Pokemon Go Mega Steelix Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters

Mega Steelix is returning to Raids in Pokemon Go, but it won’t be easy to beat, so knowing its weaknesses and bringing the best counters into battle is key to success.

Mega Steelix is among the many Mega Evolutions available in the mobile game, in addition to ‘mons likeMega Garchomp, Mega Gardevoir, and Mega Diancie. However, Pokemon Go is still missing several forms, such as Mega Sharpedo and Mega Camerupt.

Mega Steelix in Pokemon Go

Mega Steelix will appear in Raids fromJanuary 24, 2024, to June 27, 2025.This will occur after the appearance of Mega Ampharos andMega Medicham.

This powerful Mega Evolution is sure to be a favorite among Trainers, but before you can get one for yourself, you’ll have to defeat it in battle. This guide will list the best counters you need to do exactly that.

Mega Steelix appearing in Pokemon Go

How to beat Mega Steelix in Pokemon Go

If you want to beat Mega Steelix in Pokemon Go’s Mega Raid Battles, you’ll need to create a team of counters that can target its weaknesses, and team up with at least four or five other Trainers for help.

Mega Steelix will appear in Mega Raids fromWednesday, January 24 at 10AMuntilWednesday, January 31 at 10AMlocal time.

Mega Steelix best counters in Pokemon Go

These are some of the best counters you can use to defeat Mega Steelix:

Mega Steelix weaknesses in Pokemon Go

Just like its base form, Mega Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak againstFighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves. Take your best counters of these types into battle.

Mega Steelix has a huge amount of type resistances, so Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, and Steel-type attacks won’t affect it. Avoid using these wherever possible.

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How to get Mega Steelix in Pokemon Go

As with any Mega Evolution in Pokemon Go, you can’t catch Mega Steelix in its Mega Evolved form, but you will be able to catch it in its base form when you defeat it.

Once you’ve caught a Steelix, you’ll need to save200 Mega Energyfor its initial Mega Evolution and40 Mega Energyfor every subsequent Mega Evolution, as long as you use the same Steelix each time.

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