During each season ofPokemon GO, players can look forward to a series of exciting events scheduled throughout each month. These events offer numerous opportunities and challenges for Trainers to participate in, such as Field Research and Timed Special Research, egg spawns, and wild encounters, and the opportunity to take on powerful Raid Bosses and Dynamax Bosses.
InPokemon GO, Mega Gardevoir is one of several specimens known to be rotated in and out of Mega Raids on occasion. Mega Gardevoir is a tough Raid Boss to go up against, due to itshigh CP and effective move pool. Solo players may struggle to take down Mega Gardevoir, especially if they are not properly prepared in advance. For this reason, players can find all of the information and tips they’ll need to establish a suitable team for battling this Psychic and Fairy Type monster in the guide below.
Updated June 30, 2025 by Grace Black:Mega Gardevoir has returned to Mega Raids as part of Pokemon GO’s Max Out Season. For this reason, this guide has been updated with all of the latest information regarding best counters and other tips and tricks to help Trainers go up against the Raid Boss.
Pokemon GO: Mega Gardevoir Weaknesses and Resistance
In Pokemon GO, Mega Gardevoir is aPsychic and Fairy Dual-Type monster, paired with a destructive stats spread of326 (ATK), 229 (DEF), and 169 (STA). Due to this Type combination, Mega Gardevoir is weak toGhost, Poison, and Steel TypePokemon, or powerful attacks of these same attributes, Because of this, payers should prioritize utilizing monsters capable of of such attacks.
Mega Gardevoir receives a power boost when battling inWindy of Cloudy Weather,so Trainers may wish to avoid Raids in these locations whenever possible, so as to not put themselves at a disadvantage.
Mega Gardevoir is also resistant to Dragon, Fighting, andPsychic Type attacks, so Trainers should avoid wielding team members with such typing, as they inflict less damage on the Mega raid boss. Selecting counters with the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) potential moves will be beneficial. When a monster’s attack type is identical to its attribute type, that particular attack triggers the STAB effect and deals bonus damage to the opponent.
Best Mega Gardevoir Raid Counters in Pokemon GO
To defeatMega Gardevoirin Mega Raids, players will need to utilize a team of suitable monsters who carry attributes or attacks that give them an advantage. Players should aim to exploit Mega Gardevoir’s weaknesses by preparing Pokemon with strong damage potential and type advantage to best counter the Raid boss.
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How To Get Shiny Mega Gardevoir in Pokemon GO
To obtain a Shiny Mega Gardevoir,Pokemon GOplayersmust catch a Shiny Gardevoir, which can appear after defeating a Mega Gardevoir Raid boss. However, the chance of encountering a Shiny Gardevoir is not guaranteed. Players must participate in multiple Mega Gardevoir raids to increase the odds of finding a Shiny variant. Encountering multiple Gardevoir can help match its Shiny spawn rate.
To obtain a Shiny Mega Gardevoir, players must first Mega evolve a Shiny Gardevoir, which requires200 Mega Energy. One can acquire Mega Energy by winning Mega Gardevoir raids. Players can also earn Mega Energy while walking with any Pokemon from its evolutionary line as their buddy.
