Quick facts
Species: Abomasnow (Mega)
Types: Grass / Ice
Primary weaknesses: Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Bug, Steel, Fire
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Mega Abomasnow, the Grass/Ice-type Mega Pokémon, turns the battlefield into a frozen storm zone. In Pokémon GO Mega Raids, it is not just bulky but also surprisingly dangerous, especially to teams that bring the wrong counters. Defeating Mega Abomasnow rewards trainers with Mega Energy, shiny chances, and strong Ice-type utility for future raids.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Fighting •
 Poison •
 Flying •
 Rock •
 Bug •
 Steel •
 Fire
|
| Resists to |
 Ground •
 Water •
 Grass •
 Electric
|
Best Mega Abomasnow Counters
Fire-type Counters
- Blaziken: (Fire Spin / Blast Burn)
- Charizard Y: (Fire Spin / Blast Burn)
- Blacephalon: (Incinerate / Mind Blown)
Steel-type Counters
- Zacian: (Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade)
Fighting-type Counters
- Lucario: (Force Palm / Aura Sphere)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Abomasnow:
- Blaziken, Charizard Y, Charizard X, Houndoom – Fire boost
- Lucario – Fighting boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Delphox | Scratch / Fire Spin / Zen Headbutt | Flamethrower / Flame Charge / Fire Blast / Mystical Fire / Psychic / Payback | Blast Burn | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Moltres | Wing Attack / Fire Spin | Ancient Power / Fire Blast / Heat Wave / Overheat | Sky Attack | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Darmanitan | Tackle / Fire Fang / Incinerate | Focus Blast / Rock Slide / Overheat / Psychic | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Volcarona | Bug Bite / Fire Spin | Hurricane / Bug Buzz / Overheat / Solar Beam | - | Fire Spin (13) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Heatran | Bug Bite / Fire Spin | Earth Power / Stone Edge / Iron Head / Fire Blast / Flamethrower | Magma Storm | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang / Dragon Breath | Stone Edge / Overheat / Draco Meteor / Crunch | Fusion Flare | Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Blacephalon | Astonish / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Mystical Fire / Overheat | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Heatran | Bug Bite / Fire Spin | Earth Power / Stone Edge / Iron Head / Fire Blast / Flamethrower | Magma Storm | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Darmanitan | Tackle / Fire Fang / Incinerate | Focus Blast / Rock Slide / Overheat / Psychic | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Emboar | Low Kick / Ember | Focus Blast / Rock Slide / Heat Wave / Flame Charge | Blast Burn | Ember (10) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Entei | Fire Spin / Fire Fang | Scorching Sands / Iron Head / Flamethrower / Fire Blast / Overheat / Flame Charge | - | Fire Spin / Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Moltres | Wing Attack / Fire Spin | Ancient Power / Fire Blast / Heat Wave / Overheat | Sky Attack | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Infernape | Rock Smash / Fire Spin | Close Combat / Flamethrower / Solar Beam | Blast Burn | Rock Smash (17) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Charizard | Air Slash / Fire Spin | Air Cutter / Fire Blast / Overheat / Dragon Claw | Wing Attack / Ember / Dragon Breath / Blast Burn / Flamethrower | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Ho-Oh | Hidden Power / Steel Wing / Incinerate / Extrasensory | Brave Bird / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Earthquake / Sacred Fire | Incinerate (32) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Typhlosion | Shadow Claw / Ember / Incinerate | Fire Blast / Overheat / Solar Beam / Thunder Punch | Blast Burn | Incinerate (32) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Magmortar | Karate Chop / Fire Spin | Brick Break / Scorching Sands / Fire Punch / Fire Blast / Psychic | Thunderbolt | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Arcanine | Fire Fang / Thunder Fang / Snarl | Scorching Sands / Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Wild Charge / Psychic Fangs / Crunch | Bite / Bulldoze | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | Counter / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Power-Up Punch / Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Flash Cannon / Meteor Mash / Blaze Kick / Thunder Punch | Force Palm | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Mega Charizard X | Air Slash / Fire Spin | Dragon Claw / Fire Blast / Air Cutter / Overheat | Dragon Breath / Ember / Wing Attack / Flamethrower / Blast Burn | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Mega Charizard Y | Air Slash / Fire Spin | Dragon Claw / Fire Blast / Air Cutter / Overheat | Dragon Breath / Ember / Wing Attack / Flamethrower / Blast Burn | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Mega Houndoom | Fire Fang / Snarl | Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Crunch / Foul Play | - | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
Moves & Threats
Abomasnow common fast moves are Razor Leaf or Leafage or Powder Snow. Charged moves include Energy Ball or Blizzard or Outrage or Weather Ball and Icy Wind
Pro tip: Blizzard and Weather Ball (Ice) can seriously hurt unprepared or under-leveled counters, especially Dragons and Flyers.
Weather Effects
Sunny/Cloudy weather: boosts Fire and Fighting type attackers.
Battle Tips
- Always prioritize Fire-type attackers — they deal 4× damage.
- Avoid Water, Ground, Dragon, and Grass types — they perform terribly here.
- If you have a Fire-type Mega (like Mega Charizard Y or Mega Blaziken), use it to boost the whole group.
- In Sunny weather, Fire-types become even more destructive.
- With good counters, 2–4 trainers can comfortably defeat Mega Abomasnow.
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Abomasnow
- Chance to catch Abomasnow (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mega Abomasnow?
t boosts Ice- and Grass-type candy when used as a Mega. It’s extremely useful for Dragon, Flying, and Ground-type raid bosses.
FAQ
Can Mega Abomasnow be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Abomasnow has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Abomasnow?
Best moveset of Abomasnow are Razor Leaf which does damage of 13 under Fast Attack and Blizzard of 130 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Abomasnow?
Sunny or Cloudy weather to boosts Fire and Fighting type counters.
Does Mega Abomasnow keep its Mega form after the battle?
Mega Evolution lasts only during battles where Mega is enabled; it does not persist outside combat.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Blaziken Raid Guide, Mega Charizard Y Raid Guide, Mega Charizard X Raid Guide
Summary
- Fire-type Pokémon are by far the best counters.
- Bring a Fire Mega if possible to help everyone.
- Watch out for Blizzard and Ice Weather Ball.
- Keep your team aggressive and fast.