Pokémon GO: Mega Steelix Counters – 20 best attackers in the raid guide

The best counters against Mega Steelix in Pokémon GO in the raid guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat Mega Steelix in raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega Steelix? Steelix is a Pokémon from the second generation and belongs to the Steel and Ground types.

When does Mega Steelix appear? You can find the boss starting March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM in raids. It will be available until March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Here, we show you the best counters against Mega Steelix and what types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Mega Steelix Raid Strategy – Use these counters

1. Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
2. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
3. Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Aura Sphere
4. Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
5. Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
6. Keldeo with Low Kick and Secret Sword
7. Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
8. Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Aura Sphere
9. Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
10. Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
11. Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
12. Blacephalon with Incinerate and Mind Blown
13. Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
14. Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
15. Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
16. Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm
17. Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
18. Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
19. Shadow Moltres with Fire Spin and Overheat
20. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword

Weaknesses of Mega Steelix: The Pokémon belongs to the Ground and Steel types and has weaknesses against Fighting, Ground, Fire, and Water. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Steelix.

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Is there a Shiny Steelix? Yes, with luck, you can catch the shiny version of Steelix after a raid. If you then use the Mega Evolution, this will also be shiny.

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have already reached a fairly high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Mega Steelix with two players. With lower levels but strong counters, you should play it safe with more trainers.