How to solo defeat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

Modified Nov 19, 2024 12:31 GMT

How to solo defeat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO Mega Raids — Can you solo defeat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO Mega Raids? (Image via TPC)

While not easy, it is possible to solo defeat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO Mega Raids. You require the right set of counters and appropriate strategies to take down the raid boss. It will take over Gyms around you from 10 am local time on November 18 and will stick around till 10 am local time on November 27, 2024.

This article will highlight the best counters and strategies to use if you wish to solo defeat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO Mega Raids.

Best counters and strategy to solo defeat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

It is possible to solo defeat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO Mega Raids (Image via TPC)

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Before looking at the best counters and strategy to take down Mega Ampharos, take a look at the creature's stats and attributes:

Type: Electric and Dragon
Combat Power: 42,282
Attack: 294
Defense: 203
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Charge Beam and Volt Switch
Charged Attacks: Brutal Swing, Focus Blast, Power Gem, Thunder, Thunder Punch, Trailblaze, and Zap Cannon
Weaknesses: Ground, Dragon, Fairy, and Ice

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When challenging this raid as a group, you can use a wide variety of counters, but only specific picks can help you solo defeat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO Mega Raids. Here is a detailed breakdown of the counters and the corresponding conditions required:

Level 40+ without weather boost

Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe

Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades

Level 50 without weather boost

Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades

Level 40+ with weather boost

Sunny/Clear

Primal or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm

Cloudy

Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Windy

Mega or regular Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Origin Forme Palkia with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend
Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw
Origin Forme Dialga with Dragon Breath and Roar of Time

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Keep the following things in mind when you enter this challenge:

Prepare your battle party in advance.
Use Max Revives to save time.
Use either Mega Rayquaza or Primal Groudon for maximum damage boost even if they are not as leveled-up.

As long as you bring the above-mentioned counters and follow the tips, you can easily solo defeat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO raids.

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Edited by Angad Sharma