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

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Mega Malamar

Recommended Counter Teams vs Mega Malamar

Best Megas vs Mega Malamar in the Shield Phase

Mega candidate ranking for clearing the Shield Phase of a Super Mega Raid. Compare candidates with two sort axes (DPS / TDO), an XL Candy Bonus filter, and optional Weather adjustment. Switch axes with the radio buttons on the chart above.

How to read the axesDPS = damage during Shield PhaseTotal damage dealt to the boss during the Shield Phase. Combines the Fast Move + Charged Move pair with the highest combo DPS.TDO = cumulative damage (DPS × Time To Faint)TDO (Total Damage Output = DPS × Time To Faint) — cumulative damage reflecting bulk directly. Reused from the TDO tab; higher ranks favor bulky candidates that accumulate more total damage over the fight.XL Candy Bonus = boosted Candy rewardXL Candy Bonus — triggered when a Mega shares a type with the boss (or one of three special Megas). Boosted Candy reward on defeat.
DPS RankTDO RankPokemon ImageMega EvolutionTypeFastHeavyQuickDPSTDOXL Candy Bonus
41Mega ScizorMega ScizorむしBug / はがねSteelむしFury Cutter↑ Quick & Heavy shareむしX Scissor69100
12Mega HeracrossMega HeracrossかくとうFighting / むしBugむしFury CutterむしMegahornいわRock Blast10096
263Mega TyranitarMega TyranitarいわRock / あくDarkあくBiteあくBrutal SwingあくCrunch2083
24Mega PinsirMega PinsirひこうFlying / むしBugむしBug Bite↑ Quick & Heavy shareむしX Scissor8080
85Mega RayquazaMega RayquazaひこうFlying / ドラゴンDragonドラゴンDragon TailひこうDragon AscentドラゴンBreaking Swipe4068
126Mega DiancieMega DiancieいわRock / フェアリーFairyいわRock ThrowフェアリーMoonblastいわRock Slide3364
67Mega GardevoirMega GardevoirエスパーPsychic / フェアリーFairyフェアリーCharmフェアリーDazzling GleamこおりTriple Axel4861
108Mega X MewtwoMega X MewtwoかくとうFighting / エスパーPsychicかくとうCounterかくとうFocus BlastエスパーPsystrike3760
99Mega MetagrossMega MetagrossエスパーPsychic / はがねSteelむしFury CutterはがねMeteor MashエスパーPsychic3958
2110Mega SalamenceMega SalamenceひこうFlying / ドラゴンDragonドラゴンDragon TailひこうFlyあくCrunch2557
1811Mega GarchompMega GarchompじめんGround / ドラゴンDragonドラゴンDragon TailじめんEarthquakeドラゴンBreaking Swipe2654
2512Mega DragoniteMega DragoniteひこうFlying / ドラゴンDragonドラゴンDragon BreathドラゴンDraco MeteorドラゴンDragon Claw2151
3813Mega GyaradosMega GyaradosみずWater / あくDarkみずWaterfallみずHydro PumpあくCrunch1448
514Mega AbsolMega AbsolあくDarkあくSnarlむしMegahornあくBrutal Swing5146
1415Mega LucarioMega LucarioかくとうFighting / はがねSteelかくとうForce PalmかくとうAura SphereほのおBlaze Kick3045
2416Mega SwampertMega SwampertみずWater / じめんGroundみずWater GunみずHydro CannonみずMuddy Water2245
317Mega BeedrillMega BeedrillどくPoison / むしBugむしBug Bite↑ Quick & Heavy shareむしX Scissor7643
4418Mega AggronMega AggronはがねSteelドラゴンDragon TailいわMeteor BeamはがねHeavy Slam1043
1519Mega Y MewtwoMega Y MewtwoエスパーPsychicかくとうCounterゴーストShadow BallエスパーPsystrike3042
3420Mega AltariaMega AltariaドラゴンDragon / フェアリーFairyひこうPeckフェアリーDazzling GleamほのおFlamethrower1639
Show ranks 21+ (30 more)
3221Mega MawileMega MawileはがねSteel / フェアリーFairyフェアリーFairy WindフェアリーPlay RoughノーマルVice Grip1739
2022Mega Y CharizardMega Y CharizardほのおFire / ひこうFlyingほのおFire SpinほのおBlast BurnドラゴンDragon Claw2639
2223Mega LatiasMega LatiasエスパーPsychic / ドラゴンDragonフェアリーCharm↑ Quick & Heavy shareかくとうAura Sphere2538
4724Mega SteelixMega SteelixじめんGround / はがねSteelはがねIron TailじめんEarthquakeエスパーPsychic Fangs536
4625Mega AudinoMega AudinoノーマルNormal / フェアリーFairyノーマルPoundフェアリーDazzling GleamノーマルBody Slam535
1326Mega BlazikenMega BlazikenほのおFire / かくとうFightingかくとうCounterかくとうAura SphereほのおBlaze Kick3235
3527Mega AmpharosMega AmpharosでんきElectric / ドラゴンDragonでんきVolt SwitchでんきZap CannonあくBrutal Swing1635
3028Mega HoundoomMega HoundoomほのおFire / あくDarkあくSnarlあくFoul PlayあくCrunch1834
729Mega SceptileMega SceptileくさGrass / ドラゴンDragonむしFury CutterくさFrenzy PlantドラゴンBreaking Swipe4133
4030Mega AerodactylMega AerodactylひこうFlying / いわRockいわRock ThrowいわRock SlideいわAncient Power1332
2831Mega X CharizardMega X CharizardほのおFire / ドラゴンDragonほのおFire SpinほのおBlast BurnドラゴンDragon Claw2032
1732Mega GalladeMega GalladeかくとうFighting / エスパーPsychicフェアリーCharmかくとうClose CombatくさLeaf Blade2832
3633Mega BlastoiseMega BlastoiseみずWaterみずWater Gun↑ Quick & Heavy shareみずHydro Cannon1530
2934Mega ManectricMega ManectricでんきElectricでんきThunder FangでんきWild ChargeエスパーPsychic Fangs1927
2335Mega LatiosMega LatiosエスパーPsychic / ドラゴンDragonドラゴンDragon BreathかくとうAura SphereドラゴンDragon Claw2427
3136Mega VenusaurMega VenusaurくさGrass / どくPoisonくさVine WhipくさFrenzy PlantどくSludge1726
2737Mega PidgeotMega PidgeotノーマルNormal / ひこうFlyingひこうGustひこうBrave BirdひこうAerial Ace2026
3338Mega LopunnyMega LopunnyノーマルNormal / かくとうFightingノーマルPoundノーマルHyper BeamほのおFire Punch1622
1139Mega AlakazamMega AlakazamエスパーPsychicかくとうCounterフェアリーDazzling GleamほのおFire Punch3521
4940Mega KangaskhanMega KangaskhanノーマルNormalじめんMud SlapじめんEarthquakeかくとうBrick Break421
3941Mega SharpedoMega SharpedoみずWater / あくDarkみずWaterfallみずHydro PumpどくPoison Fang1419
4542Mega SlowbroMega SlowbroみずWater / エスパーPsychicみずWater GunみずSurfかくとうDrain Punch617
1943Mega GengarMega GengarどくPoison / ゴーストGhostあくSucker PunchゴーストShadow BallゴーストShadow Punch2616
3744Mega VictreebelMega VictreebelくさGrass / どくPoisonくさMagical LeafくさSolar BeamくさLeaf Blade1515
4145Mega CameruptMega CameruptほのおFire / じめんGroundほのおIncinerateほのおOverheatじめんScorching Sands1215
4346Mega GlalieMega GlalieこおりIceこおりIce Shard↑ Quick & Heavy shareこおりAvalanche1014
4247Mega AbomasnowMega AbomasnowくさGrass / こおりIceくさLeafageこおりBlizzardこおりWeather Ball Ice1114
1648Mega BanetteMega BanetteゴーストGhostゴーストHex↑ Quick & Heavy shareフェアリーDazzling Gleam2912
5049Mega SableyeMega SableyeゴーストGhost / あくDarkあくFeint AttackフェアリーDazzling GleamかくとうDrain Punch02
4850Mega MedichamMega MedichamかくとうFighting / エスパーPsychicかくとうCounterかくとうDynamic PunchこおりIce Punch50

Scores are estimates from an approximate model (boss attack during the Shield Phase is assumed to be roughly ×1.50 of normal; game constants are not officially published). Real-world values may differ; we will re-evaluate once official data is released.
Fast Move is auto-selected to charge the recommended Low-Energy Charged Move in the shortest time (it may be slightly less efficient when paired with the High-DPS Charged Move, since the energy bar counts differ).
Use the chart above (JavaScript required) to switch sort axes, apply the XL Candy Bonus filter, and jump to rank N+.

🏆 Recommended Counters Ranking (Top 20)

Ranked by DPS vs Boss. Click the "DPS" or "TDO" column header in each table to re-sort. Consider both DPS and TDO (cumulative damage = DPS × Time To Faint) for a balanced view. The DPS Rank / TDO Rank columns are fixed annotations showing original rank in the source data even after sorting.

Mega Malamar — ⚡ Top 18 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.

DPS Rank ?TDO Rank ?PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?TDO (Total Damage Output) ?
17Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn27.9373.1
24Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam27.0469.4
32Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*24.1526.8
45Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*23.5456.4
53Mega Mewtwo XMega
Mewtwo X

PsychicFightingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter* / FightingFocus Blast22.9472.1
Show ranks 6-18 (remaining 13)
613Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter* / FairyDazzling Gleam*22.1234.7
78Mega Mewtwo YMega
Mewtwo Y

PsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter* / GhostShadow Ball*20.6367.5
811Mega GalladeMega
Gallade

PsychicFightingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FightingClose Combat19.8301.1
99Mega LatiasMega
Latias

DragonPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FightingAura Sphere18.8343.7
1012Mega LatiosMega
Latios

DragonPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere18.5274.6
111Mega TyranitarMega
Tyranitar

RockDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkBite / DarkBrutal Swing17.1706.7
1210Mega HoundoomMega
Houndoom

DarkFireMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkSnarl / DarkFoul Play16.3329.0
136Mega GyaradosMega
Gyarados

WaterDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
WaterWaterfall / WaterHydro Pump15.0432.6
1414Mega SharpedoMega
Sharpedo

WaterDarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
WaterWaterfall / WaterHydro Pump14.9234.2
1515Mega SlowbroMega
Slowbro

WaterPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
WaterWater Gun / WaterSurf*12.2229.2
1618Mega MedichamMega
Medicham

FightingPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter / FightingDynamic Punch11.7127.2
1716Mega MalamarMega
Malamar

DarkPsychicMega Mega Aura (Dark, Psychic)
FlyingPeck / DarkFoul Play10.4214.3
1817Mega SableyeMega
Sableye

DarkGhostMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkFeint Attack / FairyDazzling Gleam10.0138.9
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.

DPS Rank ?TDO Rank ?PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?TDO (Total Damage Output) ?
12Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn45.1645.8
23Mega PinsirMega
Pinsir

BugFlyingMega
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor38.2561.5
314Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor36.7347.7
41Mega ScizorMega
Scizor

BugSteelMega
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor34.2697.0
511Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega Mega Aura (Dark)
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn27.9373.1
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
67Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam27.0469.4
716Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega
BugFury Cutter / GrassFrenzy Plant*24.5302.5
84Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*24.1526.8
98Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*23.5456.4
106Mega Mewtwo XMega
Mewtwo X

PsychicFightingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter* / FightingFocus Blast22.9472.1
1118Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter* / FairyDazzling Gleam*22.1234.7
125Mega DiancieMega
Diancie

RockFairyMega
RockRock Throw / FairyMoonblast21.7507.8
1315Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere21.4317.7
1410Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere20.7385.0
1512Mega Mewtwo YMega
Mewtwo Y

PsychicMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FightingCounter* / GhostShadow Ball*20.6367.5
1620Mega BanetteMega
Banette

GhostMega
GhostHex / FairyDazzling Gleam20.0186.7
1717Mega GalladeMega
Gallade

PsychicFightingMega Mega Aura (Psychic)
FairyCharm / FightingClose Combat19.8301.1
189Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake19.1453.2
1919Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball19.1208.3
2013Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*18.9348.2
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.

DPS Rank ?TDO Rank ?PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?TDO (Total Damage Output) ?
120PheromosaPheromosa
BugFightingLegendary
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz40.6235.2
29Shadow VikavoltshadowShadow Vikavolt
BugElectricShadow
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor38.2446.8
38Shadow EscavaliershadowShadow Escavalier
BugSteelShadow
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn35.7451.1
415Shadow PinsirshadowShadow Pinsir
BugShadow
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor35.6343.4
512Shadow ScizorshadowShadow Scizor
BugSteelShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor34.5426.0
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
66VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz34.1477.8
716Shadow ScythershadowShadow Scyther
BugFlyingShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz*34.0333.6
819Shadow AccelgorshadowShadow Accelgor
BugShadow
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz34.0269.3
918Shadow ScolipedeshadowShadow Scolipede
BugPoisonShadow
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn32.5293.5
1013HeracrossHeracross
BugFighting
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn32.0389.2
1211VikavoltVikavolt
BugElectric
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor32.0435.0
1314KartanaKartana
GrassSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor32.0385.3
1117Shadow GalvantulashadowShadow Galvantula
BugElectricShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz32.0298.0
147EscavalierEscavalier
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn31.1461.1
1510KleavorKleavor
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor31.0442.4
161Genesect BurnGenesect Burn
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.8507.6
172Genesect ChillGenesect Chill
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.8507.6
183Genesect DouseGenesect Douse
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.8507.6
194GenesectGenesect
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.8507.6
205Genesect ShockGenesect Shock
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor30.8507.6
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.

DPS Rank ?TDO Rank ?PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?TDO (Total Damage Output) ?
17YanmegaYanmega
BugFlying
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz30.4375.2
212FrosmothFrosmoth
IceBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz30.2325.9
310PinsirPinsir
Bug
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor29.6342.5
45CentiskorchCentiskorch
FireBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz29.4409.2
513ScytherScyther
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz*28.9323.6
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617AccelgorAccelgor
Bug
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz28.5262.2
74ScizorScizor
BugSteel
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor28.2414.0
814ScolipedeScolipede
BugPoison
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn28.0302.5
93GolisopodGolisopod
BugWater
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor27.0430.5
108DurantDurant
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor26.7350.6
1111LokixLokix
BugDark
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz26.6327.2
1215GalvantulaGalvantula
BugElectric
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz26.3283.2
1319NinjaskNinjask
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz26.1186.9
1418LeavannyLeavanny
BugGrass
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor26.0240.7
156SamurottSamurott
Water
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn25.3394.8
169NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / BugMegahorn24.8345.5
1720BeautiflyBeautifly
BugFlying
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz24.8161.1
182XerneasXerneas
FairyLegendary
FairyGeomancy* / BugMegahorn24.6649.5
1916RibombeeRibombee
BugFairy
BugStruggle Bug / BugBug Buzz24.4269.7
201Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword
FairySteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / FairyPlay Rough24.4797.8
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.

DPS Rank ?TDO Rank ?PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?TDO (Total Damage Output) ?
116MothimMothim
BugFlying
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz24.2174.2
211VenomothVenomoth
BugPoison
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz24.0237.6
32CrustleCrustle
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor23.2387.1
413ButterfreeButterfree
BugFlying
BugBug Bite* / BugBug Buzz22.9192.7
514BeedrillBeedrill
BugPoison
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor22.2191.6
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
66AbsolAbsol
Dark
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn22.2285.9
719ParasectParasect
BugGrass
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor21.8154.6
817VivillonVivillon
BugFlying
BugStruggle Bug / BugBug Buzz21.7174.1
915AriadosAriados
BugPoison
BugInfestation / BugMegahorn21.6184.0
1018KricketuneKricketune
Bug
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz21.4164.8
1120LarvestaLarvesta
BugFire
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz20.8137.1
128Rapidash GalarianRapidash Galarian
PsychicFairy
FairyFairy Wind / BugMegahorn20.6268.6
133MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*20.5338.1
149VespiquenVespiquen
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz20.4255.1
1512MasquerainMasquerain
BugFlying
BugInfestation / BugSilver Wind20.3204.8
161KingambitKingambit
DarkSteel
SteelMetal Claw / BugX-Scissor20.2617.9
175SneaslerSneasler
FightingPoison
PoisonPoison Jab / BugX-Scissor20.2296.3
184GardevoirGardevoir
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam19.9320.3
1910HattereneHatterene
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam19.9254.6
207SirfetchdSirfetchd
Fighting
BugFury Cutter / FlyingBrave Bird19.8271.1
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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