The Lush Jungle event is live in Pokemon GO and trainers around the world are already enjoying the special spawns, bonuses, and working through the Akala Special Research. During the event trainers can also find a pretty exciting collection of Battle Raid bosses to challenge, as well.

The new pokemon in the Legendary spot, Tapu Lele, is likely going to be the most popular, but there are some other interesting Raid Bosses this week, as well. A returning Mega boss is offering Pokemon GO trainers the chance to battle one the ultimate form of Charizard once again and stock up some more of the powerful Mega Candy if they succeed. Doing so will definitely require teaming up with some friends and preparing a powerful counter roster.

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First off, experienced players should know that Mega Charizard Y is a dual fire and flying-type Pokemon. That pairing is going to leave the Battle Raid boss weak to rock-, water-, and electric-type moves. While creating a roster, keep in mind that the pairing also makes this Mega Pokemon resistant to ground, fighting, bug, steel, fire, grass, and fairy-type moves.

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Best Rock-type Counters for Charizard (Mega Y)

  • Rhyperior - Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  • Rampardos - Smack Down and Rock Slide
  • Tyranitar - Smack Down and Stone Edge
  • Terrakion - Smack Down and Rock Slide
  • Gigalith - Smack Down and Rock Slide
  • Omastar - Rock Throw and Rock Slide

Best Water-type Counters for Charizard (Mega Y)

  • Palkia - Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump
  • Kyogre - Waterfall and Surf
  • Swampert - Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  • Feraligatr - Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  • Gyarados - Waterfall and Hydro Pump
  • Kingler - Bubble and Crabhammer

Best Electric-type Counters for Charizard (Mega Y)

  • Electivire - Thunder Shock
  • Raikou - Volt Switch and Wild Charge
  • Zapdos - Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
  • Thundurus (Therian Form) - Thunder Shock and Thunder
  • Alolan Golem - Volt Switch and Wild Charge
  • Luxray - Spark and Wild Charge

There are a ton of powerful options listed here, but trainers shouldn’t panic if they feel like they can’t assemble a combination of these options. The most important thing is to still to a roster that takes advantage of the boss’ weaknesses. In this case, that means Rock-, Water- and Electric-type Pokemon. Take the time to find the best options in your storage and don’t be afraid to burn through some Stardust, Elite TMs, and Candy to prepare the best Pokemon for the fight.

Mega battles can be very difficulty, as well, so be sure to enter the fight with a handful of allies. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

Pokemon GO is available on Android and iOS.

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