How to get Mega Blaziken in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?
NIANTIC/DEXERTOMega Blaziken is a highly desired competitive beast in Pokemon Go, but how do you acquire the mighty fighting chicken, and can it be Shiny?
Mega Blaziken is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon that is notorious in Pokemon Go battles for its incredibly high speed and DPS rate. This mirrors the mainline games, where Mega Blaziken existed in the same tier as Legendary and Mythical Pokemon.
The sheer power of Mega Blaziken makes it a popular choice for Pokemon Go players, but you need to take certain steps to add one to your team.
How to get Mega Blaziken
The only way to acquire Mega Blaziken in Pokemon Go is to evolve an existing regular Blaziken using Mega Energy. However, because plenty of Mega Evolutions are available in the game, players must wait for the rotations to see if the one they’re looking for takes a spot.
Luckily, Mega Blaziken will return as a Mega Raid Boss from October 4, 2024, until October 14, 2024, so you’ll get plenty of chances to defeat it and gather the required Mega Energy.
Can Mega Blaziken be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Shiny Mega Blaziken is available in Pokemon Go. To see one, you need to Mega Evolve a Shiny Blaziken.
Unfortunately, Shiny Mega Blaziken is a letdown, as the only difference is that the red part of its body is now orange, which is a barely noticeable difference. There are better Mega Evolutions to Shiny hunt in Pokemon Go.
How to evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken
To Mega Evolve Blaziken, you must use 200 Mega Energy for the first transformation. Then, you’ll need 40, 20, and 10 for each subsequent one.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOBesides gathering Mega Energy from defeating Pokemon in Mega Raids, players can earn extra by completing specific Research Tasks or setting a Blaziken that has Mega Evolved as a Buddy and taking it on walks.
Pokemon Go Mega Blaziken stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
As a dual Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon, Mega Blaziken has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | 168 | 190 | 4704 |
Mega Blaziken Fast Moves
- Counter (Fighting/STAB)
- Fire Spin (Fire/STAB)
Mega Blaziken Charged Moves
- Focus Blast (Fighting/STAB)
- Brave Bird (Flying)
- Overheat (Fire/STAB)
- Blaze Kick (Fire/STAB)
- Stone Edge (Rock/Elite TM)
- Blast Burn (Fire/STAB/Elite TM)
- Frustration (Normal/Shadow Pokemon)
- Return (Normal/Purified Pokemon)
Mega Blaziken resistances
Mega Blaziken weaknesses
That’s everything you need to know to get Mega Blaziken in Pokemon Go. For more guides, check out our list of the Best Pokemon for competitive play, as well as the Best Elite Fast TMs and the Best Elite Charged TMs. If you want your Pokemon to become your Buddy, learn How to get Best Buddy status.