Best Shadow Wailmer counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best Shadow Wailmer counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileGrassBullet Seed GrassFrenzy Plant *103.615286.29151.0s276.9
          2KartanaKartanaGrassRazor Leaf GrassLeaf Blade 97.514881.05150.1s259.4
          3Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 90.286008.51166.6s257.9
          4ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *88.706120.52169.0s255.6
          5Shadow RaikouShadow Pokémon iconShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 93.604466.68147.7s246.0
          6Shadow MagnezoneShadow Pokémon iconShadow MagnezoneElectricVolt Switch ElectricWild Charge 90.764760.00152.4s244.2
          7Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 94.404166.57144.1s243.3
          8XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 95.183935.21141.3s241.3
          9Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *84.055399.03164.2s237.9
          10Shadow ElectivireShadow Pokémon iconShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 96.903507.62272.4s237.7
          11Shadow ZapdosShadow Pokémon iconShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 91.334168.29145.6s237.4
          12Shaymin (Sky)Shaymin (Sky)GrassMagical Leaf GrassGrass Knot 87.194733.86154.3s236.7
          13Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega AmpharosElectricVolt Switch ElectricZap Cannon 82.445562.40167.5s236.3
          14ZarudeZarudeGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 79.425523.46169.5s229.4
          15Thundurus (Therian)Thundurus (Therian)ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunderbolt 87.333830.51143.9s224.7
          16Shadow LuxrayShadow Pokémon iconShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 90.513301.77273.0s222.4
          17Shadow TangrowthShadow Pokémon iconShadow TangrowthGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 83.304175.91150.1s221.6
          18Shadow SceptileShadow Pokémon iconShadow SceptileGrassBullet Seed GrassFrenzy Plant *89.813265.01272.7s220.5
          19Shadow VenusaurShadow Pokémon iconShadow VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *85.253734.44143.8s219.3
          20Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GrassSolar Beam 81.454023.23149.4s215.9
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          About the results

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

          Shadow Wailmer type chart

          When fighting Shadow Wailmer, keep in mind the following that Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, and Grass type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water type moves.

          Weaknesses
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          GrassGrass160.0%
          Resistances
          FireFire62.5%
          IceIce62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%
          WaterWater62.5%

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