Pokemon GO Mega Heracross Raid is the best way to get a Heracross that can Mega Evolve. Mega Heracross Raid winners get a guaranteed Heracross encounter, lucky players might also get a Shiny Heracross. But winning Mega Raids is highly challenging and requires thorough preparation.

Mega Heracross is a Bug and Fighting-type Pokemon with powerful moves. The Mega Evolution’s in-game stats include 334 ATK, 223 DEF, and 190 HP with a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 5443 CP. Mega Heracross experiences a boost in its maximum CP and damage output as a Mega Raid Boss. That said, this guide details the best Pokemon GO Mega Heracross Raid counters, its weaknesses, and more.

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Pokemon GO: Mega Heracross Weaknesses And Resistances

Pokemon GO Best Mega Heracross Weaknesses

Selecting the best Mega Heracross Raid counters in Pokemon GO comes after studying its type-weaknesses and resistances. The monster’s dual Bug and Fighting-type attributes make it resistant and weak against multiple types of moves. Use counters with moves that Mega Heracross is weak against in battles.

Mega Heracross Weaknesses In Pokemon GO

  • Flying-type Moves
  • Fairy-type Moves
  • Fire-type Moves
  • Psychic-type Moves

Mega Heracross Resistances In Pokemon GO

  • Bug-type Moves
  • Dark-type Moves
  • Fighting-type Moves
  • Grass-type Moves
  • Ground-type Moves

Team up with 5 or more trainers and avoid solo raids.

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Pokemon GO: Best Mega Heracross Raid Counters

Pokemon GO Best Mega Heracross Counters

Mega Heracross is vulnerable to Flying-type moves in Pokemon GO. The best Mega Heracross Raid counters should possess powerful Flying-type moves. It would be even more beneficial if the Mega Raid counters had the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) potential moves. When a Flying-type Pokemon uses a Flying-type move, it triggers the STAB effect and inflicts bonus damage to Mega Heracross.

Mera Heracross Counter

Fast Move

Charged Move

Rayquaza/Mega Rayquaza

Air Slash (Flying)

Dragon Ascent (Flying)

Mega Salamence/Shadow Salamence

Fire Fang (Fire)

Fly (Flying)

Incarnate Forme Enamorus

Fairy Wind (Fairy)

Fly (Flying)

Shadow Moltres

Wing Attack (Flying)

Sky Attack (Flying) (Legacy)

Yveltal

Gust (Flying) (Legacy)

Oblivion Wing (Flying) (Legacy)

Shadow Lugia/Apex Shadow Lugia

Extrasensory (Psychic)

Aeroblas (Flying) (Legacy)

Mega Pidgeot

Gust (Flying) (Legacy)

Brave Bird (Flying)

Shadow Staraptor

Gust (Flying) (Legacy)

Fly (Flying)

Mega Heracross’s Weather Boost triggers in rainy and cloudy weather areas, increasing its damage output in Mega Raid locations with such weather conditions. Remember to avoid such Mega Heracross Raid locations in Pokemon GO.

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