Pokemon GO Mega Steelix raid guide: Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

Pokemon GO Mega Steelix first debuted in December 2021, and it is returning as a Mega Raid boss in just a few days. Beginning on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 10 am local time and lasting until Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 10 am local time, Mega Steelix will be available to raid as part of the regular Raid cycle.

This is a great opportunity for trainers to capture a Steelix and collect some Mega Energy to get a Mega Steelix of their own.

Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Steelix raids

The best counters to Mega Steelix are:

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Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
Primal or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Primal or Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn

Mega Steelix as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Best Fighting-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Steelix

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Lucario	Force Palm	Aura Sphere
Mega Heracross	Counter	Close Combat
Mega Blaziken	Counter	Focus Blast
Terrakion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword*
Shadow Conkeldurr	Counter	Dynamic Punch
Keldeo	Low Kick	Sacred Sword

Best Fire-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Steelix

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Charizard Y	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Mega Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare
Shadow Heatran	Fire Spin	Magma Storm
Shadow Moltres	Fire Spin	Overheat
Shadow Emboar	Low Kick	Blast Burn

Best Ground-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Steelix

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Primal or Shadow Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades
Mega or Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power
Landorus Therian	Mud Shot	Sandsear Storm
Shadow Excadrill	Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands
Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake
Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower

Best Water-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Steelix

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Primal or Shadow Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse
Mega or Shadow Swampert	Water Gun or Mud Shot	Hydro Cannon
Mega Blastoise	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon
Mega Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump
Shadow Kingler	Bubble	Crabhammer
Shadow Samurott	Waterfall	Hydro Cannon

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What are Mega Steelix's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Steelix is a dual Steel- and Ground-type, giving it some straightforward weaknesses:

Fighting (160%)
Fire (160%)
Ground (160%)
Water (160%)

Due to the defensive nature of its typing, Mega Steelix has a long list of resistances:

Poison (24.4%)
Electric (39.1%)
Rock (39.1%)
Bug (62.5%)
Dragon (62.5%)
Fairy (62.5%)
Flying (62.5%)
Normal (62.5%)
Psychic (62.5%)
Steel (62.5%)

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Mega Steelix raids?

Yes, it is possible to solo a Pokemon GO Mega Steelix raid. Pay attention to the types it resists; the list is long, and some can be easy to overlook. Avoid bringing those types, as they will only prolong the battle.

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Shiny odds from Mega Steelix raids in Pokemon GO

Shiny Steelix and Steelix Mega Steelix (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Once defeated, the possibility of encountering a shiny variant of Steelix is about 1-in-128. A Shiny Mega Steelix is obtainable once a Shiny Steelix is Mega Evolved.

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Steelix 100% CP from raids (hundo CP)

You will encounter Steelix after defeating the Mega raid. The encounter's CP will range from the following brackets, depending on its IVs and the weather:

No weather boost: 1,308 CP - 1,379 CP at Level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Snow or Sunny): 1,635 CP - 1,724 CP at Level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Pokemon GO Mega Steelix stats and moves as a raid boss

As a Mega Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Mega Steelix will have the following stats and moves:

Combat Power: 39,825
Attack: 212
Defense: 327
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Iron Tail, and Thunder Fang
Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Heavy Slam, Crunch, Psychic Fangs, and Breaking Swipe

Mega Steelix raids can be challenged by 20 players at a time and will last for 300 seconds. The challenge ends when the players deplete all the boss’ HP. This raid can be participated in both in-person and remotely.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh