Best Swalot counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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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          Highest DPS

          Highest TDO

          Best Swalot counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *44.523277.962147.3s130.4
          2Shadow MewtwoShadow Pokémon iconShadow MewtwoPsychicConfusion PsychicPsystrike *50.051714.403102.8s121.1
          3Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic *45.971467.44395.8s109.3
          4Shadow MetagrossShadow Pokémon iconShadow MetagrossPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 37.092356.862127.1s104.7
          5MewtwoMewtwoPsychicConfusion PsychicPsystrike *41.381681.453121.9s104.5
          6Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega LatiosPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 40.411681.013124.8s102.6
          7Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega GardevoirPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 41.591274.06391.9s97.8
          8Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineGroundMud-Slap GroundHigh Horsepower 38.131485.173116.8s95.3
          9LunalaLunalaPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 32.782333.142142.3s95.2
          10Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 35.641805.612101.3s95.1
          11Hoopa (Unbound)Hoopa (Unbound)PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 39.751286.90397.1s94.8
          12Shadow LatiosShadow Pokémon iconShadow LatiosPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 39.851250.59394.1s94.3
          13GroudonGroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *34.901848.732106.0s94.1
          14Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 37.431476.783118.4s93.8
          15Shadow GarchompShadow Pokémon iconShadow GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *37.811400.733111.1s93.3
          16Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega LatiasPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 34.901740.053149.6s92.7
          17Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega GengarGhostLick *PsychicPsychic *33.801905.092112.7s92.6
          18Shadow AlakazamShadow Pokémon iconShadow AlakazamPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic *41.97937.78489.4s91.2
          19Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega SwampertGroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 32.142050.402127.6s90.8
          20MetagrossMetagrossPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 30.882299.922149.0s90.7
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          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.

          Weaknesses
          GroundGround160.0%
          PsychicPsychic160.0%
          Resistances
          BugBug62.5%
          FairyFairy62.5%
          FightingFighting62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%
          PoisonPoison62.5%

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