The Pokemon GO Mega Sharpedo Raid Day event debuts Mega Sharpedo as a Mega Raid Boss. The dual Water and Dark-type Pokemon shows immense power in Mega Raids. Defeating it requires powerful counters and a team of trainers.

Mega Sharpedo Raid Day starts Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2 PM Local Time and runs for 3 hours until 5 PM the same day. You can join the Mega Raids as you explore the community during the event. Winning a Mega Sharpedo Raid in Pokemon GO requires proper study of its meta and strategically selected counters. That said, this guide details the best Pokemon GO Mega Sharpedo counters, its weaknesses, and more.

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Pokemon GO: Mega Sharpedo Weaknesses & Resistances

Pokemon GO Mega Sharpedo Weaknesses

The dual Water and Dark-type Pokemon, Mega Sharpedo, has numerous type-weaknesses and resistances. You must first study them all; only by doing so can you select the best Mega Sharpedo counters in Pokemon GO. The Mega Raid Boss experiences a significant boost in its maximum Combat Power, so you should team up with other trainers rather than attempting to clear the Mega Raid solo.

Mega Sharpedo Weaknesses & Resistances

Weakness

Resistance

Bug-type moves

Dark-type moves

Electric-type moves

Fire-type moves

Fairy-type moves

Ghost-type moves

Fighting-type moves

Ice-type moves

Grass-type moves

Steel-type moves

Water-type moves

Psychic-type moves

Raid location with rainy and foggy weather increase Mega Sharpedo damage output, so skip such areas.

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Pokemon GO: Best Mega Sharpedo Raid Counters

Pokemon GO Mega Sharpedo Counters

Pokemon GO Mega Sharpedo is weak to five different types in battles. You can use Pokemon with powerful moves that fall under its weaknesses. The best Mega Sharpedo Raid counters have moves that can trigger the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect.

  • Mega Lucario: Counter (Fighting) & Aura Sphere (Fighting)
  • Mega Sceptile: Fury Cutter (Bug) & Leaf Blade (Grass)
  • Mega Heracross: Counter (Fighting) & Megahorn (Bug)
  • Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Dragon Ascent (Flying)
  • Mega Gardevoir: Charm (Fairy) & Dazzling Gleam (Fairy)
  • Kartana: Razor Leaf (Grass) & Leaf Blade (Grass)
  • Shadow Conkeldurr: Counter (Fighting) & Dynamic Punch (Fighting)
  • Shadow Raikou: Thunder Shock (Electric) & Wild Charge (Electric)
  • Keldeo (Ordinary Forme): Low Kick (Fighting) & Sacred Sword (Fighting)
  • Shaymin (Sky Forme): Magical Leaf (Grass) & Grass Knot (Grass)

While these counters work the best, you can also use other Pokemon with powerful Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, or Grass-type moves in Pokemon GO.

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