Top Counters for Mega Heracross Raids in Pokemon GO: Weaknesses, Shiny Rates, 100% CP, and Additional Insights

As the excitement builds for the return of Mega Heracross raids in Pokémon GO on April 13, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM, trainers are eager to strategize effectively for the Sparring Partners Raid Day. This comprehensive guide covers the essential aspects including optimal counters, weaknesses to target, shiny encounter rates, and ideal CP values for trainers.

Below, we dive into vital details that will enhance your chances of success in these thrilling battles.

Top Counters for Mega Heracross Raids

A selection of formidable counters is crucial for overcoming Mega Heracross. Utilizing Flying-type Pokémon is particularly advantageous, including:

Mega Rayquaza (Air Slash / Dragon Ascent)
Mega or Shadow Salamance (Fire Fang / Fly)
Incarnate Forme Enamorus (Fairy Wind / Fly)
Shadow Moltres (Wing Attack / Sky Attack)
Yveltal (Gust / Oblivion Wing)

Mega Heracross in the anime (Image via TPC)

Flying-type Pokémon Counters

Pokémon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega/Regular Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent
Shadow Moltres	Air Slash	Sky Attack
Shadow Staraptor	Gust	Fly
Shadow Ho-Oh	Extrasensory	Brave Bird
Yveltal	Gust	Oblivion Wing

Fairy-type Pokémon Counters

Pokémon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega/Shadow Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Incarnate Forme Enamorus	Fairy Wind	Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Lele	Astonish	Nature’s Madness
Zacian	Snarl	Play Rough
Xerneas	Geomancy	Moonblast

Fire-type Pokémon Counters

Pokémon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega/Shadow Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Mega Charizard Y/X	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Shadow Heatran	Fire Spin	Magma Storm
Shadow Chandelure	Fire Spin	Overheat
Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare

Psychic-type Pokémon Counters

Pokémon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Shadow/Regular Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Psystrike
Mega Latios	Zen Headbutt	Luster Purge
Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic
Mega Gallade	Psycho Cut	Psychic
Shadow/Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Psychic
Shadow Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Psychic

For more information on the best counters in your Pokémon GO collections, utilize the following search strings:

Flying&@Flying&cp2000-
Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-
Psychic&@Psychic&cp2000-
Fire&@Fire&cp2000-

Effective Attack Types Against Mega Heracross

Utilize Flying-, Fairy-, Psychic-, and Fire-type moves to exploit Mega Heracross’s vulnerabilities, stemming from its dual Bug- and Fighting-type.

Resistances of Mega Heracross

Mega Heracross boasts resistances against the following types:

Bug
Dark
Fighting
Grass
Ground

Trainers should avoid using Pokémon of these types to maximize raid outcomes. Consider utilizing the Pokémon Type Calculator for insights on type matchups with Mega Heracross.

Can You Solo Mega Heracross Raids?

Absolutely! With the correct counters, it is feasible to single-handedly defeat Mega Heracross in raids. Notably, due to its weakness to Flying-type moves, having a fully powered-up Mega Rayquaza or Mega Salamance can enable you to efficiently tackle these raids solo, potentially cutting your battle time in half.

Shiny Encounter Rates from Mega Heracross Raids

Shiny Heracross and Mega Heracross (Image via TPC)

Players typically face a 1-in-128 chance of encountering a Shiny Heracross following a raid victory. However, during the Sparring Partners Raid Day event, this rate improves significantly to 1-in-10, or 10%.

Maximum CP for Mega Heracross (Hundo CP)

A perfect IV Heracross, when not influenced by weather conditions, will have a CP of 1,772. In favorable Rainy or Cloudy weather, this value can be boosted to 2,215 CP. Below is a summary detailing its CP across varying weather conditions:

No Weather Boost: 1,693 – 1,772 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 – 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather Boosted (Rainy or Cloudy): 2,116 – 2,215 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 – 15/15/15 IVs)