Pokemon GO Mega Pidgeot raid guide: Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

Pokemon GO Mega Pidgeot is returning as a raid boss from September 9, 2025, at 10 am local time, and it will remain in the limelight until September 16, 2025, at 10 am local time.

If players are hoping to capture a Pidgeot of their own or get some Mega Energy to Mega Evolve one they already have, this time frame of Mega Raids will be a great opportunity to do so.

However, Mega Pidgeot won't just give up its energy willingly, and Pokemon GO trainers will have to defeat it in a Mega Raid first.

Fortunately, there are plenty of Pokemon and moves that can counter Mega Pidgeot effectively. This means the raid can be completed quickly to get the maximum rewards possible.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Pidgeot raids

The best picks to use against Mega Pidgeot are:

• White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
• Regieleki with Lock-On and Thunder Cage
• Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
• Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
• Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker

Mega Pidgeot as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Best Ice-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Pidgeot

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
White Kyurem	Ice Fang	Ice Burn
Black Kyurem	Dragon Tail	Freeze Shock
Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche
Shadow Weavile	Ice Shard	Triple Axel
Baxcalibur	Ice Fang	Avalanche

Best Electric-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Pidgeot

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Regieleki	Lock-On	Thunder Cage
Shadow Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Shadow Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Shadow Magnezone	Volt Switch	Wild Charge
Zekrom	Charge Beam	Fusion Bolt

Best Rock-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Pidgeot

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Shadow Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker
Shadow Rampardos	Smack Down	Rock Slide
Shadow Tyrantrum	Rock Throw	Meteor Beam
Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down	Stone Edge
Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide

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What are Mega Pidgeot's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Weaknesses:

• Electric (160%)
• Ice (160%)
• Rock (160%)

Resistances:

• Ghost (39.1%)
• Ground (39.1%)
• Bug (62.5%)
• Grass (62.5%)

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Mega Pidgeot raids?

Yes, you can take Mega Pidgeot down on your own. But make sure to plan your team well and capitalize on its weaknesses to end this battle faster.

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Shiny odds from Mega Pidgeot raids in Pokemon GO

Mega Pidgeot and its shiny variant (Image via The Pokemon Company)

There is a 1-in-128 chances of a beaten Pidgeot from a Mega raid would be a shiny encounter. That said, these odds don't assure the 128th win will be a sure shot at a shiny Pidgeot.

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Pidgeot 100% CP from raids (hundo CP)

• No weather boost: 1,855 - 1,937 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Partly Cloudy or Windy): 2,319 - 2,422 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Pokemon GO Mega Pidgeot stats and moves as a raid boss

• Combat Power: 38,576
• Attack: 280
• Defense: 175
• Stamina: 9,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Wing Attack*, Steel Wing, Air Slash, and Gust*
• Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Air Cutter*, Hurricane, Brave Bird, and Feather Dance

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