Pokémon GO: Defeat Mega Ampharos – The 20 best counters in the raid guide

The best counters against Mega-Ampharos in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat Mega-Ampharos in Mega Raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Ampharos? Ampharos is a Pokémon from the second generation of Pokémon. It is the evolution of Voltilamm and Waaty and belongs to the Electric and Dragon types in its Mega form. In Pokémon GO, you can battle its Mega form in Mega Raids.

When is Mega-Ampharos in raids? You can find the boss from January 25 to February 4, 2026 in Mega Raids of Pokémon GO. Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Ampharos and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Mega-Ampharos counters in raid

1. Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon
2. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
3. Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
4. Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
5. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
6. Shadow Knakrack with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
7. White Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Ice Burn
8. Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
9. Mega Salamance with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
10. Mega Sceptile with Fury Cutter and Breaking Swipe
11. Palkia (Origin) with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend
12. Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw
13. Dialga (Origin) with Dragon Breath and Roar of Time
14. Haxorus with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
15. Shadow Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
16. Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
17. Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
18. Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
19. Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
20. Shadow Salamance with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor

Weaknesses of Mega-Ampharos: The Pokémon is of the Electric and Dragon types and has weaknesses against Ground, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Ampharos.

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Is there a Shiny Mega-Ampharos? Yes, you can also catch Mega-Ampharos as Shiny. You need some luck in the raid for that. In the following graphic, we show you what the Shiny looks like:

How many trainers do you need? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are at a high level, you can, with a bit of luck, defeat the monster alone. However, for safety, you should rely on multiple trainers.

If you are preparing for the raid, you should already assemble your team in advance. This way, you not only have the assurance that you always enter with your optimal setup, but you can also save some time in each individual raid: Tips for Organizing Raid Teams.