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Pokemon GO Mega Heracross Raid Guide | Counters, Weaknesses & More

Pokemon GO Mega Heracross Raid Guide  Counters Weaknesses  More
This Pokemon GO guide details the best Mega Heracross raid counters, weaknesses, resistances, and Shiny Mega Heracross availability.

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Pokemon GO players can battle Mega Heracross as part of the Mega raids, with the possibility of a Shiny Heracross encounter. Mega Pokemon are some of the most ferocious monsters in the entire franchise, and defeating them is a challenging ordeal. While winning against such a powerful raid boss is extremely hard, one can achieve it with proper preparation.

Pokemon GO Mega raids are among some of the hardest ones to clear. As a Mega raid boss, Mega Heracross’s maximum Combat Power of 5443 increases notably, boosting its overall damage output. The dual Bug and Fighting-type Pokemon possess a powerful move pool, and defeating one requires thorough knowledge of type battles and powerful counters. That said, this guide explores the best Mega Heracross raid counters and details the monster’s weaknesses and resistances.

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Pokemon GO: Mega Heracross Weakness And Resistances

Mega Heracross Weakness And Resistances In Pokemon GO

Mega Heracross possesses a Pokemon GO stat spread of 334 ATK, 223 DEF, and 190 STA. The Mega raid boss’s best moveset comprises Counter (Fighting-type) and Megahorn (Bug-type) with a combined Damage Per Second (DPS) of 20.83. Mega Heracross is weak against Flying, Fairy, Fire, and Psychic-type moves but can resist Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type attacks.

After analyzing the monster's weaknesses and resistances, Pokemon GO trainers can select raid counters. They also use the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect. When a counter’s innate attribute type and move type are identical, using that specific move can deal bonus damage to the opponent.

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Best Mega Heracross Raid Counters In Pokemon GO

Mega Heracross raid counters in Pokemon GO

After figuring out Mega Heracross's weaknesses and resistances, one can devise a counter roster for the raid. Pokemon GO trainers must select counters with STAB potential moves aligned with the monster’s weaknesses and avoid its resistances.

Mega Heracross Raid Counters

Fast Move

Charged Move

Mega Rayquaza

Air Slash (Flying-type)

Dragon Ascent (Flying-type)

Shadow Moltres

Wing Attack (Flying-type)

Sky Attack (Flying-type)

Shadow Honchkrow

Peck (Flying-type)

Sky Attack (Flying-type)

Shadow Staraptor

Gust (Flying-type)

Fly (Flying-type)

Yveltal

Gust (Flying-type)

Oblivion Wing (Flying-type)

Incarnate Forme Enamorus

Fairy Wind (Fairy-type)

Fly (Flying-type)

Mega Pidgeot

Gust (Flying-type)

Brave Bird (Flying-type)

Shadow Zapdos

Thunder Shock (Electric-type)

Drill Peck (Flying-type)

Shadow Unfezant

Air Slash (Flying-type)

Sky Attack (Flying-type)

Moltres

Wing Attack (Flying-type)

Sky Attack (Flying-type)

Once Pokemon GO players defeat Mega Heracross in Mega raids, there is a possibility of Shiny Heracross spawning. The Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed, but trainers can win multiple Mega Heracross to up their chances. The more Heracross they encounter, the faster they may catch up to its Shiny odds.

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