How to solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

Players wishing to solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO Mega Raids will be happy to know that the feat is achievable. The creature makes its debut in Niantic's mobile game during the upcoming Raid Day event on January 11, 2025. Subsequently, you can find it in Mega Raids from January 16 - 24, 2025.

Given how strong the raid boss is, only a few creatures can solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO Mega Raids — some even requiring specific conditions to fulfill the task. This article covers everything you need to know on the subject.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Best counters to solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

The following creatures are your best counters and their movesets if you wish to solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO:

• Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
• Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
• Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Mega Gallade Raid Day promo (Image via TPC)

Before we get into the breakdown of the conditions under which each of these critters can help you defeat Mega Gallade on your own, take a look at the raid boss' stats and attributes:

• Type: Psychic and Fighting
• Combat Power: 50,635
• Attack: 326
• Defense: 230
• Stamina: 9,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Confusion, Low Kick, Charm, and Psycho Cut
• Charged Attacks: Close Combat, Psychic, and Leaf Blade
• Weaknesses: Flying, Ghost, and Fairy

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Best strategies to solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

There are four approaches you can take based on the weather conditions, creatures available to you, and the Mega Gallade's moveset in the raid. The last factor can be a bit difficult to gauge, but you can get an estimate of it based on the creatures the game recommends.

Mega Gallade in the anime (Image via TPC)

Based on the weather conditions, here are the strategies you can employ to solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO:

No weather boost

Your best bet is to use a fully powered-up Mega Rayquaza (with its best moveset) as the solo attacker. Level 50 Dawn Wings Necrozma with Moongeist Beam will also be equally effective, but it takes slightly longer to get the job done.

If you are lucky enough to find a raid boss with Low Kick and Close Combat, Mega Gengar can also get the job done. However, this is not the most reliable way to go about it.

Windy weather

If you find yourself in Windy weather, there's a host of Flying-type options (as long as they are at level 50) in addition to the three creatures mentioned above. The best options are:

• Shadow or Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
• Regular Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Shadow Moltres with Wing Attack and Sky Attack
• Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Fly

Foggy weather

Mega Gengar has a much easier time taking down Mega Gallade raids in Foggy weather. However, it still struggles against the critter's Psychic-type movesets. The following Ghost-types can help you get the results you want under these conditions:

• Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
• Shadow Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball

Cloudy weather

The only creature that can take advantage of Cloudy weather to solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO is Mega Gardevoir.

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Tips and tricks to solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

Keep the following things in mind to overcome this challenge easily:

• When using the best counters to Mega Gallade, it is best to stick to one creature and have another as a backup so you don't get kicked out of the raid.
• Try to pause the battle when your main attacker is about to faint, and heal it. This way you can save on Revives.
• Prepare your battle party beforehand, but keep an eye out for the automated suggestions. If you can predict the raid boss' moveset and it seems unfavorable to your team choice, it's best to quit and enter the battle again to reset the moves.

Following the suggestions in this article will help you solo defeat Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO.

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