Best Shelgon counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Shelgon counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Outrage	50.04	1677.15	3	100.6s	120.4
2	Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam	40.21	2064.45	2	102.7s	107.6
3	Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	41.15	1541.31	3	112.4s	101.8
4	Primal Groudon	Dragon Tail	Precipice Blades *	36.57	2038.85	2	111.5s	99.9
5	Shadow Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	45.99	1015.03	4	88.3s	99.7
6	Shadow Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Outrage	43.21	1185.66	4	109.8s	98.9
7	Mega Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw	40.60	1301.68	3	96.2s	96.6
8	Shadow Dragonite	Dragon Tail	Outrage	43.24	1070.52	4	99.0s	96.5
9	Mega Latias	Dragon Breath	Outrage	37.03	1427.92	3	115.7s	92.3
10	Shadow Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam	36.09	1371.25	3	114.0s	89.6
11	Shadow Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw	40.25	969.19	4	96.3s	89.2
12	Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Outrage	38.73	1015.27	4	104.9s	87.6
13	Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche	40.60	880.92	5	108.5s	87.6
14	Palkia	Dragon Tail	Draco Meteor	36.86	1141.65	4	123.9s	87.0
15	Dialga	Dragon Breath	Draco Meteor	35.08	1302.39	3	111.4s	86.6
16	Xerneas	Geomancy *	Moonblast	30.75	1872.80	2	121.8s	85.9
17	Mega Gyarados	Dragon Tail *	Outrage	32.05	1651.42	3	154.6s	85.9
18	Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	37.88	995.76	4	105.1s	85.8
19	Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Moonblast	31.37	1707.46	3	163.3s	85.2
20	Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Outrage	35.63	1163.53	4	130.6s	85.2

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shelgon in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shelgon 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 Shelgon 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 Shelgon counter is Mega Rayquaza, followed by Mega Gardevoir, Mega Salamence, and Primal Groudon. The table also includes Shadow Salamence, Shadow Garchomp, Mega Latios, and Shadow Dragonite, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Shelgon type chart

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

Weaknesses

Dragon	160.0%
Fairy	160.0%
Ice	160.0%

Resistances

Electric	62.5%
Fire	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Water	62.5%

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