Pokémon GO Mega Malamar Super Mega Raid: Best Counters & DPS Ranking

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Mega Malamar

🔥 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.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn27.95.6
2Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam27.06.8
3Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*24.17.4
4Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*23.56.5
5Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter* / FairyDazzling Gleam*22.13.6
Show ranks 6-16 (remaining 11)
6Mega GalladeMega
Gallade

PsychicFightingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FightingClose Combat19.84.4
7Mega LatiasMega
Latias

DragonPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FightingAura Sphere18.84.9
8Mega LatiosMega
Latios

DragonPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere18.54.1
9Mega TyranitarMega
Tyranitar

RockDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkBite / DarkBrutal Swing17.18.5
10Mega HoundoomMega
Houndoom

DarkFireMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkSnarl / DarkFoul Play16.34.7
11Mega GyaradosMega
Gyarados

WaterDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
WaterWaterfall / WaterHydro Pump15.05.7
12Mega SharpedoMega
Sharpedo

WaterDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
WaterWaterfall / WaterHydro Pump14.93.4
13Mega SlowbroMega
Slowbro

WaterPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
WaterWater Gun / WaterSurf*12.23.3
14Mega MedichamMega
Medicham

FightingPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter / FightingDynamic Punch11.71.9
15Mega MalamarMega
Malamar

DarkPsychicMega Mega Aura (Dark, Psychic)
FlyingPeck / DarkFoul Play10.43.0
16Mega SableyeMega
Sableye

DarkGhostMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkFeint Attack / FairyDazzling Gleam10.02.1
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.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn45.19.6
2Mega PinsirMega
Pinsir

BugFlyingMega
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor38.28.3
3Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor36.75.4
4Mega ScizorMega
Scizor

BugSteelMega
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor34.29.9
5Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn27.95.6
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam27.06.8
7Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega
BugFury Cutter / GrassFrenzy Plant*24.54.6
8Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*24.17.4
9Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*23.56.5
10Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter* / FairyDazzling Gleam*22.13.6
11Mega DiancieMega
Diancie

RockFairyMega
RockRock Throw / FairyMoonblast21.77.0
12Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere21.44.7
13Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere20.75.5
14Mega BanetteMega
Banette

GhostMega
GhostHex / FairyDazzling Gleam20.02.9
15Mega GalladeMega
Gallade

PsychicFightingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FightingClose Combat19.84.4
16Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake19.16.2
17Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball19.13.2
18Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*19.06.7
19Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
DragonDragon Tail / GroundPrecipice Blades*19.06.7
20Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*18.95.0
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.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1PheromosaPheromosa
BugFightingLegendary
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz40.63.7
2Shadow VikavoltshadowShadow Vikavolt
BugElectricShadow
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor38.26.8
3Shadow EscavaliershadowShadow Escavalier
BugSteelShadow
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn35.76.8
4Shadow PinsirshadowShadow Pinsir
BugShadow
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor35.65.3
5Shadow ScizorshadowShadow Scizor
BugSteelShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor34.56.4
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz34.17.1
7Shadow ScythershadowShadow Scyther
BugFlyingShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz*34.05.1
8Shadow AccelgorshadowShadow Accelgor
BugShadow
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz34.04.2
9Shadow ScolipedeshadowShadow Scolipede
BugPoisonShadow
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn32.54.5
10HeracrossHeracross
BugFighting
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn32.05.9
11VikavoltVikavolt
BugElectric
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor32.06.5
12KartanaKartana
GrassSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor32.05.8
13Shadow GalvantulashadowShadow Galvantula
BugElectricShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz32.04.6
14EscavalierEscavalier
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn31.16.8
15KleavorKleavor
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor31.06.6
16Genesect BurnGenesect Burn
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.87.4
17Genesect ChillGenesect Chill
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.87.4
18Genesect DouseGenesect Douse
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.87.4
19GenesectGenesect
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.87.4
20Genesect ShockGenesect Shock
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.87.4
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.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1YanmegaYanmega
BugFlying
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz30.45.7
2FrosmothFrosmoth
IceBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz30.25.0
3PinsirPinsir
Bug
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor29.65.2
4CentiskorchCentiskorch
FireBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz29.46.1
5ScytherScyther
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz*28.94.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6AccelgorAccelgor
Bug
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz28.54.1
7ScizorScizor
BugSteel
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor28.26.1
8ScolipedeScolipede
BugPoison
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn28.04.6
9GolisopodGolisopod
BugWater
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor27.06.3
10DurantDurant
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor26.75.2
11LokixLokix
BugDark
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz26.64.9
12GalvantulaGalvantula
BugElectric
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz26.34.3
13NinjaskNinjask
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz26.12.9
14LeavannyLeavanny
BugGrass
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor26.03.7
15SamurottSamurott
Water
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn25.35.8
16NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / BugMegahorn24.85.1
17BeautiflyBeautifly
BugFlying
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz24.82.5
18XerneasXerneas
FairyLegendary
FairyGeomancy* / BugMegahorn24.68.8
19RibombeeRibombee
BugFairy
BugStruggle Bug / BugBug Buzz24.44.1
20Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword
FairySteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / FairyPlay Rough24.410.2
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.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1MothimMothim
BugFlying
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz24.22.7
2VenomothVenomoth
BugPoison
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz24.03.7
3CrustleCrustle
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor23.25.6
4ButterfreeButterfree
BugFlying
BugBug Bite* / BugBug Buzz22.93.0
5BeedrillBeedrill
BugPoison
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor22.23.0
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6AbsolAbsol
Dark
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn22.24.3
7ParasectParasect
BugGrass
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor21.82.4
8VivillonVivillon
BugFlying
BugStruggle Bug / BugBug Buzz21.72.7
9AriadosAriados
BugPoison
BugInfestation / BugMegahorn21.62.9
10KricketuneKricketune
Bug
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz21.42.6
11LarvestaLarvesta
BugFire
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz20.82.2
12Rapidash GalarianRapidash Galarian
PsychicFairy
FairyFairy Wind / BugMegahorn20.64.0
13MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*20.54.9
14VespiquenVespiquen
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz20.43.8
15MasquerainMasquerain
BugFlying
BugInfestation / BugSilver Wind20.33.1
16KingambitKingambit
DarkSteel
SteelMetal Claw / BugX-Scissor20.28.1
17SneaslerSneasler
FightingPoison
PoisonPoison Jab / BugX-Scissor20.24.4
18GardevoirGardevoir
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam19.94.7
19HattereneHatterene
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam19.93.8
20SirfetchdSirfetchd
Fighting
BugFury Cutter / FlyingBrave Bird19.84.0

🛡️ 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.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*23.511.0
2Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam27.08.9
3Mega TyranitarMega
Tyranitar

RockDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkBite / DarkBrutal Swing17.18.9
4Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*24.17.9
5Mega GyaradosMega
Gyarados

WaterDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
WaterWaterfall / WaterHydro Pump15.05.7
Show ranks 6-16 (remaining 11)
6Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn27.95.6
7Mega LatiasMega
Latias

DragonPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FightingAura Sphere18.84.9
8Mega HoundoomMega
Houndoom

DarkFireMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkSnarl / DarkFoul Play16.34.7
9Mega GalladeMega
Gallade

PsychicFightingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FightingClose Combat19.84.4
10Mega LatiosMega
Latios

DragonPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere18.54.1
11Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter* / FairyDazzling Gleam*22.13.6
12Mega SharpedoMega
Sharpedo

WaterDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
WaterWaterfall / WaterHydro Pump14.93.4
13Mega SlowbroMega
Slowbro

WaterPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
WaterWater Gun / WaterSurf*12.23.3
14Mega MalamarMega
Malamar

DarkPsychicMega Mega Aura (Dark, Psychic)
FlyingPeck / DarkFoul Play10.43.0
15Mega SableyeMega
Sableye

DarkGhostMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkFeint Attack / FairyDazzling Gleam10.02.1
16Mega MedichamMega
Medicham

FightingPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter / FightingDynamic Punch11.71.9
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.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega ScizorMega
Scizor

BugSteelMega
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor34.211.7
2Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*23.511.0
3Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn45.110.5
4Mega PinsirMega
Pinsir

BugFlyingMega
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor38.210.4
5Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam27.08.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega TyranitarMega
Tyranitar

RockDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkBite / DarkBrutal Swing17.18.9
7Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*24.17.9
8Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingFly18.97.2
9Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*19.07.1
10Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
DragonDragon Tail / GroundPrecipice Blades*19.07.1
11Mega DragoniteMega
Dragonite

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Breath / DragonDraco Meteor*17.36.5
12Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake19.16.3
13Mega GyaradosMega
Gyarados

WaterDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
WaterWaterfall / WaterHydro Pump15.05.7
14Mega DiancieMega
Diancie

RockFairyMega
RockRock Throw / FairyMoonblast21.75.6
15Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn27.95.6
16Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere20.75.5
17Mega SwampertMega
Swampert

WaterGroundMega
WaterWater Gun / WaterHydro Cannon*17.65.5
18Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor36.75.4
19Mega AggronMega
Aggron

SteelMega
DragonDragon Tail / RockMeteor Beam13.35.3
20Mega AltariaMega
Altaria

DragonFairyMega
FlyingPeck / FairyDazzling Gleam15.75.1
Mega Malamar — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)

Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Zacian Crowned Sword.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword
FairySteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / FairyPlay Rough24.49.6
2KingambitKingambit
DarkSteel
SteelMetal Claw / BugX-Scissor20.29.5
3Genesect BurnGenesect Burn
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.89.4
4Genesect ChillGenesect Chill
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.89.4
5Genesect DouseGenesect Douse
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.89.4
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6GenesectGenesect
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.89.4
7Genesect ShockGenesect Shock
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.89.4
8Shadow EscavaliershadowShadow Escavalier
BugSteelShadow
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn35.79.3
9VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz34.18.8
10EscavalierEscavalier
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn31.18.8
11Shadow ScizorshadowShadow Scizor
BugSteelShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor34.58.5
12XerneasXerneas
FairyLegendary
FairyGeomancy* / BugMegahorn24.68.4
13Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield
FightingSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelBehemoth Bash21.58.0
14ScizorScizor
BugSteel
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor28.28.0
15CentiskorchCentiskorch
FireBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz29.47.6
16VikavoltVikavolt
BugElectric
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor32.07.5
17Shadow VikavoltshadowShadow Vikavolt
BugElectricShadow
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor38.27.4
18Shadow HeatranshadowShadow Heatran
FireSteelShadow
BugBug Bite / FireFire Blast23.27.4
19GolisopodGolisopod
BugWater
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor27.07.3
20KleavorKleavor
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor31.07.3
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.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDynamax Cannon*22.56.9
2HeatranHeatran
FireSteelLegendary
BugBug Bite / FireFire Blast19.06.9
3TyranitarTyranitar
RockDark
DarkBite / DarkBrutal Swing14.26.5
4TogekissTogekiss
FairyFlying
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam19.06.3
5Enamorus TherianEnamorus Therian
FairyFlyingLegendary
FairyFairy Wind / FairyDazzling Gleam21.26.3
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6HeracrossHeracross
BugFighting
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn32.06.2
7TinkatonTinkaton
FairySteel
FairyFairy Wind / SteelGigaton Hammer*17.66.2
8EnamorusEnamorus
FairyFlyingLegendary
FairyFairy Wind / FairyDazzling Gleam23.56.1
9ZacianZacian
FairyLegendary
NormalQuick Attack / FairyPlay Rough19.06.0
10Kyurem BlackKyurem Black
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / IceFreeze Shock21.36.0
11RegigigasRegigigas
NormalLegendary
NormalHidden Power / NormalCrush Grip*21.05.9
12KartanaKartana
GrassSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor32.05.8
13SamurottSamurott
Water
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn25.35.8
14BisharpBisharp
DarkSteel
DarkSnarl / BugX-Scissor19.65.8
15Tapu KokoTapu Koko
ElectricFairyLegendary
NormalQuick Attack / FairyNature’s Madness*21.25.7
16YanmegaYanmega
BugFlying
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz30.45.7
17FlorgesFlorges
Fairy
FairyFairy Wind / FairyMoonblast16.75.7
18Tapu FiniTapu Fini
WaterFairyLegendary
WaterWater Gun / FairyNature’s Madness*15.75.7
19SylveonSylveon
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam17.25.7
20CrustleCrustle
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor23.25.6
Mega Malamar — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)

Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Grimmsnarl.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
DarkFairy
DarkSucker Punch / FairyPlay Rough17.35.6
2PrimarinaPrimarina
WaterFairy
FairyCharm / FairyMoonblast18.95.6
3RhydonRhydon
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / BugMegahorn*17.65.3
4PinsirPinsir
Bug
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor29.65.2
5DurantDurant
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor26.75.2
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / BugMegahorn24.85.1
7DrapionDrapion
PoisonDark
BugInfestation / BugFell Stinger16.85.1
8FrosmothFrosmoth
IceBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz30.25.0
9ScytherScyther
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz*28.94.9
10LokixLokix
BugDark
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz26.64.9
11MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*20.54.9
12UrsalunaUrsaluna
GroundNormal
NormalTackle / FairyPlay Rough15.54.9
13GardevoirGardevoir
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam19.94.7
14ClefableClefable
Fairy
FairyFairy Wind / FairyDazzling Gleam15.54.7
15RhyperiorRhyperior
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / RockRock Wrecker*13.94.7
16ScolipedeScolipede
BugPoison
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn28.04.6
17BlisseyBlissey
Normal
NormalPound / FairyDazzling Gleam9.74.6
18HydreigonHydreigon
DarkDragon
DarkBite / DarkBrutal Swing*14.34.5
19SneaslerSneasler
FightingPoison
PoisonPoison Jab / BugX-Scissor20.24.4
20TyrantrumTyrantrum
RockDragon
FairyCharm / RockMeteor Beam16.04.4
Super Mega Raid Past Boss
Types
DarkPsychic
Boss HP
Unknown (shield battle)
Boss Fast Moves
PeckPsycho CutPsywave
Boss Charge Moves
Foul PlayHyper BeamPsybeamSuperpower
Double Weakness (×2.56)
Bug
Weakness (×1.6)
Fairy
Triple Resistance (×0.244)
Psychic
Super Mega Raid is special: the boss deploys shields that can only be broken with Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Boss HP and time-to-kill are not standard, so they are hidden. Use the DPS rankings on this page as a reference only.
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