Pokemon Go Mega Absol Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters

Mega Absol is one of the game’s most desired Mega Evolutions, and it’s finally making its long-awaited comeback to Pokemon Go. To prepare yourself, here are all its weaknesses as well as the best counters to easily defeat this powerful beast in battle.

Mega Pokemon have been a part of Pokemon Go for a while now, and even though some new ones have been making their way into the game, some ultimate fan-favorites can’t go unnoticed, like Mega Absol.

Absol was introduced to the franchise in Gen 3’s Hoenn region and made its way into Pokemon Go back in 2017, with its Mega Evolution appearing during the 2021 Halloween event.

Now, Mega Absol will rejoin the game alongside fellow Mega Latios, Mega Latias, and Mega Garchomp. Players will find this magnificent beast in Mega Raids from Thursday, February 15, 2024, until Thursday, February 22, 2024.

To help you get ready for combat, here are Mega Absol’s weaknesses and best counters.

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Contents

• Mega Absol weaknesses in Pokemon Go
• Mega Absol counters in Pokemon Go
• How to get Mega Absol in Pokemon Go
• Can Mega Absol be Shiny? 

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Mega Absol weaknesses in Pokemon Go

Mega Absol is a pure Dark-type Pokemon, which means its three main weaknesses are Fairy, Fighting, and Bug-type attacks.

As for its resistances, Mega Absol will have no problem taking down Ghost, Dark, and Psychic-type Pokemon, so avoid taking these into battle wherever possible.

Mega Absol counters in Pokemon Go

The list above includes some of the best counters you can use against Mega Absol. However, remember that no matter how good they are, they still need to be leveled up and know the correct moves.

In case you don’t have any of them, you can still battle Mega Absol with your strongest Pokemon, as long as they have the correct typing.

How to get Mega Absol in Pokemon Go

You’ll be able to get Absol during the Mega Raid battles that will take place from February 15, 2024 until Thursday, February 22, 2024.

However, remember you can’t catch Mega Evolved Pokemon, so the only way to get Mega Absol in Pokemon Go is to collect 200 Mega Absol Energy and evolve it. You’ll need 50 Mega Absol Energy for every evolution after that first time.

The main way to get Mega Absol Energy is to defeat Mega Absol in Raid Battles, after which you’ll be rewarded with at least 50 Mega Energy. The more you beat, the more Energy you’ll get.

Mega Energy is sometimes offered as a reward for completing research tasks, so keep an eye out! Finally, you can earn some more by walking with your Buddy.

Can Mega Absol be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Trainers will be happy to hear that the Shiny form of Mega Absol is available in Pokemon Go. Go try and find yourselves one during its Raid appearance.

Now that you know how to defeat Mega Absol, check out the rest of our Pokemon Go guides below:

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