Best Shadow Koffing counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Shadow Koffing in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Shadow Koffing counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Shadow Koffing counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	59.03	4585.32	0	64.1s	175.3
2	Shadow Mewtwo	Confusion	Psystrike *	67.31	2065.51	1	60.5s	158.4
3	Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic *	61.60	1761.14	2	66.6s	142.4
4	Mega Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	53.85	2234.17	1	73.3s	136.7
5	Mewtwo	Confusion	Psystrike *	55.55	2021.98	1	71.9s	136.4
6	Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	47.24	3248.18	1	80.6s	136.0
7	Shadow Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	49.79	2550.25	1	77.9s	133.2
8	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	49.15	2604.48	1	78.8s	132.6
9	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	48.95	2565.41	1	79.2s	131.7
10	Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Psychic	55.41	1750.68	2	73.2s	131.4
11	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	46.08	2861.01	1	83.2s	129.4
12	Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	50.66	2146.46	1	77.8s	129.3
13	Hoopa (Unbound)	Confusion	Psychic	53.00	1735.31	2	76.2s	126.8
14	Shadow Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	53.11	1666.37	2	76.4s	125.7
15	Mega Latias	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	46.49	2306.11	1	83.7s	123.4
16	Excadrill	Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands	42.61	2944.45	1	89.4s	122.9
17	Shadow Rhydon	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	43.74	2571.03	1	87.9s	121.1
18	Mega Swampert	Mud Shot	Earthquake	42.58	2779.60	1	89.7s	121.0
19	Shadow Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic *	56.31	1127.42	3	76.7s	119.1
20	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Psychic *	45.01	2194.55	1	86.5s	118.9

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Koffing in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Koffing down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Shadow Koffing counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Shadow Koffing counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Alakazam, and Mega Latios. The table also includes Mewtwo, Shadow Rhyperior, Shadow Metagross, and Shadow Garchomp, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Shadow Koffing type chart

When fighting Shadow Koffing, keep in mind the following that Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, and Psychic type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison type moves.

Weaknesses

Ground	160.0%
Psychic	160.0%

Resistances

Bug	62.5%
Fairy	62.5%
Fighting	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Poison	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.