Pokémon GO brings Mega-Calamanero. We show you the best counters against this Pokémon here.
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Mega-Calamanero is causing a stir during the global Kalos Tour in Pokémon GO.
It will be available on Sunday, March 1, 2025, worldwide – that is, on the second day of the tour event.
We will show you which counters to use against Mega-Calamanero and which types are particularly effective against this Pokémon.
Weaknesses of Mega-Calamanero: Mega-Calamanero is of the Dark and Psychic types. Thus, it is according to the elements list particularly weak against Bug-type attacks. Fairy-type attacks can also deal significant damage.
Defeating Mega-Calamanero in a Raid – With these Counters
- Mega-Pinsir with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
- Mega-Skaraborn with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
- Mega-Bibor with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
- Mega-Scherox with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
- Donarion with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
- Axantor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
- Ramoth with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
- Cavalanzas with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
- Genesect with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
- Katagami with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
- Scherox with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
- Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
- Infernopod with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
- Cerapendra with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
- Sichlor with Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz
Things you should consider: Two points are interesting.
- The shadow versions of the mentioned attackers are even better if available.
- Fairy-type attackers also have an advantage against Mega-Calamanero but are still significantly weaker than the Bug counterparts. Options in the Fairy category could be Mega-Gardevoir, Xerneas, Zacian in its Crowned Form, or Shadow Gardevoir. However, it is best to stick with Bug.
Can Calamanero be Shiny? Yes, it should be possible to catch Calamanero as Shiny as well.
How many trainers are needed? With two trainers, it should be possible to defeat Mega-Calamanero in a Mega Raid; it becomes easier with three trainers. This only applies to regular Mega Raids. If the Pokémon appears in Super Mega Raids, more will be needed. You can read everything about Super Mega Raids here.
