Best Shadow Mewtwo counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Shadow Mewtwo counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	41.78	1205.44	13	375.1s	96.8
2	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	43.46	810.81	19	354.5s	90.3
3	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	49.89	502.79	30	302.4s	88.9
4	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	40.52	676.97	23	384.3s	81.9
5	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	44.76	486.27	31	336.8s	81.3
6	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	37.29	711.44	22	419.7s	77.9
7	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	39.94	571.10	27	386.1s	77.7
8	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	35.57	791.62	19	422.9s	77.3
9	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	36.34	729.21	21	421.4s	76.9
10	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	42.58	417.43	36	352.9s	75.4
11	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch	33.00	858.61	18	468.3s	74.5
12	Giratina (Origin Forme)	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force *	33.96	728.11	21	450.3s	73.1
13	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	39.62	433.87	35	383.3s	72.1
14	Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball	34.70	630.65	24	436.2s	71.6
15	Mega Alakazam	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	37.27	502.39	30	404.4s	71.4
16	Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball	35.04	597.57	26	443.5s	71.2
17	Pheromosa	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	47.70	233.83	65	318.6s	71.0
18	Mega Absol	Snarl	Dark Pulse	38.24	427.46	36	402.4s	69.9
19	Mega Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	36.58	475.91	32	416.3s	69.5
20	Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball	36.89	462.14	33	413.4s	69.4

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About the results

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

Shadow Mewtwo type chart

When fighting Shadow Mewtwo, 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.