Pokemon Go's latest mega raid is now on, and this time Trainers will be facing off against a massive flower-wearing dinosaur.
Mega Venusaur--an amplified version of one of the first starter evolutions in Pokemon history-- has been named as the latest Pokemon Go mega raid, running from now until March 9. Mega Venusaur's time as the star of the Mega Raid runs concurrently with the game's Season of Alola event. Mega Venusaur is the latest Mega Raid to challenge Trainers, with Mega Houndoom burning up Gyms last time. We're not sure when Mega Venusaur will return to the raid circuit, so if you're going to challenge it check out our tips below.
Mega Venusaur represents the Kanto region Mega starters in raids this week.
In Pokemon Go, a Pokemon with a Mega form can unlock it by consuming Mega Energy specific to that Pokemon, earned through activities like research tasks and catching other Pokemon. The first transformation to Mega form will cost 200 Mega Energy, while future transformations will cost 40.
Mega Pokemon not only have increased statistics, but they offer a damage boost to other Pokemon participating in a raid. The transformation only lasts for eight hours though, so be sure you're going to maximize the time given.
Fire-, Flying-, Ice, and Psychic-type moves will all be super effective against Mega Venusaur, so bringing Pokemon of those types would be the safest bet. Charizard in either Mega form is a great option, as it can hit with both Fire and Flying moves for extra damage. If you haven't unlocked those yet, Moltres would also fit the Fire/Flying bill, while Articuno can provide an similarly effective Ice/Flying dual-type. Mewtwo makes a perfect Psychic-type counter, while Magmortar and Blaziken can fill in as Fire-types if need be.
Once you've captured the dinosaur Mega Pokemon for yourself, add it to your team when you take on the five-star raid for the next two weeks, Tapu Koko.
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