Best counters to Mega Heracross raids in Pokemon GO: Weaknesses, Shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

The points of interest, as Mega Heracross raids return in Pokemon GO, are the best counters, weaknesses to exploit, shiny odds, hundo CP, and more. The creature returns to Mega Raids on April 13, 2025, from 2 - 5 pm local time as part of the Sparring Partners Raid Day event.

This Pokemon GO Mega Heracross raid guide covers everything you need to know to take down the creature. It also delves into peripheral information that will help you in the post-battle scenario.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Heracross raids

The best counters to Mega Heracross are Flying-type creatures like Mega Rayquaza (Air Slash / Dragon Ascent), Mega or Shadow Salamance (Fire Fang / Fly), Incarnate Forme Enamorus (Fairy Wind / Fly), Shadow Moltres (Wing Attack / Sky Attack), and Yveltal (Gust / Oblivion Wing).

Mega Heracross in the anime (Image via TPC)

Here is a breakdown of the other top counters for Mega Heracross raids in Pokemon GO:

Flying-type counters to Mega Heracross

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega/Regular Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent
Shadow Moltres	Air Slash	Sky Attack
Shadow Staraptor	Gust	Fly
Shadow Ho-Oh	Extrasensory	Brave Bird
Yveltal	Gust	Oblivion Wing

Fairy-type counters to Mega Heracross

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega/Shadow Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Incarnate Forme Enamorus	Fairy Wind	Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Lele	Astonish	Nature's Madness
Zacian	Snarl	Play Rough
Xerneas	Geomancy	Moonblast

Fire-type counters to Mega Heracross

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega/Shadow Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Mega Charizard Y or X	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Shadow Heatran	Fire Spin	Magma Storm
Shadow Chandelure	Fire Spin	Overheat
Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare

Psychic-type counters to Mega Heracross

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Shadow/Regular Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Psystrike
Mega Latios	Zen Headbutt	Luster Purge
Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic
Mega Gallade	Psycho Cut	Psychic
Shadow/Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Psychic
Shadow Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Psychic

Use the following search strings to find the best counters to Mega Heracross in your Pokemon GO collections:

• Flying&@Flying&cp2000-
• Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-
• Psychic&@Psychic&cp2000-
• Fire&@Fire&cp2000-

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What is strong against Pokemon GO Mega Heracross raids?

Flying-, Fairy-, Psychic-, and Fire-type attacks are strong against Mega Heracross because of its Bug- and Fighting-typing.

What does Mega Heracross resist?

Mega Heracross resists the following types:

• Bug
• Dark
• Fighting
• Grass
• Ground

Do not use these types of creatures for the best results.

Use our Pokemon Type Calculator to find out more about Mega Heracross' type matchups.

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Can Pokemon GO Mega Heracross raids be soloed?

Yes, it is possible to solo defeat Mega Heracross raids in Pokemon GO with the right counters. In fact, given its double weakness to Flying-type damage, if you have a fully powered-up Mega Rayquaza or Mega Salamance, you can run through these raids on your own in half the assigned time.

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Shiny odds from Mega Heracross raids in Pokemon GO

Shiny Heracross and Mega Heracross (Image via TPC)

Usually, there is a 1-in-128 chance of getting a Shiny Heracross after beating these raids. However, during the Sparring Partners Raid Day event, the chance of getting a shiny encounter will be boosted to 1-in-10 or 10%.

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Mega Heracross 100% CP from raids (hundo CP)

The 100% IV Heracross without weather boost will have 1,772 CP while ones caught in Rainy or Cloudy weather will have 2,215 CP.

Here is a breakdown of its minimum and maximum CPs in different weather conditions:

• No weather boost: 1,693 - 1,772 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rainy or Cloudy): 2,116 - 2,215 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Mega Heracross raid boss stats and moves in Pokemon GO

• Combat Power: 51,078
• Attack: 334
• Defense: 223
• Stamina: 9,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Counter and Struggle Bug
• Charged Attacks: Close Combat, Earthquake, Megahorn, Rock Blast, and Upper Hand

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FAQ

1) Is Mega Heracross good in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Mega Heracross is the best Bug-type attacker and the second-best Fighting-type attacker.

2) How to get Mega Heracross in Pokemon GO

You can get Mega Heracross by giving a regular Heracross 200 Mega Energy, which can be collected from raids.

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