raichu Y (Mega Y)Mega Raichu Y
ElectricThunder ShockElectricWild Charge
#6
Shadow Raikou (Shadow)Shadow Raikou
ElectricThunder ShockElectricWild Charge
#7
1.Mega Delphox (Mega)Mega DelphoxFireFire SpinFireBlast Burn28.3031.95630.339883s
2.Mega Charizard Y (Mega Y)Mega Charizard YFireFire SpinFireBlast Burn27.8031.23682.636896s
3.Shadow Thundurus (Therian Forme) (Therian Shadow)Shadow Thundurus (Therian Forme)ElectricVolt SwitchElectricWildbolt Storm27.5131.30570.043910s
4.Shadow Reshiram (Shadow)Shadow ReshiramFireFire FangFireFusion Flare26.8230.85519.148932s
5.Shadow Heatran (Shadow)Shadow HeatranFireFire SpinFireMagma Storm25.4128.27698.235968s
6.Mega Raichu Y (Mega Y)Mega Raichu YElectricThunder ShockElectricWild Charge25.1029.21447.4551002s
7.Shadow Raikou (Shadow)Shadow RaikouElectricThunder ShockElectricWild Charge24.5827.58560.6441024s
8.ZeraoraZeraoraElectricVolt SwitchElectricPlasma Fists24.5427.28601.9411020s
9.Mega Manectric (Mega)Mega ManectricElectricThunder FangElectricDischarge+23.6826.80511.8481061s
10.Thundurus (Therian Forme) (Therian)Thundurus (Therian Forme)ElectricVolt SwitchElectricWildbolt Storm23.6726.41575.2431059s
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Skarmory CP range from Raids

After Mega Skarmory is defeated in a Raid, it will revert to its regular form, Skarmory, which can be caught with the following Combat Power:

  • From 1152 CP to 1204 CP, with no weather boost
  • From 1440 CP to 1506 CP with Snow and Windy weather boost

Estimated raid group size

Plan for roughly 4–6 Trainers with teams comparable to the leading counters.

This is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed minimum. Weaker teams, dodging, the boss’s moves and connection delays can require more Trainers.

Mega Skarmory weaknesses

Mega Skarmory takes increased damage from:Mega Skarmory takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
FireFire160.0%

Mega Skarmory takes reduced damage from:Mega Skarmory takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Weather boosts for super-effective attacks

These weather conditions boost attacks that exploit the boss’s weaknesses. Use the weather setting above to compare your counters.

  • rainRain
    • ElectricElectric
  • sunnySunny
    • FireFire

Mega Skarmory raid counters FAQ

How are raid counters ranked?

Counters are ranked by eDPS (effective damage per second), accounting for damage, survival and time spent rejoining. Scores average the boss’s modeled attacks. DPS measures damage per second; TDO estimates damage before fainting. The model uses six copies of an attacker to compare performance, which is not a legal team for Mega or Primal Pokémon.

Time to Win (TTW) and faint counts are estimates based on your selected settings, including friendship. Other factors, such as damage boosts from another Trainer’s Mega-Evolved Pokémon and connection delays, can change real battle results.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

Tiers compare the up to 50 counters returned for the selected settings. Search filters that selection, not the entire Pokédex. No minimum CP filter is applied.

Which settings affect the results?

Defaults use Level 50 attackers, perfect IVs, no friendship or weather boost, no Party Power and 10 seconds to rejoin. Mega Level defaults to 4. Released Shadow, Mega and Primal Pokémon and legacy moves are included where eligible. Change the settings to reflect your team; the group estimate updates with the results.

Can weather also boost the raid boss?

Yes. Weather boosts attacks of matching types for both your Pokémon and the raid boss. The boss’s attack types determine which attacks receive the boost. A weather condition that helps your counters can also make the boss hit harder, so compare the rankings with the actual weather selected.

Estimated raid group size

The estimate combines the modeled Trainer requirements of the top 12 regular or Shadow counters and the top two Mega or Primal counters, weighted 75% and 25%. It is a rough comparison, not a simulation of your group.

This is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed minimum. Weaker teams, dodging, the boss’s moves and connection delays can require more Trainers.

What does the asterisk beside a move mean?

An asterisk marks a legacy move, which may require an event, an Elite TM or another special method. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.

How reliable are these counters to Mega Skarmory?

These counters are calculated for Mega Skarmory, using the boss’s stats and typing alongside each attacker’s stats and moves. The raid level and battle settings are shown so you can check the assumptions and compare alternatives. Scores estimate performance under those conditions; your Pokémon’s IVs, dodging and the boss’s attacks can affect the result of a real raid.