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Mega Latias Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Mega Latias is here! As a regular Latias, it hasn't seen much usefulness in the game, but as a Mega? I'm sure that's going to be a good for PvE, especially with the new Mega system. What to use? Latias goes down to dragons the best,...
Mega Latios Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Mega Latios is here! It already shows up occasionally on top counter charts, and as a Mega it's going to have some play. It's my first perfect legendary, so mine will get even more use as a Mega. I don't see it playing out in PvP,...
Mega Kangaskhan Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Mega Kangaskhan, the regional pokemon is here in raids, in its mega form! It's a rare chance to grab it if it isn't in your area, getting some candy and a pokedex entry. For PvE, it's pretty useless, but it has some play in PvP....
Landorus Therian Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Landorus Therian is here! For PvE it shows up regularly along with its other form as an excellent ground attacker. For PvP? It's reasonable, high enough rank that you can make it work depending on the meta. What to use? Ice is extra...
Mega Pidgeot Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Mega Pidgeot, it's here, you need the candy, it's pretty easy, so raid it. It's a decent Flying attack pokemon, and like all mega, it boosts other flyers in the raids you will be doing. It's relatively cheap to make, so get some...
Tapu Bulu Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Tapu Bulu is here, looks like it might be a decent grass attacker for PvE, so picking up a few might be a good idea. For PvP I have my doubts, looking at the moves I don't know what you would do with a fairy without charm. What to...
Thundurus Therian Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Thundurus Therian, the one with legs, that you can see at least. For PvP, I don't see it getting much action, but it does show up as a Raid counter for you PvE types, not the tops, but might be good to round out your party. You never...
Tapu Lele Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Tapu Lele, it's here, it's not shiny yet, and I don't see it getting a lot of use in PvE or PvP. Its something that everyone needs one of, so get them early in case the new wears off and people lose interest. Metagross tops the list,...
Tornadus Therian Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Tornadus, the winged version is here! I mean, both versions are flying, I really don't know if there is a difference, because I've never seen them used anywhere, but this one can be shiny! Time for your electric and rock pokemon to...
Mega Venusaur Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Mega Venusaur is here for you to farm those mega candies! It doesn't see a lot of use in raids compared to some of the other types, but you can always use that boost, and extra candy from catches of similar types is always handy....