Pokemon Go Mega Altaria Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters

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Mega Altaria is returning to Mega Raids in Pokemon Go for a limited time and many trainers will no doubt be wondering how to take down this unique dual Dragon/Fairy-type Mega Evolution.

Dragon and Fairy-type Pokemon are some of the most sought-after by the franchise players. However, despite their incredible popularity, there’s only one creature in the franchise that boasts both types and that’s Mega Altaria.

This unique dual Dragon/Fairy creature made its debut in 2021 and since then has been making sporadic comebacks to Niantic’s game. If you’re looking to challenge Mega Altaria during its time as a Mega Raid boss, keep reading to learn the Pokemon’s weaknesses and the best counters to exploit them.

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Mega Altaria weaknesses in Pokemon Go

While regular Altaria is a dual Dragon/Flying-type, Mega Altaria – as mentioned above – has a unique Dragon/Fairy typing. This means it’s weak against Fairy, Ice, Poison, and Steel-type moves, so challengers must focus on these when battling this foe in Mega Raids.

On the other hand, Mega Altaria is resistant to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, and Water-type attacks, giving it many advantages over many popular Pokemon.

Mega Altaria best counters

Here are some of the best counters for defeating Mega Altaria in Pokemon Go:

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POKEMONSPRITEBEST MOVESET
Mega Gardevoirgardevoir pokemonCharm & Dazzling Gleam
Mega GengarMega GengarLick & Sludge Bomb
Shadow Metagrossmetagross PokemonBullet Punch & Mateor Mash
Shadow ExcadrillExcadrillMetal Claw & Iron Hand
Dusk Mane Necrozmadusk mane necrozmaMetal Claw & Sunsteel Strike
Dawn Wings NecrozmaDawn Wings NecrozmaMetal Claw & Moongeist Beam
NihilegonihilegoPoison Jab & Sludge Bomb
Aggronaggron-megaIron Tail & Heavy Slam
MamoswineMamoswinePowder Snow & Avalanche
GenesectgenesectMetal Claw & Magnet Bomb

We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above so there should be something for trainers of all levels.

However, if you don’t have any of the Pokemon featured or their alternative forms, focus on bringing your strongest Ice, Steel, Poison, and Fairy types into battle, as they will take advantage of Mega Altaria’s weaknesses. Don’t forget to level them up and teach them matching movesets.

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How to get Mega Altaria in Pokemon Go

Mega Altaria will return to Mega Raid battles once Mega Ampharos and Mega Beedrill‘s time is up. This means players can challenge the unique beast from November 27, 2024, until December 3, 2024.

Remember that – as with any other Mega Evolutionyou cannot catch Mega Altaria. Instead, you’ll have to fight and defeat Mega Altaria for a chance to catch its regular form. Then, you must gather the required amount of Mega Energy to trigger this special form for a limited time.

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How to evolve Altaria into Mega Altaria

To Mega Evolve your own Altaria in Pokemon Go, you’ll need to collect 300 Mega Altaria Energy to trigger this temporary form for the first time. Then, the amount required will drop to 60 Mega Altaria Energy, then to 30, and eventually 15.

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You can stock up on Mega Altaria Energy by defeating as many Mega Altaria as you can. Besides Mega Raids, players can collect Mega Energy by completing Special or Field Research tasks or by setting a previously Mega Evolved Altaria as their Buddy and taking them for a walk.

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Mega Altaria CP in Pokemon Go

As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Mega Altaria has during a Mega Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch its regular form. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.

Raid Boss CP34,320
CP range once captured1727 – 1807
Windy/Cloudy weather CP range2159 – 2259
Mega Altaria max CP (Level 50)3576

Can Mega Altaria be Shiny?

Yes, Mega Altaria can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variation was added to the game on the same day the Pokemon debuted. Those searching for Shiny Mega Altaria can easily recognize it by its bright yellow body, which is usually light blue.

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While players who challenge Mega Altaria multiple times can increase their chances of finding Shiny Mega Altaria, the odds are still very slim.

However, if you cannot find a Shiny Mega Altaria, another way to get one is by evolving a Shiny Swablu or regular Shiny Altaria all the way to its Mega stage.

That’s everything you need to know about Mega Altaria in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to head over to the Spotlight Hour schedule and event calendar to stay updated, and for more on Mega Evolutions, check the costs and bonuses, as well as the Mega Evolutions missing from the game.

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