Quick facts
Species: Steelix (Mega)
Types: Steel / Ground
Primary weaknesses: Fighting, Ground, Fire, Water
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
🐍⛓️ Mega Steelix Raid Guide in Pokémon GO
Mega Steelix is a Steel and Ground-type Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It has extremely high defense, making it one of the toughest Mega Raid bosses to take down if you are not using proper counters.
In this complete guide, you will learn everything you need to know about Mega Steelix raids including its weaknesses, best counters, moveset, weather boosts, how many trainers are needed, catch CP values, and whether it is worth raiding.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQs🧬 About Mega Steelix in Pokémon GO
Mega Steelix is a Steel / Ground-type Pokémon. When Mega Evolved, it provides damage bonuses to Steel-type and Ground-type Pokémon in raids.
Mega Steelix is useful because:
- It boosts Steel-type and Ground-type Pokémon in raids
- It has extremely high defense and survives for a long time
- It is good against Fairy, Rock, Electric, and Poison-type raid bosses
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ❌ Double Weak To: |
 Water
|
| ❌ Weak To: |
 Fighting •
 Ground •
 Fire
|
| ✅ Resistant To: |
 Normal •
 Flying •
 Poison •
 Rock •
 Bug •
 Steel •
 Electric •
 Psychic •
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
🗡️ Best Counters for Mega Steelix
The best way to defeat Mega Steelix is to use strong Water, Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type Pokémon, especially Water-types because of its double weakness.
Mega-type Counters
- Charizard Y : (Fire Spin / Blast Burn)
- Lucario : (Force Palm / Aura Sphere)
- Blaziken: (Fire Spin / Aura Sphere)
Shadow-type Counters
- Conkeldurr : (Counter / Dynamic Punch)
- Charizard: (Fire Spin / Blast Burn)
- Heatran: (Fire Spin / Magma Storm)
Regular-type Counters
- Terrakion: (Double Kick / Sacred Sword)
- Reshiram: (Fire Fang / Fusion Flare)
- Landorus: (Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Steelix:
- Lucario, Blaziken, Heracross – Fighting boost
- Swampert, Blastoise – Water boost
- Garchomp – Ground boost
- Blaziken, Charizard Y, Charizard X – Fire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Fire Punch (50) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| 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) |
| Keldeo(Original) | Fire Fang / Dragon Breath | Stone Edge / Overheat / Draco Meteor / Crunch | Fusion Flare | Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Terrakion | Double Kick / Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Close Combat / Earthquake / Rock Slide | Sacred Sword | Smack Down (13) and Earthquake (140) |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang / Dragon Breath | Stone Edge / Overheat / Draco Meteor / Crunch | Fusion Flare | Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Landorus | Mud Shot / Extrasensory | Superpower / Earthquake / Bulldoze / Stone Edge | Sandsear Storm | Extrasensory (11) and Sandsear Storm (150) |
| Keldeo(Resolute) | Low Kick / Poison Jab | Close Combat / Sacred Sword / X-Scissor / Aqua Jet / Hydro Pump | - | Poison Jab (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Blacephalon | Astonish / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Mystical Fire / Overheat | Mind Blown | 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 Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| 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 Moltres | Wing Attack / Fire Spin | Ancient Power / Fire Blast / Heat Wave / Overheat | Sky Attack | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Conkeldurr | Counter / Poison Jab | Dynamic Punch / Focus Blast / Stone Edge | Brutal Swing | Counter / Poison Jab (13) and Focus Blast (140) |
| 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 Heatran | Bug Bite / Fire Spin | Earth Power / Stone Edge / Iron Head / Fire Blast / Flamethrower | Magma Storm | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Shadow Darmanitan | Tackle / Fire Fang / Incinerate | Focus Blast / Rock Slide / Overheat / Psychic | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Kingler | Metal Claw / Bubble | Vise Grip / X-Scissor / Water Pulse / Crabhammer / Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble (10) and Crabhammer (85) |
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | 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) |
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 Heracross | Counter / Struggle Bug | Close Combat / Upper Hand / Earthquake / Rock Blast / Megahorn | - | Struggle Bug (15) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Blastoise | Rollout / Water Gun / Bite | Skull Bash / Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam | Hydro Cannon | Rollout (15) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| 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 Swampert | Mud Shot / Water Gun | Sludge / Sludge Wave / Earthquake / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| 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 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) |
| 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 Steelix Moveset
Steelix common fast moves are Iron Tail or Dragon Tail or Thunder Fang. Charged moves include Earthquake or Heavy Slam or Psychic Fangs or Breaking Swipe or Crunch.
Threat: Earthquake + Iron Head can deal massive damage to unprepared counters.
Tip: Avoid using Poison and Normal-types—they deal minimal damage.
🌦️ Weather Boost
Mega Steelix gets a weather boost in:
- Snow → boosts Steel
- Sunny / Clear → boosts Ground
Your counters get boosted in:
- Rain → boosts Water
- Cloudy → boosts Fighting
- Sunny / Clear → boosts Fire and Ground
Recommended Team Compositions
Best Team (3–5 Trainers)
- Mega Lucario (Fighting)
- Primal Kyogre (Water)
- Primal Groudon (Ground)
- Mega Blaziken (Fire)
- Keldeo (Fighting)
Balanced Team (5–7 Trainers)
- Mega Lucario
- Reshiram
- Mega Charizard Y
- Mega Swampert
- Terrakion
- Shadow Conkeldurr
Even if your squad lacks perfect counters, mixing Fighting, Water, Fire, and Ground types will steadily wear down Mega Steelix’s HP.
💡 Best Strategy to Defeat Mega Steelix
- Lead with your highest DPS counters like Mega Lucario or Primal Kyogre.
- Dodge charged Earthquake and Heavy Slam when possible to preserve your team’s health.
- Rejoin quickly if your Pokémon faint — every bit of extra damage helps.
- If weather boosts Water attacks (rain) or Ground attacks (sunny), prioritize those counters.
👥 How Many Trainers Are Needed?
- 2–3 very strong trainers with Water teams → Possible
- 4–5 trainers → Comfortable clear
- Lower-level groups → 6+ recommended
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Steelix
- Chance to catch Steelix (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
📌 Is Mega Steelix Worth Raiding?
Mega Steelix is worth raiding mainly for its Mega boost to Steel and Ground-type Pokémon. It is not a top-tier Mega attacker, but it is useful for specific raid teams and for completing your Mega Pokédex.
FAQ
Can Mega Steelix be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Steelix has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Steelix?
BBest moveset of Steelix are Iron Tail or Dragon Tail which does damage of 14 under Fast Attack and Earthquake which does damage of 140 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 Steelix?
Sunny weather boosts Ground type counters, Cloudy weather boosts Fighting type counters, Rainy weather boosts Water type counters.
🏁 Conclusion
Mega Steelix’s bulk and Steel/Ground typing make it a challenge, but with strong Fighting, Water, Fire, and Ground counters, you can take it down efficiently. Focus on exploiting its weaknesses, coordinate with fellow trainers, and take advantage of weather boosts to maximize damage and earn rewards like Mega Energy and Shiny Steelix.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Lucario Raid Guide, Mega Blaziken Raid Guide, Mega Charizard Y Raid Guide
Summary
- Fighting-types deal the highest damage
- Water-types cover Ground weakness
- Fire-types exploit Steel typing
- Focus on dodging Iron Head & Earthquake