Quick facts
Species: Diancie (Mega)
Types: Rock / Fairy
Primary weaknesses: Ground, Steel, Water, Grass
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Mega Diancie shines as one of Pokémon GO’s most strategically demanding raid bosses. Its Rock/Fairy typing allows it to dish out versatile attacks, resist common moves, and challenge trainers who aren’t prepared. Facing Mega Diancie isn’t about brute force—it’s about choosing the right counters, weather awareness, and understanding its moveset. With careful planning, even small groups can triumph.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Ground •
 Steel •
 Water •
 Grass
|
| Resists to |
 Normal •
 Flying •
 Bug •
 Fire •
 Dragon •
 Dark
|
Best Mega Diancie Counters
Mega-type Counters
- Swampert: Water Gun / Earthquake
- Diancie: Rollout / Hydro Pump
- Gyarados: Dragon Tail / Hydro Pump
Shadow-type Counters
- Feraligator: Waterfall / Hydro Pump
- Samurott: Waterfall / Hydro Pump
- Kingler: Bubble / Crabhammer
Water-type Counters
- Greninja: Feint Attack / Hydro Pump
- Golisopod: Waterfall / Liquidation
- Primarina: Charm / Hydro Pump
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Diancie:
- Swampert, Diancie, Gyarados, Slowbro – Water boost
- Garchomp – Ground 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamazenta | Metal Claw / Ice Fang | Moon Blast / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Bash | - | Ice Fang (12) and Giga Impact (200) |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Sunsteel Strike | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Sunsteel Strike (230) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt (11) and Earthquake (140) |
| Origin Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | Roar of Time | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Roar of Time (160) |
| Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Excadrill | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Metal Claw | Earthquake / Drill Run / Scorching Sands / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Melmetal | Thunder Shock | Hyper Beam / Superpower / Rock Slide / Flash Cannon / Thunderbolt | Double Iron Bash | Thunder Shock (4) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Genesect | Fury Cutter / Metal Claw | Hyper Beam / X-Scissor / Magnet Bomb | Techno Blast | Metal Claw (6) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Kingambit | Metal Claw / Snarl / Metal Sound | Dark Pulse / Iron head / X-Scissor / Focus Blast / Foul Play | - | Snarl (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Jirachi | Charge Beam / Confusion | Aura Sphere / Doom Desire / Psychic / Dazzling Gleam | - | Confusion (19) and Aura Sphere / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| 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) |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard / Avalanche | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
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 Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt (11) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Excadrill | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Metal Claw | Earthquake / Drill Run / Scorching Sands / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Aggron | Smack Down / Iron Tail / Metal Sound / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Rock Tomb / Meteor Beam / Heavy Slam / Thunder | - | Iron Tail / Dragon Tail (14) and Meteor Beam (140) |
| Shadow Empoleon | Metal Claw / Steel Wing / Metal Sound / Waterfall | Drill Peck / Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Blizzard | Hydro Cannon | Steel Wing (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Magnezone | Metal Sound / Spark / Charge Beam / Volt Switch | Flash Cannon / Mirror Shot / Zap Cannon / Wild Charge | - | Volt Switch (13) and Zap Cannon (140) |
| Shadow Magneton | Metal Sound / Spark / Charge Beam / Thunder Shock / Volt Switch | Magnet Bomb / Flash Cannon / Discharge / Zap Cannon | - | Volt Switch (13) and Zap Cannon (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 Scizor | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch | Iron Head / X-Scissor / Trailblaze / Night Slash | - | Bullet Punch (10) and Trailblaze (65) |
| Mega Steelix | Iron Tail / Dragon Tail / Thunder Fang | Earthquake / Heavy Slam / Psychic Fangs / Breaking Swipe / Crunch | - | Iron Tail / Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Aggron | Smack Down / Iron Tail / Metal Sound / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Rock Tomb / Meteor Beam / Heavy Slam / Thunder | - | Iron Tail / Dragon Tail (14) and Meteor Beam (140) |
| Mega Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt (11) and Earthquake (140) |
| 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) |
Moves & Threats
Diancie common fast moves are Rock Throw or Tackle. Charged moves include Rock Slide or Moonblast (Massive Fairy-type damage against Dark or Dragon counters) or Power Gem (High DPS Rock attacks capable of breaking shields).
Pro tip: Avoid low-CP Grass and Fire-types—they don’t survive long against its balanced Rock/Fairy moves.
Weather Effects
Snow weather to boosts Steel type counters.
Rainy weather to boosts Water type counters.
Sunny weather to boosts Grass and Ground type counters.
Battle Tips
- Steel-types like Metagross, Dialga, and Lucario are top-tier against both its Fairy and Rock moves.
- Water-types such as Kyogre or Swampert counter Rock moves effectively.
- Ground-types like Garchomp and Rhyperior handle its Rock attacks and can survive multiple hits.
- For smaller groups, focus on high DPS counters with shield usage, since Diancie’s charged moves can quickly KO weaker Pokémon.
Pro tip: Mega Diancie is fragile compared to other Megas but can punish careless timing and mismatched counters.
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Diancie
- Chance to catch Diancie (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mega Diancie?
Its balanced typing teaches strategic countering, perfect for refining team building for future raids.
FAQ
Can Mega Diancie be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Not currently. Shiny Diancie has not yet been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Diancie?
Best movset of Diancie are Rock Throw which does damage of 13 under Fast Attack and Moonblast 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 Diancie?
Snow weather to boost Steel type counters, Rainy weather to boosts Water type counters, Sunny weather to boosts Grass and Ground type counters.
Does Mega Diancie 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 Gigantamax Hatterene Raid Guide, Gigantamax Alcremie Raid Guide, Gigantamax Machamp Raid Guide
Summary
- Bring Steel, Ground, and Water Pokémon for max efficiency.
- Avoid relying solely on Dragons—they’re less effective due to Fairy typing.
- Watch weather boosts—Sunny/Partly Cloudy increases Rock damage, Rain boosts Water counters.
- Focus on sustained DPS with shield management, especially in smaller groups.
- Prioritize high CP counters with resistances over low-CP glass cannons.