Best Swalot counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Swalot in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Swalot counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.
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Best Swalot counters
About the results
Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Swalot in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Swalot 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 Swalot 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 Swalot counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Alakazam, and Shadow Metagross. The table also includes Mewtwo, Mega Latios, Mega Gardevoir, and Shadow Mamoswine, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.
Swalot type chart
When fighting Swalot, 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.
![]() | 160.0% |
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![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 62.5% |
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![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.