Best Shadow Ekans counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Shadow Ekans counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	81.60	6535.33	1	80.1s	244.1
2	Shadow Mewtwo	Confusion	Psystrike *	92.72	3236.99	2	69.8s	225.4
3	Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic *	85.21	2759.98	2	64.8s	203.3
4	Shadow Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	68.09	5369.59	1	78.9s	202.9
5	Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	65.33	5800.41	1	88.8s	200.5
6	Mega Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	74.30	3484.26	2	93.8s	194.4
7	Mewtwo	Confusion	Psystrike *	76.59	3164.13	2	82.6s	194.2
8	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	67.82	3864.04	1	57.0s	186.3
9	Excadrill	Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands	58.52	5715.84	1	97.7s	184.0
10	Lunala	Confusion	Psychic	60.29	5104.88	1	84.7s	182.9
11	Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	70.12	3203.90	2	91.4s	182.3
12	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	63.53	4219.88	1	66.4s	181.4
13	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	68.18	3359.92	2	98.6s	180.6
14	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Psychic *	61.43	4562.78	1	74.3s	180.3
15	Hoopa (Unbound)	Confusion	Psychic	73.37	2592.46	2	70.7s	178.9
16	Shadow Rhydon	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	60.48	4608.57	1	76.2s	178.7
17	Shadow Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	73.13	2605.82	2	71.3s	178.7
18	Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Psychic	77.42	2163.16	2	55.9s	178.0
19	Mega Latias	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	64.17	3584.49	2	111.7s	175.4
20	Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	56.65	5177.18	1	91.4s	175.2

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About the results

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

Shadow Ekans type chart

When fighting Shadow Ekans, keep in mind the following that Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, and Psychic type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison type moves.

Weaknesses

Ground	160.0%
Psychic	160.0%

Resistances

Bug	62.5%
Fairy	62.5%
Fighting	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Poison	62.5%

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