Heracross’ Mega Evolution will finally debut in Pokemon Go. So, if you plan on challenging the beloved Gen 2 creature in its most powerful form, here are the best counters to target all of Mega Heracross’s weaknesses.
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Mega Heracross weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Mega Heracross is a dual Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon, which meansit’s weak to Fire, Psychic, and Fairy-type moveswith a double weakness towards Flying attacks.
Consequently, it’s resistant to Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass, and Dark-type attacks, so avoid using those at all costs, as they won’t do much damage.
Here are some of the best counters you can use during the battle:
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above so there should be something for trainers of all levels.
However, even though the Pokemon listed are very effective against Mega Heracross, they still need to be leveled up and know the proper moves if you want to win the battle.
As a Mega Evolution, players can only get Mega Heracrossby defeating it during a Mega Raid.
Yes, Mega Heracross’ Shiny version will debut alongside its regular versionduring its special Raid Day.
This huge bug will be easy to spot as its color will change from deep blue to strong pink. However, it’s worth noting that there’s no special method to trigger a Shiny encounter, and even less so to secure a catch.
That’s all you need to know about Mega Heracross in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check the list below:
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