Best Shadow Weedle counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Shadow Weedle counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	170.86	24125.52	1	141.2s	589.0
2	Shadow Mewtwo	Confusion	Psystrike *	152.77	14825.00	1	97.0s	479.5
3	Mega Y Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	133.68	16086.33	1	120.3s	442.8
4	Mega Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	138.09	14464.03	1	104.7s	441.8
5	Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic *	143.29	12339.77	1	86.1s	436.5
6	Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	130.88	15062.28	1	115.1s	428.7
7	Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	126.04	15346.51	1	121.8s	418.7
8	Mewtwo	Confusion	Psystrike *	127.00	14212.95	1	111.9s	413.1
9	Shadow Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker *	114.10	19377.33	1	169.8s	411.9
10	Mega Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	124.01	15090.14	1	121.7s	411.9
11	Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Psychic	128.06	13532.72	1	105.7s	410.6
12	Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down *	Stone Edge	108.17	21517.46	1	198.9s	406.2
13	Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare *	120.12	15468.41	1	128.8s	404.6
14	Shadow Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	115.34	16936.94	1	146.8s	401.5
15	Shadow Moltres	Fire Spin	Sky Attack *	125.71	13070.01	1	104.0s	401.4
16	Lunala	Confusion	Psychic	101.29	24449.95	1	241.4s	399.2
17	Shadow Ho-Oh	Incinerate	Brave Bird	116.62	15418.55	1	132.2s	395.4
18	Shadow Entei	Fire Fang	Overheat	117.71	13780.21	1	117.1s	387.2
19	Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	108.76	17374.88	1	159.8s	386.7
20	Chandelure	Fire Spin	Overheat	108.85	16993.41	1	156.1s	384.8

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Weedle in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Weedle 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 Weedle 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 Weedle counter is Mega Rayquaza, followed by Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Y Charizard, and Mega Blaziken. The table also includes Mega Alakazam, Rayquaza, Mega Diancie, and Mewtwo, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Shadow Weedle type chart

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

Weaknesses

Fire	160.0%
Flying	160.0%
Psychic	160.0%
Rock	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	39.1%
Grass	39.1%
Bug	62.5%
Fairy	62.5%
Poison	62.5%

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