Take on Mega Altaria in Pokémon GO with our Raid Guide.
Mega Altaria is back in Pokémon GO Mega Raids for the rest of the season, until December 3rd. This Pokémon has a unique Fairy and Dragon-typing, which makes it an interesting prospect in the game.
However, in terms of a Raid Attacker, Mega Altaria is not a good Pokémon at all. Common Pokémon like Granbull, Primarina and Hatterene are all better Fairy-type attackers.
So, grinding for Mega Altaria is purely about the Raid Rewards and potential candy and XP bonuses that Mega Pokémon can get you.
Here is everything you need to know to take on Mega Altaria in Pokémon GO.
Best Mega Altaria counters in Pokémon GO:
Mega Altaria has a weakness to Fairy, Ice, Poison and Steel-type attacks. It has a resistance to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass and Water-type attacks. Here are the best Mega Altaria counters in Pokémon GO:
 Dusk Mane Necrozma Metal Claw & Sunsteel Strike |  Mega Gardevoir Charm & Dazzling Gleam |  Metagross Bullet Punch & Meteor Mash |  Mega Gengar Lick & Sludge Bomb |  Nihilego Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb |  Mega Aggron Iron Tail & Heavy Slam |  Mega Beedrill Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb |  Dawn Wings Necrozma Metal Claw & Moongeist Beam |  Melmetal Thunder Shock & Double Iron Bash |  Dialga Metal Claw & Iron Head |  Origin Forme Dialga Metal Claw & Iron Head |  Excadrill Metal Claw & Iron Head |
There are a lot of good Pokémon to use when battling Mega Altaria in Pokémon GO. By far the best choice is Dusk Mane Necrozma, a powerful Pokémon last seen during GO Fest 2024. While we are getting a Necrozma Fusion Raid Day this won't be in time to take on these Mega Raids.
What is great about Dusk Mane Necrozma, is that it isn't a Mega Pokémon but is just as powerful as one. That lets you use a Mega Pokémon like Mega Gardevoir alongside them. Other great choices include Nihilego and Origin Forme Dialga that both featured in the recent Pokémon GO Wild Area event. Hopefully that means Trainers have both of these Pokémon.
For a budget option, Excadrill is also a very good counter to Mega Altaria in Pokémon GO.
Can Mega Altaria be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, the Altaria you encounter after the Raid can be shiny in Pokémon GO.
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Altaria candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Fairy and Drgaon-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve to get more Altaria candy:
- Ampharos
- Sceptile
- Altaria
- Salamence
- Latias
- Latios
- Rayquaza
- Garchomp
- Gardevoir
- Mawile
- Altaria
- Diance
Excitingly, Mega Gardevoir is both a top counter for Mega Altaria but will also get you bonus candy and XP after the Raid.
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Altaria in Pokémon GO?
You will need three Trainers minimum to beat Mega Altaria in Pokémon GO. Lower level Trainers should aim for a group of at least five. Don't forget that the faster you beat a Mega Raid in Pokémon GO, the more Mega Energy you will get.
What is the Altaria Pokémon GO 100% IV?
Here are the Mega Altaria 100% IV Hundo CP's to keep your eyes out for after the Raid:
- 1807 CP
- 2259 CP (Weather boost)
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | - | - |
| Windy | The Altaria you encounter after the Raid will be a higher CP. | Mega Altaria's Dragon-type moves will do more damage. |
| Partly Cloudy | - | - |
| Cloudy | The Altaria you encounter after the Raid will be a higher CP. Your Fairy-type Pokémon will do more damage. | Mega Altaria's Fairy-type attacks will do more damage. |
| Snow | Your Steel-type Pokémon will do more damage. | - |
| Rainy | - | - |
| Fog | - | - |
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