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Raid Counters Guide

Best attackers for the current raid bosses — a mix of top-tier meta picks and budget-friendly alternatives that don't need Mega Energy or Shadow Pokémon.

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)

Shadow Raid · Weekends through Sep 8
GhostDragon

Weak to: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice

Top counters

EternatusEternatusMega RayquazaMega RayquazaBlack KyuremMega GarchompMega GarchompNecrozma (Dawn Wings)Necrozma (Dawn Wings)Mega Mewtwo Y

Budget picks

BaxcaliburBaxcaliburHaxorusHaxorusGarchompGarchomp

Mega Starmie

Super Mega Raid Day · Aug 22
WaterPsychic

Weak to: Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark

Top counters

Mega ManectricMega ManectricZekromZekromRaikouRaikouMega GengarTyranitarTyranitarRoseradeRoserade

Budget picks

MagnezoneMagnezoneElectivireElectivireVileplumeVileplume

Groudon

Legendary Raid
Ground

Weak to: Water, Grass, Ice

Top counters

KyogreKyogreMega SwampertMega SwampertMega BlastoiseMega BlastoiseMega VenusaurMega Venusaur

Budget picks

FeraligatrFeraligatrRoseradeRoseradePolitoedPolitoed

How to read this guide

"Top counters" assumes access to Mega Evolutions, Shadow Pokémon or rare Legendaries at their best moveset. "Budget picks" are strong, widely available options that get the job done without either. Always check the raid boss's exact typing with the Type Chart before building your team — dual-typed bosses can have quadruple weaknesses or unexpected resistances.

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