Pokémon Go gives players the chance to Mega Evolve select Pokémon, temporarily altering their appearance and enhancing their abilities. The newest Pokémon available for Mega Evolution is Mega Audino, which was introduced with the new season dubbed Might and Mastery.
As with other Mega Evolutions, you can only face Mega Audino in its own Mega Raid, so gather some friends to help defeat it in battle. Below is our comprehensive Mega Audino Raid Guide, featuring details about its first Raid Day, battle strategies, and the best Pokémon to counter it.
Mega Audino Raid Day
Mega Audino will make its debut in Pokémon Go on Saturday, April 5, 2025, as part of its special Raid Day event. The Mega Audino Raid Day will run from 2 PM to 5 PM local time, featuring various bonuses and rewards.
During this event, you can expect to encounter Mega Audino in its Mega Raid at most Raid locations for the duration of the three-hour event. Additionally, the following bonuses will be available throughout the Mega Audino Raid Day:
- Higher chances of encountering a Shiny Audino after completing a Mega Audino raid.
- Receive five extra free Raid Passes from Pokémon Gyms.
- Gain the ability to use up to 20 Remote Raid Passes (available from Friday, April 4, at 5 PM PDT to Saturday, April 5, at 8 PM PDT).
You can also purchase an Event Ticket for the Mega Audino Raid Day for $5.00 USD, unlocking additional bonuses during the event such as:
- Get eight extra Raid Passes from Pokémon Gyms.
- Earn 50% more XP for completing Raid battles.
- Receive double the Stardust for completing Raid battles.
- Increased chance of getting Rare Candy XL when completing Raid battles.
Starting on Mega Audino Raid Day, Audino will be able to learn the Charged Attack Moonblast.
Mega Audino Timed Research
On the day of Mega Audino’s launch, Saturday, April 5, 2025, there will be free Timed Research available for all players. Be sure to log in and complete this Timed Research between 2 PM and 5 PM local time to tackle in-game tasks for the following rewards:
- 10,000 Stardust
- 1,000 additional Stardust for completing Raids during the Mega Audino Raid Day.
Mega Audino: Recommended Group Size
To prepare for the Mega Audino Raid, it’s essential to team up with the recommended number of players. Aim for a group of at least three to five experienced Pokémon Go players to ensure you have enough power to take down Mega Audino, which can be a challenging foe. That said, gathering even more players would enhance your chances of success.
Mega Audino: Strengths and Weaknesses
Mega Audino is a Normal and Fairy dual-type Pokémon, which influences its strengths and weaknesses in battles. To maximize effectiveness, avoid using Bug, Dark, Dragon, or Ghost-type moves against Mega Audino, as they’ll deal less damage.
Instead, focus on using Poison or Steel-type attacks, which inflict more damage on this Pokémon. You can further boost these attacks by Mega Evolving a Poison or Steel-type Pokémon during the battle, benefiting both you and your teammates.
Mega Audino: Best Counter Picks
Now that you’re equipped with the right knowledge, it’s time to assemble a strong team for the Mega Raid. Prioritize using Pokémon that harness effective Poison and Steel-type attacks, maximizing damage against Mega Audino.
Most optimal counters to Mega Audino will be either Poison or Steel types, giving them powerful moves while also benefiting from the Same Type Attack Bonus.
Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) increases damage when a Pokémon uses a move that matches its type.
Below is a list of the 15 best counters for Mega Audino, alongside their recommended moves:
|
Pokémon |
Recommended Moves |
|---|---|
|
Necrozma (Dusk Mane) |
Fast Attack: Metal Claw Charged Attack: Sunsteel Strike |
|
Metagross |
Fast Attack: Bullet Punch Charged Attack: Meteor Mash |
|
Mega Beedrill |
Fast Attack: Poison Jab Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb |
|
Dialga |
Fast Attack: Metal Claw Charged Attack: Iron Head |
|
Excadrill |
Fast Attack: Metal Claw Charged Attack: Iron Head |
|
Mega Gengar |
Fast Attack: Sucker Punch Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb |
|
Nihilego |
Fast Attack: Poison Jab Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb |
|
Mega Lucario |
Fast Attack: Bullet Punch Charged Attack: Aura Sphere |
|
Naganadel |
Fast Attack: Poison Jab Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb |
|
Genesect |
Fast Attack: Metal Claw Charged Attack: Magnet Bomb |
|
Mega Scizor |
Fast Attack: Bullet Punch Charged Attack: Iron Head |
|
Toxicroak |
Fast Attack: Poison Jab Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb |
|
Empoleon |
Fast Attack: Metal Claw Charged Attack: Flash Cannon |
|
Mega Aggron |
Fast Attack: Iron Tail Charged Attack: Heavy Slam |
|
Victreebel |
Fast Attack: Acid Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb |
