Pokemon GO Mega Blaziken raid guide (January 2026) – Best counters, how to defeat, catch CP and IVs, best tips, and more | Esports News
Mega Blaziken in Pokemon GO returns to Mega Raids from January 5 to January 16, 2026. It is one of the fastest and most aggressive Mega bosses in the rotation. The fight is short and intense, with little room for mistakes.This raid rewards preparation. Mega Blaziken hits hard but goes down quickly when countered correctly. Small groups can clear it without trouble, making this a good window to farm Mega Energy and look for a shiny.
Raid Schedule and Shiny Availability of Mega Blaziken in Pokemon GO
Mega Blaziken in Pokemon GO appears in Mega Raids from January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time until January 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Shiny Blaziken can be encountered after the raid. Wednesday Raid Hours increase the number of available raids, making repeat runs easier.
Stats and Moveset Overview of Mega Blaziken in Pokemon GO
Mega Blaziken has a maximum CP of 4161 at Level 40 and 4704 at Level 50. Its Attack stat is very high at 329, while Defense sits at 168 with 190 HP. It uses Counter or Fire Spin as fast moves. Charged moves include Blaze Kick, Focus Blast, Overheat, and Brave Bird. Blaze Kick is easy to manage, while the others should be dodged when possible. Overall, Mega Blaziken deals heavy damage but cannot take much in return.
Best Counters for Mega Blaziken in Pokemon GO
Mega Blaziken in the anime (Image via TPC)
Mega Blaziken is weak to Flying, Ground, Water, and Psychic-type attacks. Strong Megas, Primals, and Shadow Pokémon perform best. With optimized teams, this raid can be completed by two players.
| Rank | Attacker | Fast Move | Charge Move | Faints | Time to Win |
| 1 | Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash | Dragon Ascent | 10 | 196s |
| 2 | Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Origin Pulse | 12 | 253s |
| 3 | Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades | 12 | 256s |
| 4 | Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 13 | 271s |
| 5 | Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 22 | 239s |
Shadow attackers and Megas such as Shadow Mewtwo and Mega Swampert also perform well. Sunny and Cloudy weather boost Mega Blaziken’s CP but can strengthen some counters at the same time.
Raid Strategy and Group Size to defeat Mega Blaziken
Two to five Trainers is the ideal range. Strong teams can finish the raid in under four minutes, which helps maximize Mega Energy rewards. Focus Blast, Overheat, and Brave Bird are worth dodging to reduce fainting. Party Power can help in remote raids if damage is tight.Also read: How to get Shiny Mega Blaziken in Pokemon GO – Shiny odds, appearance, best tips, is it worth the effort, and more
Pokemon GO Mega Blaziken Catch CP, Mega Energy, and Mega Evolution
Blaziken can be caught at 1550-1627 CP at Level 20, or 1938-2034 CP when weather boosted at Level 25. Mega Blaziken itself is not catchable. The first Mega Evolution costs 200 Mega Energy, with future evolutions costing 40. Extra Mega Energy can be earned through raids or by walking Blaziken as a buddy after unlocking its Mega form. Mega Blaziken is a strong Fire- and Fighting-type attacker, and its cooldown time decreases as its Mega level increases.
