Best Mewtwo (Armored Shadow) counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Mewtwo (Armored Shadow) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	28.06	976.87	16	557.0s	68.2
2	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	32.38	503.03	30	466.0s	64.3
3	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	28.91	651.99	24	541.3s	63.0
4	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	25.46	776.37	20	610.0s	59.8
5	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	28.83	524.77	29	527.8s	59.6
6	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	24.88	645.40	24	622.5s	56.2
7	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	23.80	731.99	21	645.9s	56.0
8	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch	21.92	926.86	17	719.0s	55.9
9	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	24.92	608.63	25	610.5s	55.4
10	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	27.35	449.61	34	558.8s	55.1
11	Giratina (Origin Forme)	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force *	22.51	794.36	19	670.5s	54.9
12	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	23.85	641.09	24	645.2s	54.3
13	Mega Alakazam	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	24.02	583.93	26	632.1s	53.3
14	Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball	22.46	707.23	22	692.7s	53.2
15	Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball	23.18	617.43	25	666.0s	52.7
16	Mega Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	23.92	549.25	28	643.0s	52.4
17	Hoopa (Unbound)	Astonish	Shadow Ball	21.72	688.55	22	697.5s	51.5
18	Mega Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	21.42	717.49	21	703.4s	51.5
19	Mega Absol	Snarl	Dark Pulse	25.07	439.88	35	614.1s	51.3
20	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	26.12	385.97	39	576.4s	51.2

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About the results

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

Mewtwo (Armored Shadow) type chart

When fighting Mewtwo (Armored Shadow), keep in mind the following that Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, and Psychic type moves.

Weaknesses

Bug	160.0%
Dark	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%

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