The best counters against Mega-Firnontor in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.
What is Mega-Firnontor? Firnontor originates from the third generation of Pokémon games and is of the Ice type. Through Mega Evolution, it becomes Mega-Firnontor, which is also of the Ice type.
When does Mega-Firnontor come? You can find the boss starting from December 15th at 10:00 AM local time in Pokémon GO. It will remain in the game until January 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time. Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Firnontor and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega-Firnontor in Raids – With these counters
- Mega-Lohgock with Counter and Lohekanonade
- Mega-Glurak Y with Fire Spin and Lohekanonade
- Crypto-Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Terrakium with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
- Crypto-Entei with Fire Fang and Overheat
- Mega-Hundemon with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
- Crypto-Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Sacred Fire+
- Mega-Glurak X with Fire Spin and Lohekanonade
- Crypto-Lavados with Fire Spin and Overheat
- Crypto-Machomei with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Reshiram with Fire Fang and Overheat
- Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Edge and Rock Slide
- Crypto-Tornupto with Incinerate and Lohekanonade
- Flampivian with Fire Fang and Overheat
- Crypto-Magbrant with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
- Crypto-Glurak with Fire Spin and Lohekanonade
- Crypto-Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Crypto-Despotar with Catapult and Stone Edge
Weaknesses of Mega-Firnontor: The Pokémon is of the Ice type and is therefore weak against Fighting, Rock, Steel, and Fire. So in raids, focus primarily on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Mega-Firnontor.
Are there Shiny Mega-Firnontor? Yes, you can catch Shiny Firnontor after Mega Raids in Pokémon GO. If you then evolve the Shiny with a Mega Evolution, Mega-Firnontor will also be shiny.
How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at a high level, you can defeat the boss with two or three players. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are advantageous.