
🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)
Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.
Mega Malamar — ⚡ Top 16 aura-matched Megas
Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Absol.
⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 27.9 | 5.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 27.0 | 6.8 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 24.1 | 7.4 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 23.5 | 6.5 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 22.1 | 3.6 |
Show ranks 6-16 (remaining 11)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 19.8 | 4.4 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 18.8 | 4.9 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 18.5 | 4.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 17.1 | 8.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 16.3 | 4.7 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 15.0 | 5.7 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 14.9 | 3.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Slowbro | 12.2 | 3.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Medicham | 11.7 | 1.9 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Malamar | 10.4 | 3.0 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Sableye | 10.0 | 2.1 |
Mega Malamar — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Heracross. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 45.1 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 38.2 | 8.3 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 36.7 | 5.4 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | 34.2 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 27.9 | 5.6 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 27.0 | 6.8 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Sceptile | 24.5 | 4.6 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 24.1 | 7.4 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 23.5 | 6.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 22.1 | 3.6 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 21.7 | 7.0 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 21.4 | 4.7 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 20.7 | 5.5 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Banette | 20.0 | 2.9 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 19.8 | 4.4 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 19.1 | 6.2 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 19.1 | 3.2 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 19.0 | 6.7 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 19.0 | 6.7 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 18.9 | 5.0 |
Mega Malamar — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Mega Malamar is a super mega raid boss. Weak to Bug, Fairy. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Mega Heracross. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Pheromosa.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Pheromosa | 40.6 | 3.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Shadow Vikavolt | 38.2 | 6.8 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Shadow Escavalier | 35.7 | 6.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Pinsir | 35.6 | 5.3 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Scizor | 34.5 | 6.4 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Volcarona | 34.1 | 7.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Shadow Scyther | 34.0 | 5.1 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Accelgor | 34.0 | 4.2 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Shadow Scolipede | 32.5 | 4.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Heracross | 32.0 | 5.9 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Vikavolt | 32.0 | 6.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Kartana | 32.0 | 5.8 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Shadow Galvantula | 32.0 | 4.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Escavalier | 31.1 | 6.8 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Kleavor | 31.0 | 6.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Genesect Burn | 30.8 | 7.4 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Genesect Chill | 30.8 | 7.4 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Genesect Douse | 30.8 | 7.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Genesect | 30.8 | 7.4 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Genesect Shock | 30.8 | 7.4 |
Mega Malamar — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Yanmega.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Yanmega | 30.4 | 5.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Frosmoth | 30.2 | 5.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Pinsir | 29.6 | 5.2 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Centiskorch | 29.4 | 6.1 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Scyther | 28.9 | 4.9 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Accelgor | 28.5 | 4.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Scizor | 28.2 | 6.1 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Scolipede | 28.0 | 4.6 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Golisopod | 27.0 | 6.3 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Durant | 26.7 | 5.2 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Lokix | 26.6 | 4.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Galvantula | 26.3 | 4.3 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Ninjask | 26.1 | 2.9 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Leavanny | 26.0 | 3.7 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Samurott | 25.3 | 5.8 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Nidoking | 24.8 | 5.1 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Beautifly | 24.8 | 2.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Xerneas | 24.6 | 8.8 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Ribombee | 24.4 | 4.1 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Zacian Crowned Sword | 24.4 | 10.2 |
Mega Malamar — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Mothim.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mothim | 24.2 | 2.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Venomoth | 24.0 | 3.7 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Crustle | 23.2 | 5.6 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Butterfree | 22.9 | 3.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Beedrill | 22.2 | 3.0 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Absol | 22.2 | 4.3 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Parasect | 21.8 | 2.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Vivillon | 21.7 | 2.7 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Ariados | 21.6 | 2.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Kricketune | 21.4 | 2.6 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Larvesta | 20.8 | 2.2 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Rapidash Galarian | 20.6 | 4.0 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Metagross | 20.5 | 4.9 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Vespiquen | 20.4 | 3.8 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Masquerain | 20.3 | 3.1 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Kingambit | 20.2 | 8.1 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Sneasler | 20.2 | 4.4 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Gardevoir | 19.9 | 4.7 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Hatterene | 19.9 | 3.8 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Sirfetchd | 19.8 | 4.0 |
🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)
Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.
Mega Malamar — ⚡ Top 16 aura-matched Megas (by Sustained DPS)
Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Metagross.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 23.5 | 11.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 27.0 | 8.9 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 17.1 | 8.9 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 24.1 | 7.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 15.0 | 5.7 |
Show ranks 6-16 (remaining 11)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 27.9 | 5.6 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 18.8 | 4.9 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 16.3 | 4.7 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 19.8 | 4.4 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 18.5 | 4.1 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 22.1 | 3.6 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 14.9 | 3.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Slowbro | 12.2 | 3.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Malamar | 10.4 | 3.0 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Sableye | 10.0 | 2.1 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Medicham | 11.7 | 1.9 |
Mega Malamar — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)
Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Scizor. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | 34.2 | 11.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 23.5 | 11.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 45.1 | 10.5 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 38.2 | 10.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 27.0 | 8.9 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 17.1 | 8.9 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 24.1 | 7.9 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 18.9 | 7.2 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 19.0 | 7.1 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 19.0 | 7.1 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 17.3 | 6.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 19.1 | 6.3 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 15.0 | 5.7 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 21.7 | 5.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 27.9 | 5.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 20.7 | 5.5 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 17.6 | 5.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 36.7 | 5.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Aggron | 13.3 | 5.3 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Altaria | 15.7 | 5.1 |
Mega Malamar — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)
Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Zacian Crowned Sword.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Zacian Crowned Sword | 24.4 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Kingambit | 20.2 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Genesect Burn | 30.8 | 9.4 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Genesect Chill | 30.8 | 9.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Genesect Douse | 30.8 | 9.4 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Genesect | 30.8 | 9.4 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Genesect Shock | 30.8 | 9.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Escavalier | 35.7 | 9.3 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Volcarona | 34.1 | 8.8 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Escavalier | 31.1 | 8.8 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Shadow Scizor | 34.5 | 8.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Xerneas | 24.6 | 8.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Zamazenta Crowned Shield | 21.5 | 8.0 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Scizor | 28.2 | 8.0 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Centiskorch | 29.4 | 7.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Vikavolt | 32.0 | 7.5 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Shadow Vikavolt | 38.2 | 7.4 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Shadow Heatran | 23.2 | 7.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Golisopod | 27.0 | 7.3 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Kleavor | 31.0 | 7.3 |
Mega Malamar — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Eternatus.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Eternatus | 22.5 | 6.9 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Heatran | 19.0 | 6.9 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 14.2 | 6.5 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Togekiss | 19.0 | 6.3 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Enamorus Therian | 21.2 | 6.3 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Heracross | 32.0 | 6.2 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Tinkaton | 17.6 | 6.2 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Enamorus | 23.5 | 6.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Zacian | 19.0 | 6.0 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Kyurem Black | 21.3 | 6.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Regigigas | 21.0 | 5.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Kartana | 32.0 | 5.8 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Samurott | 25.3 | 5.8 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Bisharp | 19.6 | 5.8 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Tapu Koko | 21.2 | 5.7 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Yanmega | 30.4 | 5.7 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Florges | 16.7 | 5.7 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Tapu Fini | 15.7 | 5.7 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Sylveon | 17.2 | 5.7 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Crustle | 23.2 | 5.6 |
Mega Malamar — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)
Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Grimmsnarl.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Grimmsnarl | 17.3 | 5.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Primarina | 18.9 | 5.6 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Rhydon | 17.6 | 5.3 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Pinsir | 29.6 | 5.2 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Durant | 26.7 | 5.2 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Nidoking | 24.8 | 5.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Drapion | 16.8 | 5.1 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Frosmoth | 30.2 | 5.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Scyther | 28.9 | 4.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Lokix | 26.6 | 4.9 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Metagross | 20.5 | 4.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Ursaluna | 15.5 | 4.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Gardevoir | 19.9 | 4.7 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Clefable | 15.5 | 4.7 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 13.9 | 4.7 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Scolipede | 28.0 | 4.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Blissey | 9.7 | 4.6 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Hydreigon | 14.3 | 4.5 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Sneasler | 20.2 | 4.4 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Tyrantrum | 16.0 | 4.4 |
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