Pokemon GO Mega Swampert Mega Raid Guide

Jul. 8, 2024

As July begins, Pokemon GO events are here with it. Besides all the various encounters, we have ourselves a Pokemon GO Mega Swampert raid. Running fromJuly 8 to July 23, Mega Swampert is one deadly Pokemon you need. So if you’re gearing up to defeat the boss, keep reading our Pokémon GO Mega Swampert Mega Raid guide to know it all!

Pokemon GO Mega Swampert Weaknesses

If you’ve battled aMega Tyranitarin a Pokemon video game, you’ll discover that it shares similar strengths and weaknesses with Pokemon GO. The Mega Swampert is aWater/Ground Pokemon.

Mega Swampert’s weaknesses includeGrass-type Pokemon. Additionally, Mega Swampert is resistant toelectric,fire,poison,rock, andsteel-typeattacks. So, keep these in mind while bringing over a Pokemon to fight Mega Swampert.

Now that we know Mega Swampert’s weaknesses, it’s time to get specific. As such, here are the best Pokemon GO Mega Swampert counters you should bring to the fight:

The best way to deal with this Pokemon in the mega raid today is by bringing any strong grass Pokemon. Hence, my pick includesVenasaur, Sceptile, and Zarude. But if you don’t have these Pokemon, bring over any strong grass-type with you.

Just like in previous Pokemon GO Mega raids, catching Mega Swampert directly is impossible. You must use araid passto join the Mega Swampert Mega Raid. And remember, this is not a solo mission—invite your friends to join the fight, as a united team will deal more damage and increase your chances of success.

After defeating the Mega Swampert, you’ll receive aSwampert bonus encounter. If you already have a Swampert, you won’t get it. Additionally, you’ll also receive Mega Energy. Once you have200 Mega Energy, you can evolve your Swampert into the formidable Mega Swampert.

And that’s it for our Pokemon GO Mega Swampert Mega Raid Guide. Are you still struggling to catch this powerful Pokemon? Vent it out in the comments below!

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