Mega Absol Raid Guide
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The best counters, weaknesses, and catch CP for beating Mega Absol in Pokémon GO raids — computed from every attacker's stats and movepool in our imported game-data snapshot (dated below the counter table).
Catch CP (L20)
1799–1886
Raid IV floor is 10 — 1886 means a 100% IV catch.
Weather-boosted (L25)
2249–2358
Boosted in Fog weather.
Top weakness
FightingBugFairy
Fighting hits ×1.60.
Best counters
All viable counters — ranked by DPS³×TDOSuper-effective charged moves only
All movesetsRegular movesets (no Elite TM)
#1
Mega Lucario
Force Palm + Aura Sphere
Fighting55.6 DPS1318 TDOLegacy
#2Mega Heracross
Counter + Megahorn
Bug44.8 DPS1459 TDO
#3Mega Blaziken
Counter + Focus Blast
Fighting44.6 DPS1118 TDO
#4Mega Gardevoir
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
Fairy42.2 DPS1264 TDO
#5Mega Latias
Charm + Aura Sphere
Fighting36.6 DPS1562 TDO
#6Terrakion
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
Fighting39.6 DPS1227 TDOLegacy
#7Mega Alakazam
Counter + Focus Blast
Fighting41.6 DPS991 TDOLegacy
#8Lucario
Force Palm + Aura Sphere
Fighting43.0 DPS852 TDOLegacy
#9Zacian (Crowned sword)
Metal Claw + Play Rough
Fairy37.1 DPS1308 TDO
#10Mega Latios
Dragon Breath + Aura Sphere
Fighting37.2 DPS1301 TDO
#11Mega Gallade
Low Kick + Close Combat
Fighting38.2 DPS1151 TDO
#12Mega Lopunny
Double Kick + Focus Blast
Fighting38.4 DPS1045 TDO
DPS and estimated total damage output (TDO) are computed against Mega Absol's actual typing and Mega boss stats — each attacker's best fast + charged pairing, ranked by the combined DPS³ × TDO score. Legacy marks movesets that need an Elite TM. This is per-boss matchup math, not the neutral-target tier list. Full formula on the methodology page.
Source: pogoapi.net · Data snapshot: Aug 24, 2026 · 10,016 rows · Methodology
Weaknesses
Fighting×1.60
Bug×1.60
Fairy×1.60
Mega Absol's moves
DarkSnarl
fastPsychicPsycho Cut
fastBugMegahorn
chargedElectricThunder
chargedDarkPayback
chargedDarkDark Pulse
chargedDarkBrutal Swing
chargedDodge when the screen flashes — the charged moves above are what hit hardest.