Pokemon Go Mega Steelix Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters
NianticMega Steelix is returning to Raids in Pokemon Go, but it won’t be easy to beat, so knowing its weaknesses and bringing the best counters into battle is key to success.
Mega Steelix is among the many Mega Evolutions available in the mobile game, in addition to ‘mons like Mega Garchomp, Mega Gardevoir, and Mega Diancie. However, Pokemon Go is still missing several forms, such as Mega Sharpedo and Mega Camerupt.
Mega Steelix will appear in Raids from January 24, 2024, to January 31, 2024. This will occur after the appearance of Mega Ampharos and Mega Medicham.
This powerful Mega Evolution is sure to be a favorite among Trainers, but before you can get one for yourself, you’ll have to defeat it in battle. This guide will list the best counters you need to do exactly that.
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THE POKEMON COMPANYHow to beat Mega Steelix in Pokemon Go
If you want to beat Mega Steelix in Pokemon Go’s Mega Raid Battles, you’ll need to create a team of counters that can target its weaknesses, and team up with at least four or five other Trainers for help.
Mega Steelix will appear in Mega Raids from Wednesday, January 24 at 10AM until Wednesday, January 31 at 10AM local time.
Mega Steelix best counters in Pokemon Go
These are some of the best counters you can use to defeat Mega Steelix:
| Pokemon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
| Mega Charizard Y | Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
| Mega Blastoise | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Origin Pulse |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
| Mega Swampert | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter | Blast Burn |
| Shadow Moltres | Fire Spin | Overheat |
| Heatran | Fire Spin | Flamethrower |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Mega Steelix weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Just like its base form, Mega Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves. Take your best counters of these types into battle.
Mega Steelix has a huge amount of type resistances, so Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, and Steel-type attacks won’t affect it. Avoid using these wherever possible.
How to get Mega Steelix in Pokemon Go
As with any Mega Evolution in Pokemon Go, you can’t catch Mega Steelix in its Mega Evolved form, but you will be able to catch it in its base form when you defeat it.
Once you’ve caught a Steelix, you’ll need to save 200 Mega Energy for its initial Mega Evolution and 40 Mega Energy for every subsequent Mega Evolution, as long as you use the same Steelix each time.
That’s everything you need to know about Mega Steelix! Make sure you visit our Pokemon Go home page for more guides, news, and leaks.
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