Mega Falinks Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses, Best Counters, And Best Moveset

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.