Best Xatu counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Xatu counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	42.98	3247.95	2	151.1s	126.7
2	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	43.25	2175.88	2	100.6s	115.2
3	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	51.86	890.45	5	85.8s	105.6
4	Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	44.17	1266.01	3	86.0s	102.2
5	Shadow Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker *	41.74	1416.63	3	101.8s	100.7
6	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	35.94	2135.04	2	118.8s	99.8
7	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	40.83	1414.71	3	104.0s	99.1
8	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	39.56	1469.03	3	111.4s	97.7
9	Shadow Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	42.08	1219.37	3	86.9s	97.6
10	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Avalanche	42.86	1148.44	4	107.2s	97.5
11	Shadow Magnezone	Spark	Wild Charge	40.24	1346.52	3	100.4s	96.8
12	Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Discharge	42.85	1072.23	4	100.1s	95.8
13	Zekrom	Charge Beam	Fusion Bolt *	38.97	1424.16	3	109.6s	95.8
14	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	46.85	804.46	5	85.9s	95.4
15	Mega Manectric	Thunder Fang	Wild Charge	41.78	1124.35	4	107.6s	95.2
16	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	37.20	1550.54	3	125.0s	94.5
17	Shadow Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	43.66	954.41	4	87.4s	94.4
18	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch	34.83	1875.84	2	107.7s	94.4
19	Shadow Zapdos	Thunder Shock *	Thunderbolt	41.07	1136.28	4	110.7s	94.2
20	Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	38.64	1310.22	3	101.7s	93.2

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About the results

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

Xatu type chart

When fighting Xatu, 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.