Magearna Mega

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

Mega Magearna doubles down on everything the Steel/Fairy typing offers, making it one of the most defensively complete restricted Pokémon in Regulation M-A. Its typing resists the spread of coverage that threatens most of the format, and its special Attack, boosted by its Mega form, is strong enough to pressure bulky cores. Its ability and move pool let it switch between a Trick Room setter, a bulky pivot and a special breaker, which gives it one of the widest roles of any restricted Pokémon. Its weakness is the same as all Steel-types: it is slow, and Fire and Ground coverage is everywhere, so it needs Trick Room to control its own speed tier or heavy support to cover those threats. It also struggles to break the format's bulky Water- and Fire-types unless it carries specific coverage. It is at its best on Trick Room teams and on balance teams that want a defensive anchor with an offensive ceiling. Pair it with a partner that handles Fire and Ground pressure and build the team to win the slower, value-driven games it excels at. Mega Magearna is one of the most efficient defensive restricted picks available.

Use this page to understand Magearna Mega's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Magearna Mega, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Magearna Mega performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Special Attacker and Support Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Magearna Mega with Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.