This PvE Ranking for Primal and Mega Pokémon presents a list of the best PvE Primal and Mega Pokémon currently in Pokémon GO. In Pokémon GO, PvE (Player versus Environment) refers to gameplay where you battle the game’s AI-controlled opponents rather than other players.
Common PvE activities include:
- Raid Battles: Teaming up with other players to defeat powerful Raid Bosses.
- Max Battles: Battling Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon at Power Spots.
- Gym Battles: Fighting defending gyms to take control of them.
- Team GO Rocket Battles: Battling Grunts, Leaders, and the Boss.
- Team Leader Battles: Battling Blance, Candela, or Spark for training.
For PvE, the most important factors are typically:
- High DPS (Damage Per Second).
- Strong Total Damage Output (TDO).
- The right Pokémon type and attack type.
PvE Ranking for Primal and Mega Pokémon
The ranking below is based on a combination of DPS, TDO, and the right attack type. Although there are currently 54 Primal and Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO, the list below contains the best 20.
| Pokémon | Best Fast Attack | Best Charged Attack |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Mewtwo Y | Confusion | Psystrike |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash | Dragon Ascent |
| Mega Mewtwo X | Confusion | Psystrike |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Origin Pulse |
| Mega Lucario | Force Palm | Aura Sphere |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter | Aura Sphere |
| Mega Garchomp | Dragon Tail | Breaking Swipe |
| Mega Sceptile | Fury Cutter | Frenzy Plant |
| Mega Salamence | Dragon Tail | Fly |
| Mega Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball |
| Mega Alakazam | Confusion | Psychic |
| Mega Charizard Y | Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
| Mega Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash |
| Mega Gardevior | Confusion | Psychic |
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
| Mega Tyranitar | Bite | Brutal Swing |
| Mega Heracross | Fury Cutter | Megahorn |
| Mega Swampert | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
| Mega Diancie | Rock Throw | Rock Slide |
The first five (5) are considered S+ Tier, the next eight (8) are S Tier, while the remaining seven (7) are a mix of A+ and A Tier.
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How and Where to Utilize the PvE Ranking for Primal and Mega Pokémon
Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Mewtwo X, Primal Groudon, and Primal Kyogre are the absolute gold standard for PvE. They should be your primary investments for high-tier Raid Battles. However, you cannot use them in all PvEs due to their weaknesses. For example, you will not want to use Mega Mewtwo Y as a raid attacker against Mega Tyranitar as a Raid Boss. This is because Mega Mewtwo is weak against Mega Tyranitar’s Dark- and Rock-type attacks.
Take note of the following.
- Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X are best used against Fighting- or Poison-type Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza is best used against Fighting-, Grass-, or Bug-type Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon is best used against Poison-, Rock-, Steel-, Fire-, or Electric-type Pokémon.
- Primal Kyogre is best used against Ground-, Rock-, or Fire-type Pokémon.
- Mega Lucario and Mega Blaziken are best used against Normal-, Rock-, Steel-, Ice-, or Dark-type Pokémon.
- Mega Garchomp and Mega Salamence are best used against Dragon-type Pokémon.
- Mega Gengar is best used against Ghost- or Psychic-type Pokémon. However, it is very glassy. Be ready to dodge attacks to maximize its usefulness.
- Mega Metagross is best used against Rock-, Ice-, or Fairy-type Pokémon.
- Mega Swampert is best used against Rock- or Fire-type Pokémon.
- Mega Alakazam is best used against Fighting- or Poison-type Pokémon. Use it if you do not have Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Mewtwo X.
- Mega Charizard Y is best used against Bug-, Steel-, Grass-, or Ice-type Pokémon.
- Mega Gardevior is best used against Fighting- or Poison-type Pokémon. Use it if you do not have Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Mewtwo X.
- Mega Latios is best used against Fighting- or Poison-type Pokémon. Use it if you do not have Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Mewtwo X.
- Mega Tyranitar is best used against Ghost- or Psychic-type Pokémon.
- Mega Heracross is best used against Grass-, Psychic-, or Dark-type Pokémon.
- Mega Diancie is best used against Flying-, Bug-, Fire-, or Ice-type Pokémon.
READ ALSO: Mega Pokémon Levels in Pokémon GO
Pro-Tip for Raid: PvE Ranking for Primal and Mega Pokémon
Beyond their individual damage, having these Primal and Mega Pokémon grants a damage bonus to your teammates’ attacks of the same type during Raid Battles.
Always coordinate with your raid group to match your Mega Pokémon’s type with the group’s primary attackers.
