Pokémon GO: Mega Salamence Raid Guide (Counters & Weaknesses)

Until January 18th, 2023, Trainers have the opportunity to battle and capture the Flying- and Dragon-type Mega Salamence in Pokémon GO.

One of the first debut additions of the new year in Pokémon GO is Mega Salamence, the Mega variation of the Dragon- and Flying-type Dragon pocket monster that will be a featured Raid until January 18, 2023. Salamence has always been one of the top combatants in a variety of Raids and PvP Battle Leagues. Now that Trainers can acquire access to the winged wyvern’s Mega form, this Pokémon’s power and popularity will likely continue to increase among the community. However, before players can consider getting Mega Salamence in Pokémon GO, it is crucial that they understand how to defeat the beast in battle.

Mega Salamence is a Flying- and Dragon-type Raid Boss, causing it to be vulnerable to Ice-, Dragon-, Rock-, and Fairy-type Movesets in Pokémon GO. Ice, in particular, is most effective against this Mega pocket monster, dealing ×2.56 times the damage. Conversely, Trainers should avoid using Fighting-, Bug-, Fire-, Water-, Ground-, and Grass-type attacks on this opponent.

How to Counter Mega Salamence in Pokémon GO

Based on professional research by Pokebattler and Pokémon GO Hub, here is a list of pocket monsters that will serve as the best counters against Mega Salamence in Pokémon GO:

Source: Pokebattler | Pokémon GO Hub

• Pokemon GO

  Franchise: Pokemon

  Platform: Android, iOS

  Released: 2016-07-06

  Developer: The Pokemon Company, Nintendo, Niantic

  Publisher: Niantic, Nintendo

  Genre: Augmented Reality, RPG

  Multiplayer: Pokemon

  ESRB: E