Best Mega Absol counters

Raid Battles

The best Mega Absol counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Lucario, Keldeo (Ordinary Forme), Keldeo, Terrakion, Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Conkeldurr, and Mega Gardevoir. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 2 - 5 Trainers to defeat Mega Absol in a Mega Raid.

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          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega LucarioMega Lucario
          Force Palm / Aura Sphere
          #1
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #2
          Official artwork of KeldeoKeldeo
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #3
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #4
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
          Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent
          #5
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow Conkeldurr
          Counter / Dynamic Punch
          #6
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega GardevoirMega Gardevoir
          Charm / Dazzling Gleam
          #7
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          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LucarioMega Pokémon iconMega LucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 49.96814.111192s87.7
          2.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 48.63807.411197s85.7
          3.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 48.63807.411197s85.7
          4.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *45.70864.910208s82.7
          5.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 44.20802.611215s79.3
          6.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow ConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 44.79662.113215s77.1
          7.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 44.25623.514218s75.4
          8.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter BugMegahorn 40.79807.211232s74.5
          9.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaFightingLow Kick BugBug Buzz 48.85385.223208s74.0
          10.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingForce Palm FightingDynamic Punch 43.04611.014224s73.5
          11.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 42.86570.315226s72.2
          12.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 40.33662.313237s70.9
          13.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *35.84882.010262s68.4
          14.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 38.69640.814247s68.2
          15.Thumbnail image of XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricSpark FairyDazzling Gleam 41.65463.919236s67.7
          16.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw SteelSunsteel Strike 40.91494.918239s67.6
          17.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionSteelMetal Claw FightingSacred Sword *35.22872.310266s67.3
          18.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega PinsirBugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 39.93521.617243s67.0
          19.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 39.45541.816245s66.9
          20.Thumbnail image of Tapu KokoTapu KokoElectricVolt Switch FairyNature's Madness *37.11640.714257s65.9
          21.Thumbnail image of Incarnate Forme EnamorusIncarnate Forme EnamorusFairyFairy Wind FairyDazzling Gleam 38.72528.417250s65.6
          22.Thumbnail image of Tapu BuluTapu BuluGrassBullet Seed FairyNature's Madness *36.53658.613261s65.5
          23.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *36.32662.213262s65.2
          24.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega BeedrillBugInfestation BugX-Scissor 41.49391.422240s65.2
          25.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GardevoirShadow GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 40.79416.621243s65.1
          26.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme DialgaOrigin Forme DialgaSteelMetal Claw DragonRoar of Time *35.79693.512265s65.1
          27.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 36.43642.314262s65.0
          28.Thumbnail image of Pirouette Forme MeloettaPirouette Forme MeloettaFightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 35.48706.212267s64.9
          29.Thumbnail image of VolcaronaVolcaronaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 37.81549.816255s64.9
          30.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FairyDazzling Gleam *42.75331.827238s64.6
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          You need at least 2 Trainers to defeat a Mega Absol in a Mega Raid.

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          • Minimum group size: 2 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 3 - 5 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 6+ Trainers
          • Probably impossible with less than 2 Trainers

          Mega Absol CP range from Raids

          Mega Absol can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 1799 CP to 1886 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 2249 CP to 2358 CP with Fog weather boost

          Mega Absol weaknesses

          Mega Absol type chart

          When fighting Mega Absol, keep in mind the that Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, and Psychic-type moves.

          Weaknesses

          • BugBug160.0%
          • FairyFairy160.0%
          • FightingFighting160.0%

          Resistances

          • PsychicPsychic39.1%
          • DarkDark62.5%
          • GhostGhost62.5%
          More informationMore information
          • Mega Absol takes increased damage from Bug, Fairy, and Fighting type moves.
          • Mega Absol takes reduced damage from Psychic, Dark, and Ghost type moves.
          • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Mega Absol

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting174.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Bug52.0%
          • rainRain
          Fairy48.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Steel30.0%
          • snowSnow
          Dragon16.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ground16.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Water14.0%
          • rainRain
          Flying10.0%
          • windyWindy
          Electric8.0%
          • rainRain
          Ghost8.0%
          • fogFog
          Grass6.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Rock6.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Normal4.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Fire4.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Psychic2.0%
          • windyWindy
          Dark2.0%
          • fogFog

          About our ranking methodology

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

          This guide displays a list of best Mega Absol 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 and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.