Mega Evolution has actually lastly gotten here in Pokemon Go. With this new function, players now have the ability to transform certain Pokemon into new, more powerful kinds. To do that, however, youll initially require to gather that monsters Mega Energy, and the main way to get that is through Mega Raids, a new kind of Raid Battle that pits gamers versus a Mega-Evolved Pokemon. These Raids can be rather challenging, so to help you out, weve assembled some pointers to assist you dominate each of the brand-new Mega Raid managers.
What Are Mega Raids?
Mega Raids are a brand-new tier of Raid Battles that will occasionally happen at Gyms. These are approximately equivalent to Legendary Raids in regards to obstacle, except they feature a Mega-Evolved Pokemon as the Raid boss.
If you can defeat the Mega-Evolved Pokemon, youll receive its Mega Energy, which youll require to Mega Evolve your own Pokemon. The faster you beat the Raid manager, the more Mega Energy and other rewards youll make after the fight. Youll likewise get a possibility to catch the Raid manager (in its standard, non-Mega-Evolved type).
Mega Blastoise RaidMega Raid Bosses And Counters
Presently, there are 4 possible managers you can encounter in Mega Raids: Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, and Mega Blastoise. Each has to do with on par with Legendary Pokemon in terms of their strength and CP, so youll require to partner with other gamers and bring the appropriate counters before challenging them.
Mega Venusaur
Like its base type, Mega Venusaur is a Grass/Poison type, which makes it weak to Fire, Psychic, Ice, and Flying Pokemon. Some good beasts to bring along when facing it consist of Ho-Oh, Charizard, Mewtwo, Metagross, Kyurem, and Rayquaza.
Mega Charizard
Mega Charizard Y likewise shares the exact same typing as its base form: Fire/Flying. Rock types like Rhyperior and Tyranitar have the biggest advantage over it, but Water and Electric Pokemon will deal super-effective damage as well. Good counters include Kyogre, Suicune, Swampert, Raikou, and Electivire.
Mega Charizard X, nevertheless, is a bit different. This type is a Fire/Dragon type, so youll wish to counter it with Rock, Ground, and other Dragon Pokemon. Rhyperior and Tyranitar are still dependable counters, however you can likewise bring along Dragonite, Salamence, Rayquaza, and other Dragon types– just remember that theyll take super-effective damage in return if Mega Charizard X understands any Dragon-type attacks.
Mega Blastoise
Mega Blastoise is a distilled water type, making it weak to Grass and Electric Pokemon. Venusaur, Tangrowth, Exeggutor, Raikou, and Electivire will all be particularly practical when challenging it.
Mega Evolution has actually lastly gotten here in Pokemon Go. To do that, nevertheless, youll first require to collect that monsters Mega Energy, and the main method to acquire that is through Mega Raids, a new type of Raid Battle that pits players versus a Mega-Evolved Pokemon. These Raids can be rather difficult, so to assist you out, weve rounded up some pointers to assist you dominate each of the brand-new Mega Raid managers.
If you can defeat the Mega-Evolved Pokemon, youll receive its Mega Energy, which youll need to Mega Evolve your own Pokemon. The faster you beat the Raid manager, the more Mega Energy and other benefits youll make after the fight.
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