The best counters against Mega-Tohaido in Pokémon GO in the counter guide. MeinMMO shows you the best attackers and movesets against the boss.
What kind of Pokémon is that? Tohaido is a Water-Dark-type Pokémon that has existed since Generation 3. The monster is the evolution of Kanivanha.
The mega evolution of the monster is active from April 22, 2026, at 6:00 AM to April 28, 2026, at 10:00 PM. You can find and defeat the monster in Mega Raids during this time.
We will show you which counters you should use against the boss and what weaknesses Mega-Tohaido has (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega-Tohaido in raid – With these counters
- Mega-Lucario with Wave Crash and Aura Sphere
- Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
- Mega-Gewaldro with Leaf Blade and Flora Statue
- Mega-Lohgock with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Mega-Skaraborn with Counter and Evil Wind
- Crypto-Lohgock with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Crypto-Raikou with Thunder Shock and Aura Sphere
- Katagami with Leaf Blade and Sanctum Blade
- Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Zenith Stalker
- Crypto-Meistagrif with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Mega-Guardevoir with Charm and Fairy Wind
- Zekrom with Charge Beam and Cross Thunder
- Mega-Latios with Fire Breath and Aura Sphere
- Mega-Bisaflor with Vine Whip and Flora Statue
- Mega-Latias with Charm and Aura Sphere
- Crypto-Brigaron with Vine Whip and Flora Statue
- Mega-Voltenso with Thunder Fang and Electric Surge
- Lucario with Wave Crash and Aura Sphere
- Shaymin (Zenith Form) with Leaf Storm and Stun Spore
- Crypto-Gewaldro with Leaf Blade and Flora Statue
Weaknesses of Mega-Tohaido: Mega-Tohaido has the types Water and Dark, just like the regular form of Tohaido. It is therefore weak against attacks of the types Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric, and Fairy.
Is there a shiny Mega-Tohaido? Yes, if you’re lucky, you can also catch the shiny version of Tohaido after the battle.
How many trainers are needed? Mega-Tohaido is one of the comparatively weaker bosses in the game. If you have the best counters, you can defeat the monster on your own. If you don’t have them or want to play it safe, bring along additional trainers.
No matter how many trainers you start the battle with: You should already assemble your raid team before the battle. This ensures that you always start with your best team and saves you some time in each raid lobby: Tips for organizing raid teams in Pokémon GO.
Your opinion is important to us!
Do you like the article? Then let us know!