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![[Analysis] Mega Gardevoir and Fairy attackers in raids](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fairy-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Mega Gardevoir and Fairy attackers in raids
TL;DR Key points (TL;DR of TL;DR): Mega Gardevoir is best fairy, comparable to current dragon & fighting megas, and unlikely to be outclassed.Evolve your best (regular/Shadow) Ralts for (regular/Shadow/Mega) Gardevoir, but leave one for future Mega Gallade.If you...
Analysis on Shadow Mewtwo and future shadow legendaries in raids (How good is it? Should I get multiples of it?)
This analysis has two parts: Part 1 is on Shadow Mewtwo and its current value only. It aims to appeal to a great variety of players. However, I do assume some basic knowledge of how raids and raid attackers work (e.g. you need to power up your Pokemon to a usable...
![[Analysis] Community Day Tyranitar as a raid attacker, 2023 edition: Can TTAR be Made Great Again?](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rock-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Community Day Tyranitar as a raid attacker, 2023 edition: Can TTAR be Made Great Again?
TL;DR Definitely get at least two good non-shadows for mega (even though the mega isn't as strong as you think). One with Smack Down (for rock), one without (for dark). Beyond that, unless you missed December CD, relax - 2023 is not 2018. Regular Tyranitar is not a...
![[Analysis] Mega Salamence and Dragon-type raid attackers](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Dragon-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Mega Salamence and Dragon-type raid attackers
TL;DR Mega Salamence is the best dragon-type mega right now. Higher DPS and more bulk than Mega LatiosAlways better to bring a Mega Salamence in raids than not bringing one. Not to mention you can get those dragon-type XLs from catching the boss as well!It will...
Mega Salamence
Download full size infograph here. Mega Salamence, kinda king of the current dragon megas? Will be outclassed, but easy to beat, easy to mega! Get yours for a good raid counter, PvP not so much.. As for what to use? Ice is double super effective, so you can search...
![[Quick Analysis] Frenzy Plant Chesnaught as a grass-type raid attacker](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Grass-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Quick Analysis] Frenzy Plant Chesnaught as a grass-type raid attacker
TL;DR #6 non-shadow non-mega, just below Roserade, but slightly better than all other non-legendaries (incl. all other Frenzy Plant starters). Unfortunately, WAY below Kartana. Level 30 Kartana is 10% better than Level 50 Chesnaught. This CD...
![[Analysis] Fusion Flare Reshiram and Fusion Bolt Zekrom as raid attackers: Which one to raid?](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Fire-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Fusion Flare Reshiram and Fusion Bolt Zekrom as raid attackers: Which one to raid?
TL;DR Reshiram all the way. (With a few exceptions) Fusion Flare for Reshiram is a bigger upgrade (7%) than Fusion Bolt for Zekrom (2-3%).Despite the 2-3% being very small, Fusion Bolt is better than Wild Charge in the vast majority of cases.Fusion...
![[Analysis] Glaciate Kyurem, Mega Glalie and other ice-type raid attackers](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Effectiveness-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Glaciate Kyurem, Mega Glalie and other ice-type raid attackers
TL;DR Glaciate Kyurem: Don't see it as an ice attacker! It's really an honorary dragon attacker, only below shadows and sometimes Rayquaza, but somewhat inconsistent in utility. You'll make great use of it if you do power one up, but not a must-have (and not...
Mega Glalie Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here Mega Glalie has arrived! When ice Mega is needed, this is one of them, super easy to get, shiny, and will be a good cheap counter if you can get your hands on some candy while they are out! Fire and fighting top the list here, with...
Cobalion Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here Cobalion is here in raids, it hasn't made a huge splash as a raid counter before, and doesn't now. It's moved up a bit in the PvP rankings, but you have to decide if it's good for your team. Terrakion was the one to get, it currently...