Best Shadow Numel counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Shadow Numel in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Shadow Numel counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.
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Best Shadow Numel counters
About the results
Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Numel in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Numel 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 Numel 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 Numel counter is Primal Kyogre, followed by Mega Swampert, Mega Blastoise, and Mega Gyarados. The table also includes Kyogre, Shadow Kingler, Shadow Swampert, and Shadow Gyarados, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.
Shadow Numel type chart
When fighting Shadow Numel, keep in mind the following that Fire and Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Water, and Ground type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Poison, Steel, and Electric type moves.
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![]() | 160.0% |
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![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.