Mega Staraptor and Mega Chandelure make their debut in Pokémon GO during the Season of Twilight Trails, bringing incredible new power to raid battles and high-tier PvE content.
Originally discovered in the Sinnoh and Unova regions respectively, these two powerhouse Megas open up exciting new meta options for Flying, Fighting, Ghost, and Fire-type attackers.
Mega Staraptor and Mega Chandelure: Pokémon GO Debuts
Mega Staraptor
Mega Staraptor builds on the fierce reputation of the Predator Pokémon. Known for its aggressive flying capabilities and sharp crest, Mega Staraptor trades some of its standard demeanor for a terrifyingly powerful battle aura that strikes fear into opposing raid bosses.
It is a dual Fighting and Flying-type Pokémon with a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4498 (at level 50). In Pokémon GO, its wild encounters and post-raid catch opportunities are boosted during Cloudy and Windy weather. Its Pokédex number is #398.
If you want to maximize candy gains while catching Staraptor, ensure you have an active Mega Level 3 or Level 4 Fighting or Flying-type Pokémon (such as Mega Lucario, Mega Lopunny, Mega Blaziken, or Mega Pidgeot).
Looking for the perfect Staraptor as a raid encounter? Keep an eye out for these CP ranges:
Raid Encounters: 2183 to 2273 CP (or 2729 to 2842 CP with a Cloudy/Windy weather boost).
Mega Chandelure
Mega Chandelure features an eerie, haunting design that burns brighter than its standard evolution, casting a mesmerizing yet menacing glow across any battlefield.
It is a dual Ghost and Fire-type Pokémon with a massive maximum Combat Power (CP) of 5012 (at level 50). In Pokémon GO, its encounters are boosted during Fog and Sunny weather. Its Pokédex number is #609.
If you want to maximize candy gains while catching Chandelure, ensure you have an active Mega Level 3 or Level 4 Ghost or Fire-type Pokémon (such as Mega Gengar, Mega Houndoom, or Mega Charizard Y).
Looking for the perfect Chandelure as a raid encounter? Target these CP windows:
Raid Encounters: 2434 to 2533 CP (or 3043 to 3167 CP with a Fog or Sunny weather boost)
Mega Staraptor and Mega Chandelure PvP/PvE Viability
Mega Staraptor: As a Fighting/Flying-type, Mega Staraptor takes increased damage from Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves, while resisting Bug, Ground, Dark, Fighting, and Grass-type attacks. For optimal raid damage output, optimal fast moves like Gust paired with charged moves like Fly or Brave Bird maximize its high DPS potential.
Mega Chandelure: As a Ghost/Fire-type, Mega Chandelure is vulnerable to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves, while heavily resisting Bug, Fighting, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, and Steel-type attacks. To maximize its elite offensive presence in raids, run Fire Spin alongside Shadow Ball or Overheat. Its towering attack stat makes it an absolute premier choice for PvE damage dealer rotations against Psychic and Ghost-type raid bosses.
As trainers gear up for this exciting new Mega debuts, incorporating Mega Staraptor and Mega Chandelure into your active raiding strategies will prove essential. Whether you are hunting for high-IV catches, or min-maxing your raid counters, these powerful Megas offer unmatched offensive utility that will elevate your Pokémon GO experience.
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