How to solo defeat Mega Salamence in Pokemon GO Mega Raids?

Players wishing to solo defeat Mega Salamence in Pokemon GO Mega Raids would be happy to know that it can be done. Mega Salamence was introduced in Pokemon GO in January 2023, and since then it has appeared in Mega Raids several times.

The latest cycle of Pokemon GO Mega Salamence raids starts at 10 am local time on November 11 and ends at 10 am local time on November 18, 2024.

While Mega Salamence is no doubt a formidable opponent, there exist creatures in the game that are capable of taking it down on their own. This article discusses how you can solo defeat Mega Salamence in Pokemon GO Mega Raids.

Note: This article is based on Pokebattler.com simulations. Actual results may vary based on factors like IV, weather, app performance, internet stability, and so on.

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How to solo defeat Mega Salamence in Pokemon GO

Mega Salamence in the anime (Image via TPC_

Before delving into the best counters that can solo defeat Mega Salamence raids in Pokemon GO, take a look at the creature's stats and potential moveset as a raid boss:

• Type: Dragon and Flying
• Combat Power: 50,285
• Attack: 310
• Defense: 251
• Stamina: 9,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Bite, Dragon Tail, Fire Fang
• Charged Attacks: Draco Meteor, Fire Blast, Fly, Hydro Pump
• Weaknesses: Dragon, Fairy, Rock (160%), and Ice (256%)

Being a Mega Raid, you get 300 seconds to take down the raid boss. While you can go in with up to 19 other raiders, the goal is to solo defeat Mega Salamence in Pokemon GO. Here is a breakdown of the Pocket Monsters you need and the conditions you must fulfill to achieve this goal.

When the weather is Windy, Level 50 Mega Rayqyaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe can defeat Mega Salamance raids on its own in 277.6 seconds.

In Snowy weather, the following Level 50 Pocket Monsters can comfortably solo defeat Mega Salamence in Pokemon GO:

• Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
• Baxcalibur with Ice Fang and Avalanche
• Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
• Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
• Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Triple Axel
• Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
• Shadow Articuno with Frost Breath and Triple Axel
• Mega Glale with Frost Breath and Avalanche
• Mega Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Weather Ball

You should note that each of these creatures can take down Mega Salamance raids on its own within the 300-second limit with multiple re-lobbies. A combination of them can also work, but unfortunately, all such combinations cannot be tested.

If you are going in with one or more of these counters, make sure to carry a sufficient amount of Max Revives so that you don't waste time separately reviving and healing the attackers.

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