Pokémon GO: Mega-Absol Counters – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Do you want to challenge Mega Absol in Pokémon GO? We show you the best counters to take on the Pokémon in raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega Absol? Absol is a Pokémon that has been around since Generation 3. It is a Dark-type Pokémon and can undergo Mega Evolution.

When does Mega Absol come? On Sunday, March 23, 2025, there will be a raid day featuring Mega Absol. Here you will have the chance to complete many raids against the monster.

We will show you the best counters against Mega Absol and explain which types it has weaknesses against (type effectiveness).

Defeating Mega Absol in Raids – With These Counters

1. Mega Lucario with Aura Sphere and Power-Up Punch
2. Mega Scizor with Counter and X-Scissor
3. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
4. Lucario with Aura Sphere and Power-Up Punch
5. Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
6. Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
7. Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
8. Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane
9. Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
10. Shadow Machoke with Counter and Dynamic Punch
11. Mega Pinsir with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
12. Shadow Hariyama with Aura Sphere and Dynamic Punch
13. Mega Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
14. Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
15. Tapu Koko with Quick Attack and Nature’s Wrath
16. Mega Beedrill with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
17. Mega Gallade with Low Kick and Close Combat
18. Mega Lopunny with Double Kick and Focus Blast
19. Shadow Pinsir with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
20. Shadow Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor

Weaknesses of Mega Absol: Mega Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon. This makes it vulnerable to attacks from Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types.

So you should primarily rely on attacks from these types when challenging the Pokémon.

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Is there a Shiny version of Mega Absol? Yes. If you’re lucky, you might also encounter the Shiny version of Absol. If you trigger the Mega Evolution for the Pokémon, you will receive the Shiny form of Mega Absol.

How many trainers are needed? If you have a high level and have very good counter Pokémon, you can defeat the Pokémon alone. To complete the battle more quickly or if you don’t have perfect counters, you should bring more trainers with you.

If you want to prepare your teams in advance and save time when joining the raid lobby, there is a good way to do so. Check out our tips for organizing raid teams to show up well-prepared for the raid.