Pokemon GO comprises recurring events, raids, and tasks, evoking players’ interests. The abundance of in-game content has maintained the game’s popularity among fans. These events mainly provide an opportunity to catch rare, Shiny, Mega Pokemon, and other rewards. For players looking for such an event to be a part of, Niantic has announced the Mega Blastoise Raid this July.
Among the various types of monsters, Mega Pokemon rank among Pokemon GO’s some of the most potent fighters. These power-packed monsters mostly come as Mega Raid bosses and require skillful trainers and counters when faced. One such is Mega Blastoise, a Water-type opponent with powerful capabilities. Since Mega Blastoise’s prowess gets boosted further as a Mega Raid boss, this guide discusses everything one needs to know before attempting to clear the raid.
Pokemon GO: Mega Blastoise Raid Hours, Weaknesses, and Resistances
The Mega Blastoise raid event will kick off on July 6, 10 a.m., and will be in motion until July 13, 10 a.m. local time. Multiple Pokemon GO players must band together, as solo raiding is next to impossible when the boss is a Mega monster.
Mega Blastoise boasts an impressive stat of 264 Attack, 237 Defense, and 188 Stamina with a max Pokemon GO CP of 4455. It has an offensive stat spread that almost equally divides at Defense; however, the Mega Monster lacks Stamina which players use to their advantage.
The Water-type Mega Pokemon is resistant to Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves while vulnerable to Electric and Grass-type attacks. Pokemon GO battles are won by using the intricate meta to one’s favor; players need to select counters that exploit the opponent’s vulnerability. It is essential to avoid using the moves Mega Blastoise can resist.
Also, use the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) function while selecting counters against the Mega Raid boss. Pokemon whose attribute type and attack type is the same inflict boosted damage to their opponents when using that particular move. Part of the winning strategy is selecting counters with STAB potential moves that align with Mega Blastoise’s weaknesses.
Mega Blastoise Raid Counters in Pokemon GO
One should opt for monsters that exploit their opponent’s weaknesses while selecting counters. As Mega Blastoise is a Water-type, it shows weakness against all Electric and Grass-type attacks in Pokemon GO, so selecting counters among these types is safe. Here are some of the most valuable counters against Mega Blastoise.
Pokemon | Fast Move | Charge Move |
Mega Sceptile | Bullet Seed | Frenzy Plant |
Mega Manectric | Thunder Fang | Wild Charge |
Mega Venusaur | Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant |
Mega Ampharos | Volt Switch | Zap Cannon |
Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade |
Mega Latios | Dragon Breath | Solar Beam |
Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge |
Mega Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball |
Therian Thundurus | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt |
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Solar Beam |
Pokemon GO: How to get Shiny Blastoise
As part of the Raid event, lucky players can encounter Shiny Blastoise during the Mega Raid event. Shiny Pokemon are prized possessions when it comes to Pokemon GO enthusiasts. Once players defeat the raid boss, a Shiny Blastoise will likely spawn nearby. But it is not guaranteed; one may not encounter a Shiny Blastoise even after defeating the Mega Raid boss. The best way to ensure a Shiny Blastoise encounter is to participate in numerous Mega Blastoise raids so that the players can catch up to its Shiny Blastoise spawn rate.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.