Pokemon GO Mega Audino raid guide: Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, and more | Esports News

Mega Audino in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

Niantic is bringing Mega Audino to Pokemon Go for the first time, with its own dedicated Raid Day event. As one of the few remaining Mega Evolutions yet to appear in the game, Mega Audino’s debut comes during the Might and Mastery season, following the addition of Mega Gallade in Dual Destiny.
In this Pokemon GO Mega Audino raid guide, you will get a full breakdown of everything trainers need to know—from best counters and evolution requirements to CP stats and Shiny odds.

Pokemon GO Mega Audino raid guide: Weaknesses of the raid boss

Mega Audino is a dual Normal/Fairy-type, which gives it limited vulnerabilities. It is only weak to:
– Poison-type attacks
– Steel-type attacks
On the other hand, Mega Audino is resistant to:
– Bug
– Dark
– Dragon
– Ghost
Avoid using any of the above four types during battle, as they will have minimal effect.

Pokemon GO Mega Audino raid guide: Best counters for the raid boss

To defeat Mega Audino efficiently, trainers should bring their strongest Poison and Steel-type Pokemon. Here are the top counters:

This list includes a mix of Mega Evolutions, Legendaries, Shadows, and more accessible Pokemon to give all trainers a fair shot at victory.
If you don’t own any of the listed Pokemon, focus on using your highest CP Poison or Steel-type Pokemon with optimized movesets.

How to get Mega Audino in Pokemon Go

Mega Audino will be available for a limited time during its special Raid Day event:
– Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
– Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM local time
Trainers will only be able to battle Mega Audino during this 3-hour window. After defeating it, you’ll get the chance to catch a regular Audino using Premier Balls—your allocation depends on how well you and your team performed in the battle.
To unlock Mega Audino, you’ll need to collect enough Mega Energy and evolve a standard Audino yourself.

How to evolve Audino into Mega Audino in Pokemon GO

Evolving Audino into Mega Audino requires Mega Energy. Here’s how the cost breaks down over time:

How to get Mega Energy for Audino

– Defeat Mega Audino in raids
– Complete Special Research tasks
– Walk with Audino as your Buddy (only after its first Mega Evolution)
This makes raid participation the most reliable method to stock up quickly, especially during Raid Day.

Mega Audino CP and stat distribution in Pokemon GO

While Mega Audino’s CP as a raid boss hasn’t been officially confirmed, its stats in other scenarios are available:

CP ranges of Audino in Pokemon GO when caught

Keep in mind that weather conditions can significantly boost catch CP.

Mega Audino moveset in Pokemon GO

Mega Audino can use the following moves in Pokemon Go:
Fast Moves:
– Pound (Normal)
– Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
Charged Moves:
– Hyper Beam (Normal)
– Disarming Voice (Fairy)
– Dazzling Gleam (Fairy)
Trainers should be ready to counter both Normal and Fairy-type damage output during the raid.

Can Mega Audino be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Mega Audino will be released with its Shiny version available. However, don’t expect an obvious visual difference. The changes are extremely subtle:
– Eyes shift from bright pink to a creamy shade
– Pink coloring on body and ears becomes light lilac
There are no guaranteed ways to encounter a Shiny variant, so your best shot is to battle as many Mega Audino raids as possible during the event window.
Also read: Pokemon Go raid boss schedule (April 2025): All current and upcoming raid bosses, best counters, shiny availability, and more
Alternatively, if you already have a Shiny Audino in your collection, you can Mega Evolve it to see the Shiny Mega form.