Mega Abomasnow Raid Guide – Best Counters, Weakness, CP & Strategy

Introduction

The Mega Evolution of Abomasnow, Mega Abomasnow is one of the more interesting Mega Raid bosses in Pokémon GO.

Mega Abomasnow is a powerful Grass and Ice type Pokémon that appears in Mega Raids in Pokémon GO. When trainers defeat this raid boss, they earn Mega Energy that allows them to Mega Evolve their own Abomasnow.

However, this typing also gives Mega Abomasnow a major disadvantage: it takes extremely high damage from Fire-type moves. Because Fire attacks deal quadruple damage, trainers using strong Fire Pokémon can defeat this raid boss very quickly.

Although the raid boss has a relatively high CP and strong moves like Blizzard and Energy Ball, it also has a major weakness that makes the battle easier for experienced trainers. Fire-type Pokémon deal extremely high damage to Mega Abomasnow, making them the most reliable counters.

This guide will help players understand Mega Abomasnow’s weaknesses, the best Pokémon to use as counters, optimal raid strategies, and how to maximize rewards after the raid. Whether you are a new trainer or an experienced player preparing a powerful raid team, this guide will help you defeat Mega Abomasnow efficiently.

⚠️ Mega Abomasnow Weaknesses

Notes: Mega Abomasnow has several weaknesses because of its dual Grass and Ice typing. The most important weakness is Fire. Fire-type attacks deal double super-effective damage because both Grass and Ice types are weak to Fire.

Because of this double weakness, Fire Pokémon are by far the best choice in this raid. Even average Fire-type attackers can defeat Mega Abomasnow quickly. Other types such as Fighting and Rock can still deal strong damage, but they are not as efficient as Fire attackers.

Category	Details
❌ Double Weak To:	Fire
❌ Weak To:	Fighting • Poison • Flying • Rock • Bug • Steel
✅ Resistant To:	Ground • Water • Grass • Electric

Notes: Because of these resistances, trainers should avoid using Pokémon that rely heavily on Water or Electric attacks. These moves will deal reduced damage and make the raid battle take longer than necessary.

🗡️ Best Counters for Mega Abomasnow

To defeat Mega Abomasnow efficiently, prioritize strong Fire-type attackers. Other super-effective types can help, but none match Fire’s damage output.

🔥Fire-Type Counters (Top Priority)

Fire-type Pokémon are by far the strongest choice in this raid. Fast moves like Fire Spin combined with powerful charged moves such as Blast Burn or Overheat deal massive damage due to the double weakness.

Mega Fire-type Pokémon are extremely valuable. If one trainer activates a Mega Fire Pokémon, all other Fire-type attackers in the raid receive a damage boost. Coordinated Mega boosts can end the raid very quickly.

• Blaziken: (Fire Spin / Blast Burn)

Mega Blaziken delivers extremely high Fire-type DPS while boosting other Fire attackers in the lobby. Its Mega boost increases overall team damage, making it ideal for coordinated groups.

• Charizard Y: (Fire Spin / Blast Burn)

In Sunny weather, Mega Charizard Y becomes one of the strongest possible raid attackers due to weather-boosted Fire damage. It also boosts Fire-type teammates.

• Chandelure: (Fire Spin / Overheat)

Chandelure provides strong Fire DPS at a lower investment cost than Legendaries. Excellent option for budget players.

• Darmanitan: (Fire Fang / Overheat)

Darmanitan has extremely high Attack. Although fragile, it can shred Mega Abomasnow’s HP bar quickly.

Why Fire Counters Dominate:

• 4× super effective damage
• Sunny weather boost
• High DPS fast moves
• Most Fire types resist Ice attacks

Fire attackers dramatically outperform Fighting, Rock, or Steel Pokémon in this raid.

🥊 Fighting-Type Counters

Fighting Pokémon deal super-effective damage to Mega Abomasnow’s Ice typing. They are solid alternatives if Fire teams are limited, but they do not perform as efficiently as Fire attackers.

• Lucario: (Force Palm / Aura Sphere)

Best Regular Counters

Regular Pokémon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.

Best Shadow Counters

Shadow Pokémon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.

Best Mega Counters

Mega Pokémon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.

🧠 Battle Strategy & Team Planning

The most important factor in defeating Mega Abomasnow is maximizing Fire-type damage. Because of its double weakness, strong Fire-type attackers such as Mega Charizard, Mega Blaziken, or Reshiram can deal extremely high damage per second (DPS). Prioritize Pokémon with powerful Fire-type fast and charged moves rather than mixed-type sets.

If Sunny weather is active, Fire-type attacks receive a weather boost, significantly reducing the time required to defeat the raid boss. In contrast, Snowy weather will boost Abomasnow’s Ice-type attacks, increasing incoming damage. During Snowy conditions, make sure your team has strong resistances and avoid fragile glass-cannon attackers unless you can dodge consistently.

For lower-level trainers, coordinating with at least 3–5 players is recommended. High-level trainers with optimized Fire-type teams may complete the raid with fewer players, but group play ensures faster clears and more Mega Energy rewards.

Dodging charged Ice-type moves such as Blizzard can greatly extend your team’s survival time. If using Mega Evolutions, prioritize one Mega Fire-type to boost all Fire-type allies on the battlefield for maximum efficiency.

Overall, Mega Abomasnow is considered one of the more manageable Mega raids due to its double weakness. With proper Fire-type preparation and awareness of weather conditions, this raid can be completed smoothly even without a full lobby.

Can Mega Abomasnow Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, trainers can encounter a Shiny Abomasnow after defeating Mega Abomasnow in a raid battle. While Mega Abomasnow itself cannot be caught, players will encounter the regular Abomasnow after the raid, which has a chance of being shiny.

Shiny Abomasnow has a darker blue color compared to the normal version, making it visually distinct and highly desired by collectors in Pokémon GO.

The shiny rate for Mega Raids is generally higher than standard wild encounters, so participating in multiple raids increases the chance of obtaining a shiny version.