Best Linoone counters

Raid Battles

The best Linoone counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Heracross, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Blaziken, Terrakion, Shadow Machamp, Mega Alakazam, and Keldeo (Ordinary Forme). These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Linoone in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Close Combat
          #1
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
          Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent
          #2
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
          Counter / Focus Blast
          #3
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #4
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MachampShadow Machamp
          Counter / Dynamic Punch
          #5
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega AlakazamMega Alakazam
          Counter / Focus Blast
          #6
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #7
          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 47.892265.2177s104.5
          2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 44.112792.6183s102.2
          3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 50.111440.0275s98.8
          4.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *48.021318.3278s93.8
          5.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 47.371215.7279s91.2
          6.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 45.711232.0282s88.9
          7.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 45.341203.1283s87.9
          8.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 45.341203.1283s87.9
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 44.381222.3285s86.7
          10.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 44.901045.1384s84.8
          11.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 41.481347.3290s83.8
          12.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 40.671377.4292s82.9
          13.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow BlazikenShadow BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 44.87933.1385s82.8
          14.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow Sirfetch'dShadow Sirfetch'dFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 43.38947.5387s80.8
          15.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 44.04859.1486s80.2
          16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ToxicroakShadow ToxicroakFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 43.60883.3487s80.0
          17.Thumbnail image of VirizionVirizionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *34.642118.31106s79.7
          18.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MewtwoShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut FightingFocus Blast 40.101159.9393s79.1
          19.Thumbnail image of BreloomBreloomFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 39.261241.1295s78.9
          20.Thumbnail image of BuzzwoleBuzzwoleFightingCounter FightingSuperpower 35.951719.32103s78.6
          21.Thumbnail image of MachampMachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 39.141193.0395s78.1
          22.Thumbnail image of Galarian ZapdosGalarian ZapdosFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 37.141438.82100s77.8
          23.Thumbnail image of Hisuian DecidueyeHisuian DecidueyeGrassMagical Leaf FightingAura Sphere 35.161675.02105s76.8
          24.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow DragoniteShadow DragoniteDragonDragon Tail FightingSuperpower 35.151666.82105s76.7
          25.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *34.441784.72107s76.6
          26.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SneaslerShadow SneaslerFightingRock Smash FightingClose Combat 40.47928.8393s76.2
          27.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileBugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *33.651826.01109s75.5
          28.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GarchompMega Pokémon iconMega GarchompDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage 32.931957.31112s75.3
          29.Thumbnail image of RayquazaRayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 34.061706.42108s75.2
          30.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *35.311466.42105s75.0
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          Group size

          You need at least 1 Trainers to defeat a Linoone in a 3-Star Raid.

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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Linoone CP range from Raids

          Linoone can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 892 CP to 949 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 1115 CP to 1187 CP with Partly Cloudy weather boost

          Linoone weaknesses

          Linoone type chart

          When fighting Linoone, keep in mind the that Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

          Weaknesses
          FightingFighting160.0%
          Resistances
          GhostGhost39.1%

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

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Linoone

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting248.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Dragon40.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ground18.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Dark16.0%
          • fogFog
          Psychic14.0%
          • windyWindy
          Water12.0%
          • rainRain
          Fire12.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Flying8.0%
          • windyWindy
          Grass8.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Electric8.0%
          • rainRain
          Bug6.0%
          • rainRain
          Steel6.0%
          • snowSnow
          Normal4.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Linoone in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Linoone down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Linoone 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 and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.