Best Shadow Kabuto counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Shadow Kabuto in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Shadow Kabuto counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.
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Best Shadow Kabuto counters
About the results
Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Kabuto in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Kabuto 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 Kabuto 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 Kabuto counter is Mega Sceptile, followed by Kartana, Mega Venusaur, and Zarude. The table also includes Shadow Torterra, Shaymin (Sky), Shadow Tangrowth, and Shadow Sceptile, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.
Shadow Kabuto type chart
When fighting Shadow Kabuto, keep in mind the following that Rock and Water-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground type moves. They take reduced damage from Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, and Fire type moves.
![]() | 256.0% |
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![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 39.1% |
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![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.