Best Galarian Shadow Articuno counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Galarian Shadow Articuno counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	37.47	1711.34	9	411.0s	97.4
2	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	38.23	1142.82	14	418.5s	89.4
3	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	45.79	516.45	30	338.3s	83.9
4	Shadow Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker *	36.97	814.36	19	418.5s	80.1
5	Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	38.29	649.27	24	406.9s	77.7
6	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	36.83	717.34	21	409.0s	77.4
7	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	31.60	1122.00	14	497.1s	77.1
8	Shadow Magnezone	Spark	Wild Charge	34.79	833.15	19	455.0s	77.0
9	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	40.98	509.39	30	372.9s	76.9
10	Shadow Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	37.45	649.12	24	416.0s	76.4
11	Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Discharge	38.32	572.54	27	403.4s	75.3
12	Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche	38.82	529.99	29	395.9s	74.6
13	Shadow Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	39.03	508.82	30	391.1s	74.2
14	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	32.99	829.25	19	477.6s	73.9
15	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Avalanche	37.91	539.41	28	398.4s	73.6
16	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	35.73	642.96	24	431.8s	73.6
17	Mega Manectric	Thunder Fang	Wild Charge	36.59	590.20	26	419.4s	73.3
18	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	34.60	688.18	22	437.5s	73.1
19	Shadow Zapdos	Thunder Shock *	Thunderbolt	36.98	554.00	28	419.5s	72.8
20	Zekrom	Charge Beam	Fusion Bolt *	33.47	735.60	21	461.5s	72.5

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About the results

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

Galarian Shadow Articuno type chart

When fighting Galarian Shadow Articuno, keep in mind the following that Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock type moves. They take reduced damage from Grass, Psychic, Fighting, and Ground type moves.

Weaknesses

Dark	160.0%
Electric	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%
Ice	160.0%
Rock	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	39.1%
Ground	39.1%
Grass	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%

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