Best Shadow Nuzleaf counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Shadow Nuzleaf counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	123.63	7512.92	0	31.0s	345.2
2	Mega Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	119.62	5789.14	0	32.6s	315.5
3	Volcarona	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	113.24	5545.07	0	34.4s	299.5
4	Pheromosa	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	138.84	3003.88	1	30.7s	299.4
5	Mega Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	107.10	5923.19	0	36.0s	292.1
6	Mega Beedrill	Bug Bite *	X-Scissor	120.65	4022.23	0	33.4s	289.9
7	Shadow Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	111.66	3994.22	0	35.8s	273.1
8	Shadow Scyther	Fury Cutter	Bug Buzz *	113.25	3767.20	0	35.6s	272.0
9	Shadow Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	116.42	3197.54	1	35.4s	266.5
10	Yanmega	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	100.68	4237.09	0	39.2s	256.4
11	Mega Blaziken	Counter	Blast Burn *	100.99	4172.37	0	39.1s	256.0
12	Genesect (Shock)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	98.10	4535.32	0	39.9s	255.8
13	Genesect (Normal)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	98.10	4535.32	0	39.9s	255.8
14	Genesect (Douse)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	98.10	4535.32	0	39.9s	255.8
15	Genesect (Chill)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	98.10	4535.32	0	39.9s	255.8
16	Genesect (Burn)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	98.10	4535.32	0	39.9s	255.8
17	Mega Y Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	95.75	4871.23	0	40.6s	255.7
18	Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	95.31	4571.22	0	40.9s	250.8
19	Vikavolt	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	103.26	3329.81	1	39.2s	246.1
20	Escavalier	Bug Bite	Megahorn	94.93	4122.12	0	41.4s	243.7

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About the results

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

Shadow Nuzleaf type chart

When fighting Shadow Nuzleaf, keep in mind the following that Grass and Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Water, and Psychic type moves.

Weaknesses

Bug	256.0%
Fairy	160.0%
Fighting	160.0%
Fire	160.0%
Flying	160.0%
Ice	160.0%
Poison	160.0%

Resistances

Psychic	39.1%
Dark	62.5%
Electric	62.5%
Ghost	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Ground	62.5%
Water	62.5%

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