Shadow Raikou will be the center of Pokemon Go’s Shadow Raids during March. If you’re planning on challenging this Legendary beast, here are all its weaknesses and best counters to help you secure your win.
Raikou was introduced in the Gen 2 Johto region and is part of the trio known as the Legendary Beasts alongside Entei and Suicune.
This sabertooth tiger lookalike debuted in Pokemon Go back in 2017, with its Shiny form arriving in 2019 and its Shadow version doing the same a year later.
Now, it will be the center of the Shadow Raids taking place every weekend of March, except for the last one where it will be replaced by Shadow Mewtwo. So, if you’re planning on going up against it, here are all its weaknesses and the best counters available in the game.
Contents
- Shadow Raikou weaknesses in Pokemon Go
- Shadow Raikou counters in Pokemon Go
- How to get Shadow Raikou in Pokemon Go
- Can Shadow Raiku be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Shadow Raikou weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Raikou is a pure Electric-type Pokemon, which means it’s only weak against Ground-type attacks, so you’ll have a very specific pool of Pokemon you can take to battle.
On the other hand, it is resistant to Flying, Steel, and Electric-moves, so avoid using them as they won’t deal much damage.
Shadow Raikou counters in Pokemon Go
Here are some of the best counters you can use during the battle:
| POKEMON | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |
| Mega Swampert | Mud Shot & Earthquake |
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot & Earth Power |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Mud-Slap & High Horsepower |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Mud-Slap & Earthquake |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | Mud Shot & Earthquake |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap & Scorching Sands |
| Ursaluna | Tackle & High Horsepower |
| Krookodile | Mud-Slap & Earthquake |
| Rhydon | Mud-Slap & Earthquake |
Even though the Pokemon listed are very effective against Shadow Raikou, they still need to be leveled up and know the proper moves if you want to win the battle.
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above so there should be something for trainers of all levels.
How to get Shadow Raikou in Pokemon Go
The only way players can get a Shadow Raikou in the game is through Shadow Raids.
Luckily, during March, Shadow Raikou will be the center of this particular type of battle, which will take place every weekend, so there will be plenty of chances to catch one.
It’s worth noting that on the final weekend -March 30 and March 31- it will be replaced by Shadow Mewtwo.
Can Shadow Raikou be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Shadow Raikou can be Shiny in Pokemon Go.
Raikou’s Shiny form was released during the Special Raid Challenge on June 29, 2019, so you’ll be able to find it during the raids happening this month.
Just keep in mind that the odds are very low and there’s no technique to ensure you’ll find one, just pure luck.
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