Mega Skarmory Pokémon GO Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses, CP & Moveset

Mega Skarmory is one of the bulkiest Super Mega Raid bosses in Pokémon GO. Despite having only two weaknesses—Fire and Electric—its impressive defenses and ten type resistances make it a tougher raid than many trainers expect. Whether you're looking for the best raid counters, wondering how many players you'll need, checking the hundo CP, or deciding if Mega Skarmory is worth powering up, this guide covers everything you need before Raid Day.

Quick Summary

• Type: Steel / Flying
• Weaknesses: Fire, Electric
• Resistances: Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
• Recommended Trainers: 7–9
• Best Counter: Mega Charizard Y
• Can Be Shiny: Yes
• 100% IV CP: Level 20 – 1204, Level 25 – 1506

1. Mega Skarmory Raid Day Time & Event Bonuses

Mega Skarmory launched globally on June 27, 2026 during Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day. All raid spawns run from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.

• Super Mega Raids follow stricter rules than standard raids:
• Minimum 7 trainers per raid group
• Every player must keep a Mega-Evolved Pokemon active the whole fight
• Solo or duo clears are impossible, even for max-level players

All active event bonuses during the window:

1. Remote Raid Pass limit raised to 20
2. Spin Gym Photo Discs to earn up to 6 free daily Raid Passes
3. Higher shiny Skarmory spawn rate after every raid win

Timed Research tasks unlock during the event. Finishing tasks gives Houndoom encounters, a solid budget Fire counter for fighting Mega Skarmory.

 

2. Mega Skarmory Weaknesses & Type Resistances

Unlike some Pokémon whose Mega Evolution changes their typing, Mega Skarmory remains Steel/Flying. That means its raid weaknesses stay exactly the same as the regular version—only Fire and Electric attacks deal super-effective damage, making these two types the clear choices when building your raid team.

Mega Skarmory Weaknesses

1. Fire-type attacks
2. Electric-type attacks

Although Mega Skarmory has only two weaknesses, that doesn't necessarily make the raid easier. Because it resists ten different attack types, many popular raid attackers lose a large amount of damage.

For example, Dragon-type Pokémon like Rayquaza or Dragonite may have high CP, but they perform poorly here because Mega Skarmory resists Dragon-type attacks.

If your team is mostly Fire and Electric attackers, you'll finish the raid much faster and use fewer revives. Mixing in other attack types usually lowers your overall damage, even if those Pokémon have much higher CP.

Type Resistance Chart

Resistance Level	Resisted Attack Types
Resistant	Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ground, Normal, Psychic, Steel
Super Resistant	Bug, Grass, Poison

Mega Skarmory has 10 total resistances, an extremely high count for raid bosses. Avoid bringing any non-Fire/Electric attackers to prevent wasted damage.

 

3. Best Mega Skarmory Raid Counters

All recommended counters are divided into three simple groups: Mega Evolutions, non-Mega Fire attackers, and non-Mega Electric attackers. The tables below list the best Pokémon along with their recommended Fast and Charged Moves. If you don't own the top-ranked options, don't worry—many budget-friendly Fire and Electric Pokémon can still perform well in larger raid groups.

Best Mega Evolution Counters

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Charizard Y	Fire Spin	Blast Burn*
Mega Charizard X	Fire Spin	Blast Burn*
Mega Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn*
Mega Manectric	Thunder Fang	Wild Charge
Mega Ampharos	Volt Switch	Zap Cannon
Mega Mewtwo Y	Thunder Shock	Thunderbolt

Note: Blast Burn is a legacy charged move, requires Elite Charged TM to unlock.

Best Fire-type Counters

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Shadow Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare*
Shadow Heatran	Fire Spin	Magma Storm*
Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare*
Heatran	Fire Spin	Magma Storm*
Entei	Fire Spin	Overheat
Blacephalon	Incinerate	Mind Blown
Cinderace	Fire Spin	Blast Burn*

Best Electric-type Counters

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)	Volt Switch	Wildbolt Storm*
Zeraora	Volt Switch	Plasma Fists
Shadow Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Regieleki	Lock-On	Thunder Cage*
Shadow Magnezone	Volt Switch	Wild Charge
Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Discharge
Zekrom	Charge Beam	Fusion Bolt
Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge

Note: All asterisk-marked moves are event-exclusive legacy attacks, unlockable only via Elite TM.

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Best Counter for Most Players

Mega Charizard Y is the best overall choice for most players. In addition to dealing excellent Fire-type damage, it boosts Fire attacks from other trainers, increasing your raid group's overall DPS.

If you don't own a strong Mega Evolution, Reshiram, Heatran, Raikou, and Zekrom are excellent alternatives that remain highly effective against Mega Skarmory.

Pro Tip: Don't rely on the game's recommended battle party after your team faints. Pokémon GO often suggests high-CP Pokémon that Mega Skarmory resists. Re-entering the battle with a prepared Fire- or Electric-type team will usually result in much higher damage.

 

4. How to Beat Mega Skarmory Raids

Mega Skarmory raid boss base stats:

• Raid Boss CP: 42,590
• HP: 9,000
• Attack: 227
• Defense: 191

Winning this raid isn't just about bringing powerful Pokémon. Team composition and preparation make a much bigger difference than raw CP. Follow these practical tips before entering the battle:

1. Build a full team of Fire- and Electric-type attackers. Even if some Pokémon have lower CP, using the correct typing will usually outperform stronger Pokémon that Mega Skarmory resists. If you don't own Shadow or Legendary attackers, simply use your highest-level Fire or Electric Pokémon with STAB moves.
2. Prepare two full six-Pokémon teams before the raid starts. Switching to your second preset team is much faster than relying on the game's recommended party after your first team faints, helping you maximize damage throughout the battle.
3. For the smoothest experience, aim for at least 7–9 trainers. While highly optimized groups of experienced players may succeed with fewer participants, casual players should expect much more consistent clears with larger raid lobbies.

 

5. Best Mega Skarmory Movesets

After catching Mega Skarmory, it works as two separate raid attacker builds: Flying-type damage dealer and Steel-type damage dealer.

Recommended Raid Movesets

Attack Role	Fast Move	Charged Move	Core Stats	Weather Boost	Tier Rank
Flying Attacker	Air Slash	Sky Attack	DPS 15.03 / TDO 301.6	Windy Weather	A+, #15 Flying Pokemon
Steel Attacker	Steel Wing	Flash Cannon	DPS 13.97 / TDO 280.4	Snowy Weather	A+, #14 Steel Pokemon

Complete Move Pool

Move Category	All Learnable Attacks
Fast Moves	Air Slash (Flying), Steel Wing (Steel)
Charged Moves	Brave Bird (Flying), Sky Attack (Flying), Flash Cannon (Steel)

Moveset breakdown: Brave Bird hits 130 base power but costs 100 energy, hard to cast repeatedly. Sky Attack only costs 50 energy with 80 base power, making it the top choice for most raid fights.

Best Mega Skarmory Moveset

For most players, the Flying-type moveset (Air Slash + Sky Attack) is the better long-term investment because Flying-type Mega Pokémon are used more frequently in raids. The Steel-type build is still viable, but it faces much stronger competition from other top Steel attackers.

 

6. Mega Skarmory Raid Attacker Performance Analysis

As a Flying-Type Raid Attacker

Its Steel/Flying dual typing resists Bug and Grass attacks, two common raid boss types countered by Flying damage. When active as your Mega Pokemon, it boosts damage output for all other Flying-type teammates on your roster.

As a Steel-Type Raid Attacker

Its raw DPS matches regular Dialga, but falls behind top Steel attackers. Mega Excadrill deals roughly 16.7% more damage in raids, and premium Steel legendaries pull further ahead. It acts as a low-cost backup Steel attacker, not a meta core pick.

Budget Trainer Value

Mega Skarmory costs far less stardust and candy to max out compared to rare shadow legendaries. It performs reliably against all Bug and Grass raid bosses, making it a worthwhile investment for casual players with limited resources.

Is Mega Skarmory Worth Powering Up?

Mega Skarmory is worth powering up if you lack a strong Flying-type Mega attacker. It offers solid bulk, respectable Flying-type DPS, and useful Mega bonuses during raids. However, players who already own Mega Rayquaza or other top-tier Flying attackers may find Mega Skarmory more valuable as a collection Pokémon than as a long-term raid investment.

 

7. Full Mega Skarmory CP Data Tables

Raid Boss Base CP Data

• Stat Name: Raid Boss CP
• Value: 42,590 CP

Post-Raid Catch CP Ranges

Spawn Condition	CP Range
No weather boost (Level 20)	1,139 CP to 1,204 CP
Windy / Snowy weather boost (Level 25)	1,424 CP to 1,506 CP
100% Hundo IV, no weather boost	2,137 CP
100% Hundo IV, weather boosted	2,672 CP

Max CP By Level Cap

Pokemon Level	Maximum CP
Level 20	2,137 CP
Level 25	2,672 CP
Level 30	3,206 CP
Level 40	3,741 CP
Level 50	4,229 CP

Full max-out resource cost: Level 1 to Level 50 requires 520,000 Stardust, 304 regular Skarmory Candy, 296 XL Candy. A Level 50 perfect IV Mega Skarmory caps at 4,229 CP.

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8. Shiny Mega Skarmory Availability & Odds

Shiny Mega Skarmory is fully available in Pokemon GO. Base shiny Skarmory first launched November 2019 during the A Colossal Discovery event, and its shiny design transfers after Mega Evolution.

Shiny Spawn Odds

Stndard raid shiny chance: 1 in 64

Shiny Visual Difference

Normal Mega Skarmory has golden armor with dark blue trim. Shiny Mega Skarmory swaps to silver armor, keeping the bright green accents from base shiny Skarmory, with a clean unique battle appearance.

 

Quick Verdict

Mega Skarmory is worth raiding thanks to its rare Mega Evolution, shiny availability, and useful Flying-type performance. Prioritize Fire- and Electric-type attackers during the raid, and consider powering it up if your Flying-type Mega roster is still limited.