Mega Venusaur Raid Trio Guide

Pros:

• Top Mega Evolution currently available. Highest DPS and TDO among viable mega evolutions, and boosts both Fire and Flying type moves for the raid team
• Double-resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Mega Pokemon, expensive to raise and maintain 
• Best moveset is Elite

Pros:

• Second best Mega Evolution choice. Weaker than Y variant and does not boost Flying Type moves
• Double-resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Mega Pokemon, expensive to raise and maintain 
• Best moveset is Elite

Pros:

• Absurdly high power, best DPS by a wide margin.
• Has the DPS to potentially duo
• Seriously; prioritize Shadow Mewtwo

Cons:

• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for
• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration
• Limited availability connected to Go Fest
• Best moveset is Elite, but its non-exclusive moveset is still better than the second best DPS counter.

Pros:

• Absurdly high power, best non-shadow DPS.
• Has the DPS to potentially duo

Cons:

• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for
• Best moveset is Elite, but its non-exclusive moveset is still better than the next best DPS counter.

Pros:

• Great overall performer thanks to high attack and great resistances.
• Double-resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for
• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration
• Best moveset is Elite

*Note: Fire Spin outperforms Wing Attack when both are Super Effective

Pros:

• Resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration
• Weak to Sludge Bomb

Pros:

• Good overall performer thanks to high attack and great resistances.
• Double-resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration
• Best moveset is Elite

Pros:

• Very high DPS, hits extremely hard

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration
• Best moveset is Elite, and basically required due to its lower energy cost

Pros:

• Outstanding mix of DPS and TDO
• Resists Mega Venusaur's entire moveset, double resists Sludge Bomb

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration

Pros:

• Resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration
• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for

Pros:

• Highest overall performance among non-shadow Pokemon
• Double-resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for

Cons:

• Frail, appreciates dodging
• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration

Pros:

• Resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration

Pros:

• Resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Not highly recommended to raise
• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration

Cons:

• Currently considered a rare species

Pros:

• Resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for
• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration

Pros:

• Resists Mega Venusaur's entire moveset

Pros:

• Great overall performer thanks to high attack and great resistances.
• Double-resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for
• Best moveset is Elite

*Note: Fire Spin outperforms Wing Attack when both are Super Effective

Pros:

• Resists Grass Type movesets
• Good availability. Has been featured in several events and its own Community Day

Cons:

• Best moveset is Elite
• Frail, appreciates dodging

Pros:

• Resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Currently considered a rare Pokemon

Pros:

• Top TDO option, has extremely high survivability
• Double-resists Venusaur's entire moveset

Cons: 

• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to TM Frustration
• Weak to Sludge Bomb

Pros:

• Very common and frequently found weather boosted. Species has been featured in many events, its own community day, and has been available since day 1.

Cons:

• Frail, appreciates dodging

Pros:

• Resists Grass Type movesets

Cons:

• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for

Pros:

• Resists Grass Type movesets
• Very common and frequently found weather boosted. Species has been featured in many events.

Cons:

• Frail, appreciates dodging

Pros:

• Common species in many areas, has been featured in its own Community Day

Cons:

• Weak to Grass Type movesets

Pros:

• Very bulky, great for anchoring a team

Cons:

• Legendary species, can be difficult to obtain candy for
• Sub-optimal DPS

Pros:

• Resists Mega Venusaur's entire moveset, double resists Sludge Bomb

Cons:

• Mythical Pokemon, limited availability and can be difficult to obtain candy for