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Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raid guide: Weaknesses, best counters, and is it possible to defeat solo?

By Samir Dhakal
Modified Sep 18, 2024 12:11 GMT
Weaknesses and counters for Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids
Galarian Mr. Mime raids in Pokemon GO (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Trainers can defeat Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids during September 2024 to encounter and obtain the standard and shiny forms of the Pokemon. You must learn the weaknesses of this Raid Boss if you want to create the best possible counters against it. Those who want to take down Galarian Mr. Mime's 3-star raids solo can find essential information in this article.

Since Niantic has brought back Galarian Mr. Mime as a 3-star Raid Boss to the community, you may wish to know which moves can weaken it. Moreover, the ideal counters can easily inflict significant damage, allowing you to beat Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids easily.

Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids weaknesses

What is super-effective against Galarian Mr. Mime in Pokemon GO?

What are the weaknesses of Galarian Mr. Mime in the game? (Image via TPC)
What are the weaknesses of Galarian Mr. Mime in the game? (Image via TPC)

Galarian Mr. Mime is a dual Psychic- and Ice-type Pokemon, so it is 160% weak to Bug-, Dark-, Fire-, Ghost-, Rock-, and Steel-type moves. These are super-effective against this Raid Boss since they deal the highest damage. You can teach these attacks to Pokemon with the same typing to enable the STAB effect, which increases the damage output.

Furthermore, the effectiveness of these super-effective moves can be improved by using them in the right weather conditions. So, you have to use Bug-, Dark-, Fire-, Ghost-, Rock-, and Steel-type attacks for 3-star Galarian Mr. Mime Raid Battles.

Stats and moves of Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids

By learning the stat spread and the moves Galarian Mr. Mime possesses in Pokemon GO, you can identify its merits and demerits.

  • Max Combat Power (CP): 2338 CP
  • Attack: 183
  • Defense: 169
  • Stamina: 137
  • Weather Boost: Windy or Snowy
  • Fast Attacks: Zen Headbutt and Confusion
  • Charged Attacks: Psybeam, Ice Punch, Psychic, and Triple Axel

Notably, you will only be given 180 seconds to take down the Galarian Mr. Mime raids. Hence, you will have to utilize such counters that do not take much time to secure wins. These counters have been discussed in this article.

Counters to beat Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids

Bug-type counters for Galarian Mr. Mime:

  • Mega Heracross: Struggle Bug and Megahorn
  • Pheromosa: Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
  • Volcarona: Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
  • Shadow Pinsir: Bug Bite and X-Scissor
  • Shadow Scizor: Fury Cutter and X-Scissor

* Strong in Rainy weather

Dark-type counters for Galarian Mr. Mime:

  • Mega Houndoom: Snarl and Foul Play
  • Shadow Weavile: Snarl and Foul Play
  • Guzzlord: Snarl and Brutal Swing
  • Bisharp: Snarl and Dark Pulse
  • Shadow Cacturne: Sucker Punch and Payback
  • Incineroar: Snarl and Darkest Lariat

* Strong in Foggy weather

Fire-type counters for Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids:

  • Mega Charizard: Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  • Mega Blazikein: Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  • Moltres: Fire Spin and Overheat
  • Delphox: Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  • Reshiram: Fire Fang and Fusion Flare

* Strong in Sunny weather

Ghost-type counters for Galarian Mr. Mime:

  • Dusk Wings Necrozma: Shadow Claw and Moongiest Beam
  • Mega Gengar: Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
  • Shadow Chandelure: Fire Spin and Shadow Ball
  • Shadow Drifblim: Hex and Shadow Ball
  • Hisuian Typhlosion: Hex and Shadow Ball

* Strong in Foggy weather

Rock-type counters for Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids:

Pokemon to beat Galarian Mr. Mime (Image via Niantic)
Pokemon to beat Galarian Mr. Mime (Image via Niantic)
  • Mega Tyranitar: Smack Down and Brutal Swing
  • Shadow Rampardos: Smack Down and Rock Slide
  • Aggron: Smack Down and Meteor Beam
  • Terrakion: Smack Down and Rock Slide
  • Shadow Aerodactyl: Rock Throw and Rock Slide

* Strong in Partly Cloudy weather

Steel-type counters for Galarian Mr. Mime:

  • Dusk Mane Necrozma: Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike
  • Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  • Excadrill: Metal Claw and Iron Head
  • Shadow Magnezone: Metal Claw and Fast Cannon
  • Dialga: Metal Claw and Iron Head

* Strong in Snowy weather

Can you solo defeat Galarian Mr. Mime in Pokemon GO 3-star raids?

Yes, it is possible to defeat Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids solo with a strong set of counters. The best ones to do the job are Dusk Mane Necrozma, Shadow Metagross, Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Chandelure, and Shadow Weavile.

Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raid catch CP and shiny availability

3-star Galarian Mr. Mime raids that are held in Windy or Snowy weather are difficult to defeat because the Weather Boost effect makes these raid bosses strong.

  • No weather boost: 1,117 CP - 1,181 CP at Level 20 (6/6/6 minimum IVs)
  • Weather boosted (Windy or Snowy): 1,396 CP - 1,477 CP at level 25 (6/6/6 minimum IVs)

What are the 100% IVs for Pokemon GO Galarian Mr. Mime raids?

  • No weather boost: 1,181 CP
  • Weather boosted (Windy or Snowy): 1,477 CP

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Can Galarian Mr. Mime be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Galarian Mr. Mime in Pokemon GO. (Image via The Pokemon Company/Niantic)
Shiny Galarian Mr. Mime in Pokemon GO. (Image via The Pokemon Company/Niantic)

Yes, Niantic has introduced Shiny Galarian Mr. Mime as part of the Research Breakthrough on December 1, 2022. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Galarian Mr. Mime after defeating it in a raid.

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