Is Mega Garchomp worth raiding?

Yes, Mega Garchomp is absolutely worth raiding in Pokémon GO; it's a top-tier Ground and Dragon attacker, providing massive damage in raids, boosting candy for other Dragon/Ground types, and shining in Master League PvP, though it's slightly overshadowed by Primal Groudon/Mega Rayquaza in specific Mega/Primal slots. You'll want its Mega Energy for raids, and a strong Garchomp (especially Shadow) with Earth Power is crucial for maximizing its potential.
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Is it possible to solo a Mega Garchomp raid?

As a raid boss, it has 279 attack and 187 defense stats, in which both of its stats are higher than the average of Legendary Raid Bosses. Although Mega Garchomp has stats that is even stronger than Legendary Pokemons, the lower HP and double weakness allows it to be defeated as Solo Raid without weatherboost.
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Is Mega Garchomp better than shadow garchomp?

Hundo Mega Garchomp does more damage than the shadow and will be way more useful to you in raids BUT it may be hard to get another shadow this good.
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Are there drawbacks to mega evolving Garchomp?

Yep, the attack buff you get from mega evolving is less than the buff you'd get from a Life Orb, you're essentially trading Garchomp for a slower, slightly bulkier version, who uses up your mega slot.
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Is Mega Garchomp or mega salamence better?

To recap: Mega Salamence is currently the best mega, but will be outclassed by Mega Garchomp (and Mega Rayquaza in individual power).
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What is the most forgettable mega?

1. Mega Starmie. Without a doubt, the worst-looking Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Evolution has to go to Mega Starmie. Even after launch, I'm still a bit perplexed by this one.
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What's the worst mega evolution?

The "worst" Mega Evolutions often cited for poor design or competitive use include Mega Glalie (unhinged jaw), Mega Audino (useless cleric), Mega Salamence (goofy design), Mega Steelix/Aggron (awkward stats/design), Mega Banette (poor synergy), and Mega Starmie (recent design criticism). Some base forms like Garchomp, Scizor, and Tyranitar were already strong, making their Megas feel redundant or even downgrade their usability, while others like Mega Mewtwo X often miss due to mismatched stats/movepools.
 
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Which is the no. 1 powerful Pokemon?

By far the most naturally powerful Legendary Pokémon, with 720 points, Arceus is the closest thing the Poké-world has to a God - and as such, has powers you won't find with any other.
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Is Zygarde or Garchomp better?

Zygarde is generally considered better than Garchomp in competitive play, especially its 100% Forme, due to superior bulk, access to setup moves like Dragon Dance/Coil, and powerful moves like Thousand Arrows that offer amazing utility, though Garchomp excels as a faster, hard-hitting attacker in its Mega form or with Swords Dance, with Zygarde 50% initially seen as a bulkier but less potent Garchomp before its true power in 100% form was realized. Garchomp often wins in raw speed and immediate power, while Zygarde shines as a bulky sweeper or tank.
 
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Is Mega Garchomp good in raids?

Mega Evolving Garchomp makes this powerhouse even more effective—but you'll need plenty of Mega Energy, which you can earn more of by quickly defeating Mega Garchomp in Mega Raids. Doing so could be a sound choice, because Mega Garchomp is a terrific pick when taking on Dialga, Palkia, and Reshiram.
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What are the odds of getting 98% or better from a raid?

That means a 100% Pokemon occurs once every 216 raids, a 98% or better appears about once every 54 raids, a 96% appears about once every 22 raids, a 93% appears about once every 11 raids and a 91% appears once every 6 raids.
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What is the easiest raid to do solo?

Vault of Glass is considered the easiest raid in Destiny 2 for newbies, followed by Deep Stone Crypt.
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What's better, Dragonite or Garchomp?

Neither Garchomp nor Dragonite is strictly "better"; they excel in different areas, with Garchomp being a faster, hard-hitting physical attacker (Ground/Dragon) often preferred in-game for STAB Earthquake, while Dragonite (Dragon/Flying) offers incredible versatility, bulk, and its game-changing Multiscale ability, making it a premier bulky sweeper, especially with Extreme Speed priority in competitive play. Your choice depends on team needs: Garchomp for raw speed/power, Dragonite for bulk/versatility, especially with Multiscale.
 
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What is the strongest Dragon Pokémon?

The strongest Dragon-type Pokémon depends on the context (game, format, legendary status), but Mega Rayquaza is widely considered the absolute strongest overall due to its broken stats and ability, with Eternatus (especially Eternamax) being a close contender, while non-legendary powerhouses often include Garchomp (Mega), Salamence (Mega), and fast threats like Dragapult, with Haxorus and Hydreigon being top-tier non-legendaries/pseudo-legendaries in various eras. 
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Is Garchomp pseudo legendary?

Yes, Garchomp is definitely a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, recognized by its three-stage evolution, high Base Stat Total (BST) of 600, and significant power, making it a fan-favorite alongside other pseudos like Dragonite, Tyranitar, Salamence, and Metagross. It's known for its excellent speed, strong attack, decent bulk, and useful Dragon/Ground typing, making it a competitive staple across generations.
 
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Who is the weakest legendary?

The title of "weakest legendary" often goes to Cosmog, due to its extremely low base stats (BST 200) and limited moves (Splash, Teleport) before evolving into the much stronger Solgaleo/Lunala. Other contenders include Uxie (outclassed by Cresselia) and sometimes Regigigas (crippled by its Slow Start ability), depending on whether "weak" means low stats or poor competitive viability despite high stats, according to users on Pokemon forums and databases.
 
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What is canonically the strongest Pokémon?

Canonically, Arceus is the strongest Pokémon, considered the creator of the universe, responsible for shaping reality and bringing legendary Pokémon like Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina into existence, making it the ultimate divine being with unparalleled power, even though Mewtwo was originally designed as "the strongest" through genetic engineering.
 
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What is the rarest Pokémon?

The "rarest" Pokémon is subjective, but often points to Mew (due to its mythical status and scarcity) or extremely limited event Pokémon like certain Unowns (Unown Q) or shiny event Pokémon, with the Trainer-Deck A Machamp card being one of the rarest physical items, alongside specific prototype Pokémon cards like the Wizards of the Coast Blastoise, with only a couple ever made, making them virtually unobtainable. In-game rarity also shifts with events, but mythicals and specific event-exclusive shinies (like Armored Mewtwo in Go) often top lists.
 
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Is mega garchomp worse than garchomp?

Yes, Mega Garchomp is generally considered worse than regular Garchomp in traditional competitive play because it sacrifices 10 Speed (dropping below the key 100-speed mark) and the useful Rough Skin ability for a smaller offensive boost than a Life Orb, while also losing the ability to hold other items like Assault Vest or Choice Scarf, making it less versatile and often outclassed. However, its massive offensive stats and Sand Force ability can make it a potent wallbreaker on dedicated sand teams, but this niche use often isn't enough to justify the Mega slot over other options. 
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What is the stupidest Pokémon?

There's no single "dumbest" Pokémon, as it's subjective, but common contenders based on design, uselessness, or Pokedex entries include Stunfisk, Lickilicky, Vanilluxe, Trubbish/Garbodor, and Klefki, often criticized for being uninspired "item" or "garbage" designs, while Slowpoke, Magikarp, and Bidoof are known for being weak or silly in battle, though sometimes beloved for their iconic stupidity.
 
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What is the rarest Mega Evolution?

#1 Mega Lucario ex - 188/132 (Mega Hyper Rare)

Mega Hyper Rare Mega Lucario ex is the most valuable Pokémon card in Mega Evolution, just barely beating out the other Mega Hyper Rare in the set.
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Which is the most underrated Pokémon?

The "most underrated" Pokémon is subjective, but common picks often include Sandslash (great early-game Ground-type with Swords Dance), Primeape/Mienshao (strong Fighting types overlooked in anime/games), Donphan (solid Ground-type), Claydol (versatile Psychic/Ground), Honchkrow (dark attacker), and newer options like Palafin (Hero Form is powerful) or Golisopod/Crustle, all appreciated for unique niches or untapped potential beyond the popular picks. 
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What is the most beautiful mega Pokémon?

  • 8 Mega Froslass.
  • 7 Mega Dragalge.
  • 6 Mega Drampa.
  • 5 Mega Greninja.
  • 4 Mega Hawlucha.
  • 3 Mega Delphox.
  • 2 Mega Dragonite.
  • 1 Mega Zygarde.
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Is Ash Greninja a mega?

No, Ash-Greninja is not a Mega Evolution; it's a unique form from the anime triggered by a strong trainer-Pokémon bond (Battle Bond), while Mega Evolution requires a Mega Stone and Keystone. Despite looking similar and having power comparable to a Mega, it's a distinct phenomenon, officially a special form in games (Pokémon Sun/Moon), not a Mega, though it shares similarities with actual Mega Greninja introduced in later games (Pokémon Legends: Z-A), which does use a Mega Stone. 
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