Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Mega Blastoise. While not the strongest water type mega, it is still one of the best, competing well with Mega Greninja and Mega Starmie. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Course Schedule

This raid will take place from October 7th to October 13th. It is preceded by Mega Victreebel and Xerneas, coincide with Yveltal, and be followed by Mega Dragonite and Dialga.

As you may know, Mega Blastoise is a pure water type. This makes the weakness chart very simple. The only move that Mega Blastoise knows outside of its typing it Flash Cannon, being a Steel type move.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	—
Resist (0.6x)	Steel Fire Water Ice
Neutral	Normal Fighting Flying Poison Ground Rock Bug Ghost Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super Effective (1.6x)	Grass Electric
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	—

Mega Blastoise’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Flash Cannon
• Ice Beam
• Hydro Pump
• Skull Bash
• Return

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Mega Blastoise. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Mega Chesnaught A

Best Moveset: Vine Whip / Seed Bomb+

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★★★

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Vine Whip	Seed Bomb+	100%
Low Kick	Seed Bomb+	87%
Vine Whip	Frenzy Plant	84%
Low Kick	Frenzy Plant	75%
Vine Whip	Solar Beam	72%
Smack Down	Seed Bomb+	69%

Mega Raichu-Y A

Best Moveset: Thunder Shock / Zap Cannon+

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Thunder Shock	Zap Cannon+	100%
Spark	Zap Cannon+	92%
Volt Switch	Zap Cannon+	87%
Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	85%
Spark	Wild Charge	82%
Volt Switch	Wild Charge	80%

Mega Raichu-X A

Best Moveset: Thunder Shock / Volt Tackle+

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Thunder Shock	Volt Tackle+	100%
Spark	Volt Tackle+	94%
Volt Switch	Volt Tackle+	94%
Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	79%
Volt Switch	Wild Charge	76%
Spark	Wild Charge	76%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Hydro Pump	🛡	—	—
Skull Bash	—	—	—
Ice Beam	⚔	—	—
Flash Cannon	—	🛡	🛡

Mega Mewtwo Y A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Future Sight+

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Mewtwo X A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Dynamic Punch+

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Shadow Regigigas

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Zeraora A

Best Moveset: Spark / Plasma Fists

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Raikou A

Best Moveset: Thunder Shock / Wild Charge

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Kartana A

Best Moveset: Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Magnezone A

Best Moveset: Volt Switch / Wild Charge

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Manectric A

Best Moveset: Thunder Fang / Wild Charge

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Mega Blastoise. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	Mega RayquazaEternatusMega VenusaurZekromXurkitreeShadow ChesnaughtThundurus TherianZarudeShadow TangrowthShadow ZapdosMega SceptileMega LucarioRillaboomRegigigasMega VictreebelMega AmpharosShadow VenusaurMega GalladeElectivire

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Sunny/Clear

Kartana (1.2)

Overall, Mega Blastoise is a very simple raid. Being a mono-type makes the weakness list short, and the only move it has that isn’t in its typeset is a Steel type move, which doesn’t help against either of Mega Blastoise’s weaknesses. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Speaking of, we have rolled out a new system that will give a discount to our subscriptions, and I have been graciously granted a code! So, for those lucky readers who make it all the way down here, the code is GEEKBEAK20. This code not only supports the owner of Pokebattler, but also me! And, to be honest, in real life, the presidigious Professor Geekbeak is a broke college student, so I would really appreciate the support. Thank you! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!