Mega Absol is among the coolest Gen 3 Pokemon to receive a revamped design when Mega Evolutions were introduced to the franchise, and here is how players can counter this Dark-type doggo in Pokemon GO.
Mega Absol Weaknesses & Type Effectiveness
Absol is a pure Dark-type Pokemon, making it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type moves. But there are very few types you’ll need to avoid, as Mega Absol raids aren’t the most challenging battles the game has to offer.
| Pokemon | Type | Vulnerable To | Strong Against | Resistant To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mega Absol | Dark | Fighting Bug Fairy | Psychic Ghost | Psychic Ghost Dark |
More than anything, you’ll want to avoid taking Pokemon that are Psychic or Ghost-type, as Mega Absol’s Dark-type moves are Super Effective against them. With the added power from Mega Evolving, these two types won’t last long in combat.
Best Mega Absol Counters in Pokemon GO
Pokemon with Fighting-type moves are your best bet when heading into Mega Absol raids. The list below are the ten best counters to Mega Absol. Some are exclusive to limited-time raids, while others are easily obtainable through daily play.
| Pokemon | Moveset |
|---|---|
 Terrakion | Double Kick Sacred Sword |
 Machamp (Shadow) | Counter Dynamic Punch |
 Mega Blaziken/ Blaziken (Shadow) | Counter Focus Blast |
 Mega Gardevoir/ Gardevoir (Shadow) | Charm Dazzling Gleam |
 Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail Dragon Ascent |
 Hariyama (Shadow) | Counter Dynamic Punch |
 Conkeldurr | Counter Dynamic Punch |
 Granbull (Shadow) | Charm Play Rough |
 Volcarona | Bug Bite Bug Buzz |
 Mega Beedrill | Bug Bite X-Scissor |
How To Beat Mega Absol Raids in Pokemon GO
Mega Absol isn’t the most powerful Mega Evolution in the franchise. Even in raids against Psychic or Ghost-type bosses, Mega Absol falls to the wayside as there are several other Dark-type Pokemon with stronger attack powers.
With that said, we advise taking around five trainers into Mega Absol raids. Make sure their teams consist of high-level Fighting types with CPs between 3500 and 4000. You can easily find raid-ready teammates by using the PokemonGoFriends subreddit or the Pokebattler Raid Party app.
If this Mega Evolution isn’t one you want to add to your roster, take a look at our Pokemon GO Raid schedule to see which bosses are coming to a gym near you.
