Best Steelix counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best Steelix counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *27.761436.873155.3s74.5
          2Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *27.471477.493161.3s74.4
          3Mega Y CharizardMega Pokémon iconMega Y CharizardFireFire Spin FireBlast Burn *26.571087.504163.7s67.2
          4Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega SwampertWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *24.891230.613148.3s66.0
          5Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FireBlast Burn *28.36825.155145.5s65.9
          6Mega BlastoiseMega Pokémon iconMega BlastoiseWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *23.29983.014168.8s59.4
          7ReshiramReshiramFireFire Fang FireFusion Flare *23.93833.705174.2s58.1
          8Shadow MoltresShadow Pokémon iconShadow MoltresFireFire Spin FireOverheat 23.96799.855166.9s57.6
          9Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega GyaradosWaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 21.011172.914223.3s57.4
          10TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *24.31696.256171.8s56.2
          11Shadow EnteiShadow Pokémon iconShadow EnteiFireFire Fang FireOverheat 23.49767.975163.5s56.2
          12Shadow GarchompShadow Pokémon iconShadow GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *23.53761.615161.9s56.1
          13Keldeo (Ordinary)Keldeo (Ordinary)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 22.54865.565192.0s56.1
          14Shadow SwampertShadow Pokémon iconShadow SwampertWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *23.07798.765173.1s56.0
          15GroudonGroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *21.83940.494172.3s55.9
          16Shadow BlazikenShadow Pokémon iconShadow BlazikenFightingCounter FireBlast Burn *25.92545.787147.4s55.5
          17Mega X CharizardMega Pokémon iconMega X CharizardFireFire Spin FireBlast Burn *23.29747.475160.5s55.4
          18KyogreKyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *21.47950.254177.0s55.4
          19Shadow KinglerShadow Pokémon iconShadow KinglerWaterBubble WaterCrabhammer 25.00561.057157.1s54.4
          20Shadow Ho-OhShadow Pokémon iconShadow Ho-OhFireIncinerate FireSacred Fire *20.98934.414178.1s54.2
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          About the results

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Steelix in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Steelix 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 Steelix 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 Steelix counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Primal Kyogre, Mega Y Charizard, and Mega Swampert. The table also includes Mega Blaziken, Mega Blastoise, Reshiram, and Shadow Moltres, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

          Steelix type chart

          When fighting Steelix, keep in mind the following that Steel and Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Electric, Rock, and Poison type moves.

          Weaknesses
          FightingFighting160.0%
          FireFire160.0%
          GroundGround160.0%
          WaterWater160.0%
          Resistances
          PoisonPoison24.4%
          ElectricElectric39.1%
          RockRock39.1%
          BugBug62.5%
          DragonDragon62.5%
          FairyFairy62.5%
          FlyingFlying62.5%
          NormalNormal62.5%
          PsychicPsychic62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%

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