Pokemon Go is wrapping up its Memories in Motion season in just a few days, but before then, the game is introducing one more Mega-Evolved Pokemon to its ever-expanding roster. Mega Falinks is making its debut on May 23, as part of this season’s final Raid Day, which takes place from 2 to 5 PM local time.
Mega Pokemon are already among the most formidable Raid bosses in the game, and that is especially true for Mega Falinks, which will only appear in Super Mega Raids–an even more challenging version of Mega Raid battles. If you need a hand, we’ve put together some tips to help you defeat Mega Falinks before it leaves Raids.
In This Article
What Are Super Mega Raids?
Mega Falinks Weaknesses
Best Mega Falinks Counters
Best Moveset For Mega Falinks
Can Falinks Be Shiny?
What Are Super Mega Raids?
As their name suggests, Super Mega Raids are an even more involved tier of Mega Raids. The official Pokemon Go website recommends gathering together at least seven other players to tackle these Raids, and you’ll each need to bring along at least one Mega-Evolved Pokemon if you hope to stand a chance.
Unlike typically Raid bosses, Super Mega Raid bosses may become “enraged” during the battle, at which point they’ll activate a shield to reduce the damage they take. You and your teammates will need to coordinate with your own Mega-Evolved Pokemon to destroy these shields and continue battling the Raid boss.
Mega Falinks Weaknesses
Like regular Falinks, Mega Falinks is a pure fighting-type Pokemon, which means it’s vulnerable to flying, psychic, and fairy. Each of these types dish out super-effective damage to the Mega Pokemon, so you’ll want to pack your team with as many of them as you can.
While they’re not super-effective, poison and ghost types also resist fighting moves, meaning they’ll take much less damage from Mega Falinks. This makes them good alternatives to use if you’re struggling to fill out your team.
Best Mega Falinks Counters
Here are some recommended Pokemon and moves to use when challenging Mega Falinks:
Flying
Pokemon
Type
Fast Attack
Charged Attack
Zapdos
Electric/Flying
Thunder Shock
Drill Peck
Moltres
Fire/Flying
Wing Attack
Fly
Lugia
Psychic/Flying
Extrasensory
Fly
Rayquaza
Dragon/Flying
Air Slash
Dragon Ascent
Salamence
Dragon/Flying
Dragon Tail
Fly
Enamorus
Fairy/Flying
Fairy Wind
Fly
Psychic
Pokemon
Type
Fast Attack
Charged Attack
Mega Alakazam
Psychic
Confusion
Psychic
Mewtwo
Psychic
Psycho Cut
Psystrike
Mega Gardevoir
Psychic/Fairy
Confusion
Psychic
Mega Gallade
Psychic/Fighting
Confusion
Psychic
Mega Latios
Dragon/Psychic
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
Hoopa Unbound
Psychic/Dark
Confusion
Psychic
Fairy
Pokemon
Type
Fast Attack
Charged Attack
Togekiss
Fairy/Flying
Charm
Dazzling Gleam
Sylveon
Fairy
Charm
Dazzling Gleam
Xerneas
Fairy
Geomancy
Moonblast
Primarina
Water/Fairy
Charm
Moonblast
Tapu Lele
Psychic/Fairy
Confusion
Nature’s Madness
Hatterene
Psychic/Fairy
Charm
Dazzling Gleam
Best Moveset For Mega Falinks
Mega Falinks is a powerful attacker, and you’ll want to take advantage of its beefy offensive stats by teaching it two fighting-type moves. Mega Falinks will dish out the most damage with the Fast Attack Counter and the Charged Attack Superpower.
Can Falinks Be Shiny?
Yes, each time you successfully clear a raid, there’s a chance you’ll encounter shiny Falinks. This variant has brown armor with yellow horns, making it easy to distinguish at a glance. As part of the event bonuses, Niantic has increased the odds of encountering shiny Falinks, so complete as many Raids as you can during the event hours and you should find one with little trouble.
