Pokemon GO is bringing Mega Malamar Super Mega Raids on the GO Tour Kalos, March 1, 2026. Since the Super Mega Raid mechanics are still new, many players are losing these raids. Most casual players don’t understand how the new Shield system works or how to manage their resources.

This guide breaks down how to beat Mega Malamar during the Kalos Tour Global event. We will focus on the specific tips to help you win without wasting time.

Pokemon GO: Mega Malamar Weaknesses

Mega Malamar is a Dark and Psychic-type Pokemon. Think of its typing like a suit of armor with one giant, glaring hole. While it resists almost everything else, it has a double weakness to Bug-type moves.

• Bug-type (Maximum Damage): This is your best friend. Bug-type moves hit Malamar like a wrecking ball.
• Fairy-type (Notable Damage): This is a good backup plan. It works, but it takes longer.

Pokemon GO: Best Mega Malamar Counters

In these new raids, your team order is more important than your power. Mega Malamar uses a Super Shield halfway through the fight. If your team is already defeated when the shield goes up, you cannot break it; the raid will fail. Here are some of the best Pokemon GO Mega Malamar counters:

Pokemon GO Mega Malamar Raid: The Slot 6 Strategy

Put your Mega Pokemon in the 6th slot. This keeps it safe and healthy. When Malamar puts up its shield, the game will automatically pull your fresh Mega Pokemon into the fight to shatter the shield.

Pokemon GO Mega Malamar Raid: The 8-Player Rule

Because of the new Shield system, you cannot win this raid with a small group. One Pokemon GO trainer can mostly break one shield, but Mega Malamar has 8 shields. This means you need at least 8 Trainers in the lobby to win. If the timer hits 10 seconds and you have fewer than 8 people, it is safer to leave the lobby and try again so you do not waste your pass.

Pokemon GO Mega Malamar Raid: Link Charge & Primal Trap

Pokemon GO Link Charges are the new currency used to enter these raids. Think of your Link Holder like a small wallet that can only hold 600 charges. If your wallet is full and you finish a quest that gives you more charges, those extra rewards simply disappear.

Before you claim any rewards, check your wallet. If you are near 600, go do a Mega Malamar raid to spend 200 charges. This clears space so you can keep your hard-earned rewards.

Many players think Primal Kyogre or Primal Groudon are the best choices for every raid because they are so powerful. In Super Mega Raids, this is a trap. Primal Pokemon cannot break shields. Even if they deal high damage, they cannot trigger the Shield Break mechanic during the Enrage phase. Stick to a real Mega Pokemon like Mega Pinsir to ensure you can actually help your team win.

Mega Malamar Super Max Price Tag

Mega Malamar can reach Super Max (Level 4) with 24-hour free Mega timer and a massive Candy XL boost. However, reaching it is not free. Once you hit the Max level, there is a one-time fee of 5,000 Mega Energy to unlock the Super Max status. Make sure to do enough raids on March 1, 2026, to stockpile this energy.

Pokemon GO Mega Malamar Raid: Remote Raid Warning

If you are playing from home, be careful. Remote raids now have a double tax. To join a Mega Malamar Super Mega Raid from your couch, you need one Remote Raid Pass and 200 Link Charges. If you have the pass but no charges, the game will not let you in. Always check your wallet before asking friends for an invite.

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