Best Taillow counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best Taillow counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega DiancieRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 90.835649.74042.2s255.1
          2Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 77.698659.11048.0s252.4
          3Shadow MagnezoneShadow Pokémon iconShadow MagnezoneElectricVolt Switch ElectricWild Charge 81.736924.39046.1s248.0
          4Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *83.336522.78045.4s247.9
          5ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *80.666451.84046.9s241.2
          6Shadow RaikouShadow Pokémon iconShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 84.215434.10045.4s238.7
          7Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 85.235074.11045.1s236.7
          8XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 85.484789.60045.1s233.9
          9Golem (Alola Shadow)Shadow Pokémon iconGolem (Alola Shadow)RockRollout *ElectricWild Charge 75.556831.30049.8s233.0
          10Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega AerodactylRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 78.686035.57048.1s232.9
          11Shadow ElectivireShadow Pokémon iconShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 87.074277.33044.7s230.5
          12Shadow ZapdosShadow Pokémon iconShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 82.195077.65046.6s230.4
          13Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 82.664943.96046.5s229.9
          14Shadow TyranitarShadow Pokémon iconShadow TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 76.945829.93049.3s227.0
          15Shadow AggronShadow Pokémon iconShadow AggronRockSmack Down RockMeteor Beam 70.667326.26052.9s225.5
          16Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega AmpharosElectricVolt Switch ElectricZap Cannon 75.045871.18050.4s223.2
          17Thundurus (Therian)Thundurus (Therian)ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunderbolt 78.744669.57048.8s218.5
          18Shadow LuxrayShadow Pokémon iconShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 81.254025.56047.9s215.6
          19MagnezoneMagnezoneElectricVolt Switch ElectricWild Charge 68.026683.66055.1s214.2
          20RhyperiorRhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *69.136350.19054.3s214.0
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          About the results

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

          Taillow type chart

          When fighting Taillow, keep in mind the following that Normal and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, and Ground type moves.

          Weaknesses
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          IceIce160.0%
          RockRock160.0%
          Resistances
          GhostGhost39.1%
          GroundGround39.1%
          BugBug62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%

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