Pokemon GO adds new Pokemon to the rotation of Raid battles regularly. This month, players will have the exciting opportunity to catch a debut Mega Pokemon appearing in Mega Raids!
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Mega Heracross is a great Bug-type Mega Pokemon that Pokemon GO players have been anxiously anticipating since Mega evolution first appeared in the game. Players may have a tough time taking down this Raid if they don’t come prepared, but this guide can help!
Best Counters For Mega Heracross
Players hoping to take down this Mega Pokemon with speed should rely on type weaknesses to ensure success. Since Mega Heracross is Bug and Fighting-type, the best type to bring into battle is, by far, Flying-type Pokemon! Players also have the option to bring a Pokemon into battle with Fire, Psychic, or Fairy-type moves as those will all be super effective as well. Flying-type moves will deal 256% of their normal damage, while Fire, Psychic, and Fairy-type attacks will deal 160% of their normal damage.
The tables below will help players find viable options for this battle. The first table lists the best Mega Pokemon for the fight. There are only three options listed since players are locked to having one Mega Pokemon active at a time, while the second table lists six great Pokemon options. All Pokemon listed will include the best move set to equip them with as well! Players don’t need a Mega Pokemon when battling a Mega Heracross, but it will make things easier by giving a boost to moves of the same type.
Best Mega Pokemon
|
Pokemon |
Type |
Best Fast Attack |
Best Charged Attack |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mega Rayquaza |
 |
Dragon & Flying-type |
Air Slash |
Hurricane* |
|
Mega Pidgeot |
 |
Normal & Flying-type |
Gust* |
Hurricane |
|
Mega Charizard Y |
 |
Fire & Flying-type |
Wing Attack* |
Fire Blast |
*Some moves are no longer available to certain Pokemon and players need to use an Elite TM in order to equip the Pokemon with this move.
Best Base Pokemon
|
Pokemon |
Type |
Best Fast Attack |
Best Charged Attack |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rayquaza |
 |
Flying & Dragon-type |
Air Slash |
Hurricane* |
|
Moltres |
 |
Fire & Flying-type |
Wing Attack |
Sky Attack* |
|
Yveltal |
 |
Dark & Flying-type |
Gust |
Hurricane |
|
Charizard |
 |
Fire & Flying-type |
Air Slash |
Overheat |
|
Honchkrow |
 |
Dark & Flying-type |
Peck |
Sky Attack |
|
Blaziken |
 |
Fire & Fighting-type |
Fire Spin |
Brave Bird |
*Some moves are no longer available to certain Pokemon and players need to use an Elite TM in order to equip the Pokemon with this move.
Can Mega Heracross Be Shiny?
Shiny hunters rejoice! Mega Heracross can be shiny in Pokemon GO! When players successfully defeat this Pokemon in battle, it will revert to its normal form and players can then capture it using Premier Balls. When the catch encounter begins, players will know whether or not they’ve secured a shiny Pokemon. Shiny Heracross is hard to miss thanks to its distinct pink coloration.
How To Catch A Perfect IV Mega Heracross
Players hoping to get their hands on a Mega Heracross with perfect stats should keep an eye out for the specific CP value that denotes a 100% IV. These values will be different depending on the weather. If there is a weather-boost currently active at the time of the Raid battle (this will be Cloudy or Rainy weather for Mega Heracross), then the perfect CP value will be 3439. If there is any weather aside from those two types, the perfect CP will be 2751.
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