InPokemon Go, Pokemon that possess Mega Evolutions prove to be some of the most valuable in the game, allowing you to power them up and benefit from different bonuses because of this. The only way to obtain Mega Energy, the resource required to perform Mega Evolutions, is through the completion of Mega Raids, requiring you to defeat a Mega Evolved Pokemon.

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Mega Blazikenis one of the newer Mega Evolutions added to Pokemon Go, proving to be a strong Fire and Fighting dual-type Pokemon. With this Pokemon making its return to Mega Raids, we have put together a guide with the best strategies for taking this Pokemon down.

It won’t take too much coordination when it comes to organizing a group to attempt Mega Blaziken’s Mega Raid, only requiring a group oftwo to four playersto successfully complete it.

Possessingless health and bulk compared to some other Mega Raids, Mega Blaziken won’t pose too much of a threat when attempting it with this group size.

People standing around a Pokemon Go Raid with the text “Together We Raid” in the sky

That being said, it’s important that you’re using strong counters to this Mega Evolution, especially when attempting to defeat it with a smaller group of Trainers.

Mega EvolvingorPrimal Revertinga Pokemon in your arsenal will give you and your allies the edge on the battlefield during this Raid.

Mega Blaziken from Pokemon with the Pokemon Go battlefield as the background

This will increase your chances of success byadding to the damage dealt by attacks of specific types.

Mega Blaziken: Strengths And Weaknesses

Mega Blaziken has a unique variety of strengths and weakness in battle due to its Fire and Fighting dual-typing.

First addressing the attack types that perform especially well against Mega Blaziken, you’ll want to utilizeFlying, Ground, Water,andPsychic-type attacks.These four attack types are super effective against this specific Pokemon, dealing more damage than those of other types.

Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert standing in front of two Pokemon Gyms

There are also attack types that you’ll want to avoid due to Mega Blaziken’s resistances to them. This includesSteel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark,andBug-type attacks,dealing less damage than other attacks.

Match your Pokemon’s type with the attack type that they are using, initiating theSame Type Attack Bonus.

Doing so will maximize the overall damage output of your battle party.

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Mega Blaziken: Best Counter Picks

Use powerful Pokemon thatpossess attacks that are super-effective against Mega Blazikenwhen putting together your team of Pokemon for this Mega Raid. Below you’re able to find the best options for each of these four types, including Water, Flying, Ground, and Psychic types and their optimal attacks.

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