Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Gardevoir
Say it: MEGA GAR-duh-vwar
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Mega Gardevoir is Gardevoir’s Mega form — still Psychic and Fairy. You need Candy and Mega Gardevoir Energy. It is the usual Fairy raid Mega. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA GAR-duh-vwar
Mega Gardevoir is Gardevoir’s Psychic / Fairy Mega form and a top Fairy raid mega in Pokémon GO. It boosts Fairy attackers in the lobby and costs Candy plus Mega Gardevoir Energy. Weak to Ghost, Steel, and Poison.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Gardevoir is a Mega Psychic / Fairy form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Default Mega for Fairy raid days. Farm Mega Gardevoir Energy when Mega Gardevoir is in Mega raids or event bonuses.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Mega Gardevoir is your opponent, Poison, Ghost, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Gardevoir— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 237
- Defense
- 195
- Stamina
- 169
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Nihilego · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Mega Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Shadow Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 5. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Scolipede · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 7. Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Nidoking · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 9. Nidoqueen · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 10. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 11. Dragalge · beats Poison
Acid + Gunk Shot
- 12. Salazzle · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Muk · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
- 5. Weezing · beats Poison
Infestation + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Seviper · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Poison Fang
- 7. Skuntank · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Garbodor · beats Poison
Infestation + Gunk Shot
- 9. Ariados · beats Poison
Poison Sting + Cross Poison
- 10. Qwilfish · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Aqua Tail
- 11. Crobat · beats Poison
Air Slash + Sludge Bomb
- 12. Tentacruel · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- confusion
- charge beam
- charm
- magical leaf
Charged
- psychic
- dazzling gleam
- shadow ball
- triple axel
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #679 of 954 · CP 1458
Magical Leaf + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #444 of 747 · CP 2475
Magical Leaf + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #262 of 1023 · CP 3497
Magical Leaf + Shadow Ball
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Psychic-type shortlist
- Mega Gardevoir — Confusion + Psychic
- Gardevoir — Confusion + Psychic
Fairy-type shortlist
- Mega Gardevoir — Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Gardevoir — Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- Gardevoir — Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- Gardevoir — Charm + Dazzling Gleam
Recommended vs these bosses
- Giratina (Origin) · Ghost / Dragon
- Palkia · Water / Dragon
- Guzzlord · Dark / Dragon
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
# Best Raid Attackers by Type > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Section 4…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
# Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Se…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…ast 5 Yveltal Snarl Dark Pulse Dark/Flying Flying resists Fighting; safe vs Focus Blast 6 Mega Gardevoir Charm Dazzling Gleam Psychic/ Fairy Fairy hits Fighting; Mega boost for Fairy lobby 7 Zac…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).