Now that Mega Evolutions have undergone a complete retooling in Pokémon GO, you will find that they are actually effective and efficient to use now, compared to what they were less than 6 months ago. Now that you can use these amazing powers more often, and with great results, you'll start to find Mega Raids to be worth more of your time, and you'll have to be prepared to use it for Mega Slowbro.
Who will you need to bring to the table for this fight? Are you able to get your hands on a Shiny version of this monster? Let's dive into all the details you'll need to know, as you prepare to battle this silly but adorable Pokemon in this new series of Mega Raid Battles. Here's everything you need to know about the next Mega Slowbro Mega Raids in Pokemon GO!
Calendars you raid Mega Slowbro
If you're looking to add another powerful Mega Pokemon to your team, you'll want to make sure you're geared up and ready by August 18 at 10:00 a.m. to August 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time, so you have time to add one or more to your Pokedex. Make sure you have some Spare Pokemon storage readyso you can keep track of all the monsters you catch after your battles.
Can Mega Slowbro be brilliant in Pokemon GO?
If you are looking to get your hands on a shiny pokemonyou will have a few chances to do it with Mega Slowbroas they have a Shiny variant in the game! You won't know if the one you met is shiny until you defeat it, so keep your eyes peeled after the battle for a Slowbro violet, rather than their normal pink version. You'll also know you've encountered a Shiny Pokemon if you see a star flash before the start of the capture, and a icon next to their name showing that they are brilliant.
Mega Slowbro Raid Guide - Resistances, Vulnerabilities & Counters
If you want to add any of these mega-sized monsters to your team, you'll need a surprisingly good team to take them down. They are loaded on the Defensive side, and while they may not be as strong as some of the other raid mobs, you might still have many challenges getting them down to your size. Let's find out what motivates them and which Pokémon you'll need to bring into battle to ensure a victory.
Mega Slowbro Resistances – 63% damage taken
- Lutte
- Steel
- Feu
- Water (ml)
- Psychic
- Ice
Mega Slowbro Vulnerabilities – 160% damage taken
- Thumbtack
- Ghost
- Herbe
- Electric
- Dark
On an even playing field, you'll have plenty of choice on who to take into battle, so make sure you have a strong team with any strong Pokemon of the above types, and you should be able to claim one of these quite easily. However, if you want to know the best Pokemon to counter them with, make sure you have a team with one of these monsters on it.
| Pokemon name | fast attack | Charged Attack |
| Chandelier | Hexagon | shadow ball |
| Thundurus (Therian form) | Thunder clap | Thunder clap |
| gengar | Lick | shadow ball |
| Hydroregion | Bit | brutal swing |
| elective | Thunder clap | Wild Charge |
| Pink | razor foil | solar beam |
And that's all you need to know before jumping into this Mega Evolution battle! If you need more help or want to see what's on the horizon for the game, be sure to check out our Pokémon GO guide sectionwhere you can see what's happening for the next Spotlight Hourhow to use Daily Adventure Incense to find it Exciting Legendary Pokemon, and what are you going must complete for your Field Research tasks and rewards!
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