Best Shadow Walrein counters

Raid Battles

The best Shadow Walrein counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Sceptile, Shadow Rampardos, Mega Heracross, Terrakion, Shadow Rhyperior, Keldeo (Ordinary Forme), and Keldeo. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Shadow Walrein in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega SceptileMega Sceptile
          Fury Cutter / Frenzy Plant
          #1
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow RampardosShadow Rampardos
          Smack Down / Rock Slide
          #2
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Close Combat
          #3
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #4
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow RhyperiorShadow Rhyperior
          Smack Down / Rock Wrecker
          #5
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #6
          Official artwork of KeldeoKeldeo
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #7
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          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileBugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *36.06379.510122s57.9
          2.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow RampardosShadow RampardosRockSmack Down RockRock Slide 37.38325.612120s57.8
          3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 30.00689.45140s56.5
          4.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *31.37516.77136s55.2
          5.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow RhyperiorShadow RhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *33.88381.810129s55.2
          6.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 27.99801.64148s55.1
          7.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 27.99801.64148s55.1
          8.Thumbnail image of KartanaKartanaGrassRazor Leaf GrassLeaf Blade 31.50472.08136s54.4
          9.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 31.21488.58137s54.4
          10.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 31.34471.68137s54.1
          11.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow RaikouShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 31.08484.58137s54.1
          12.Thumbnail image of XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 31.81427.39136s53.7
          13.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega DiancieRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 31.80426.79136s53.7
          14.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ElectivireShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 32.42379.810134s53.2
          15.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 30.90444.49139s52.9
          16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ZapdosShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 30.79408.59140s51.8
          17.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 30.19438.29142s51.8
          18.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 29.72455.58144s51.5
          19.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MagnezoneShadow MagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 29.86422.29144s50.9
          20.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 26.67654.06157s50.9
          21.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *27.55532.77153s50.1
          22.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow LuxrayShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 30.45358.711143s50.0
          23.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 29.01425.39148s49.9
          24.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SceptileShadow SceptileBugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *30.64341.311143s49.8
          25.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MewtwoShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut ElectricThunderbolt 28.04469.48152s49.5
          26.Thumbnail image of ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricWild Charge 28.03465.28152s49.4
          27.Thumbnail image of Sky Forme ShayminSky Forme ShayminGrassMagical Leaf GrassGrass Knot 29.70364.310146s49.2
          28.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 28.19444.29151s49.2
          29.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega AerodactylRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 28.44420.09151s48.9
          30.Thumbnail image of ZarudeZarudeGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 26.13572.46161s48.7
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          You need at least 1 Trainers to defeat a Shadow Walrein in a 3-Star Raid.

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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Shadow Walrein CP range from Raids

          Shadow Walrein can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 1425 CP to 1557 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 1781 CP to 1947 CP with Snow and Rain weather boost

          Shadow Walrein weaknesses

          Shadow Walrein type chart

          When fighting Shadow Walrein, keep in mind the that Ice and Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Water and Ice-type moves.

          Weaknesses

          Weaknesses
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          FightingFighting160.0%
          GrassGrass160.0%
          RockRock160.0%

          Resistances

          Resistances
          IceIce39.1%
          WaterWater62.5%

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

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Shadow Walrein

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting116.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Grass98.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Electric92.0%
          • rainRain
          Rock58.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Psychic8.0%
          • windyWindy
          Bug6.0%
          • rainRain
          Dragon4.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ground4.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Steel4.0%
          • snowSnow
          Ghost4.0%
          • fogFog
          Flying2.0%
          • windyWindy
          Normal2.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Fire2.0%
          • sunnySunny

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Walrein in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Walrein down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Shadow Walrein 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 and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.