Mega Skarmory is making its debut in Pokemon Go during the upcoming Super Mega Raid Day on Saturday, June 27. This new Mega-Evolved form brings a significant power boost to the already formidable Skarmory, transforming it into a high-speed attacker with a striking appearance of golden armor and razor-sharp talons.
For players preparing to take on this new Raid boss, understanding Mega Skarmory's weaknesses, selecting the best counters, and choosing the optimal moveset is crucial. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to defeat Mega Skarmory effectively in battle.
Mega Skarmory Raid Day Hours And Bonuses
Mega Skarmory will only appear in Super Mega Raids on June 27, with events running from 2 to 5 PM local time. These Raids are more challenging than standard ones, requiring at least seven players, each with a Mega-Evolved Pokemon. However, the game has introduced several bonuses to help players participate more easily.
The Remote Raid Pass limit is temporarily increased to 20, and players can earn up to six free Raid Passes by spinning the Photo Discs at Gyms. Additionally, the chance to encounter shiny Skarmory after completing a Raid is also boosted. New Timed Research tasks will be available during the event, offering rewards that include the opportunity to catch Houndoom, a highly effective counter against Mega Skarmory.
Mega Skarmory Weaknesses
Despite its powerful appearance, Mega Skarmory retains its original Steel/Flying typing, which means its weaknesses remain the same as standard Skarmory. This makes it vulnerable to Fire and Electric type attacks. Understanding these weaknesses is key to building an effective team when facing Mega Skarmory in a Raid.
Best Mega Skarmory Counters
To maximize your chances of success, it's best to bring a team of Fire and Electric type Pokemon. These types deal extra damage when using attacks of their own type, making them ideal choices for countering Mega Skarmory. Here are some top recommendations for Fire and Electric type counters:
Fire
- Mega Charizard Y – Fast Attack: Fire Spin, Charged Attack: Blast Burn
- Mega Blaziken – Fast Attack: Fire Spin, Charged Attack: Blast Burn
- Entei – Fast Attack: Fire Spin, Charged Attack: Overheat
- Heatran – Fast Attack: Fire Spin, Charged Attack: Magma Storm
- Reshiram – Fast Attack: Fire Fang, Charged Attack: Fusion Flare
- Blacephalon – Fast Attack: Incinerate, Charged Attack: Mind Blown
- Cinderace – Fast Attack: Fire Spin, Charged Attack: Blast Burn
Electric
- Mega Ampharos – Fast Attack: Volt Switch, Charged Attack: Zap Cannon
- Mega Manectric – Fast Attack: Thunder Fang, Charged Attack: Wild Charge
- Raikou – Fast Attack: Thunder Shock, Charged Attack: Wild Charge
- Electivire – Fast Attack: Thunder Shock, Charged Attack: Wild Charge
- Zekrom – Fast Attack: Charge Beam, Charged Attack: Fusion Bolt
- Xurkitree – Fast Attack: Thunder Shock, Charged Attack: Discharge
- Regieleki – Fast Attack: Lock-On, Charged Attack: Thunder Cage
Best Moves For Mega Skarmory
Mega Skarmory's offensive capabilities are significantly enhanced upon Mega Evolving, making it one of the most powerful attackers in the game. If you're looking to maximize its Flying type advantage, the best moves to teach it are Air Slash as a Fast Attack and Sky Attack as a Charged Attack. These moves will help it deal massive damage to Fighting, Bug, and Grass type Pokemon.
Alternatively, if you prefer to use Mega Skarmory as a Steel type attacker, Steel Wing as a Fast Attack and Flash Cannon as a Charged Attack will be your best options. This combination makes it an effective counter against Rock, Ice, and Fairy type Pokemon.
