Best Staravia counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best Staravia counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega DiancieRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 64.212523.99278.6s160.8
          2Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 54.743876.21170.8s158.8
          3Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *59.712921.24297.9s157.9
          4ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *56.842832.05299.7s151.0
          5Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 59.322371.47280.0s149.2
          6Shadow RaikouShadow Pokémon iconShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 60.712195.12272.3s148.9
          7Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega AerodactylRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 55.842697.94296.6s147.2
          8Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 60.772034.60267.0s146.2
          9XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 61.781933.77262.6s146.1
          10Shadow ElectivireShadow Pokémon iconShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 62.921723.02382.2s143.9
          11Golem (Alola Shadow)Shadow Pokémon iconGolem (Alola Shadow)RockRollout *ElectricWild Charge 53.622770.672103.4s143.8
          12Shadow ZapdosShadow Pokémon iconShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 59.242047.68269.1s143.6
          13Shadow MagnezoneShadow Pokémon iconShadow MagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 58.802079.53270.7s143.4
          14Shadow TyranitarShadow Pokémon iconShadow TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 54.392581.14294.9s142.8
          15Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega AmpharosElectricVolt Switch ElectricZap Cannon 52.562558.77297.4s138.8
          16RhyperiorRhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *49.382849.072115.4s136.1
          17Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineIcePowder Snow IceAvalanche 62.911372.07365.4s135.9
          18Thundurus (Therian)Thundurus (Therian)ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunderbolt 56.281870.67266.5s135.1
          19Shadow LuxrayShadow Pokémon iconShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 58.811622.57382.8s134.8
          20Shadow AggronShadow Pokémon iconShadow AggronRockSmack Down RockMeteor Beam 49.852634.662105.7s134.4
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          About the results

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

          Staravia type chart

          When fighting Staravia, keep in mind the following that Normal and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, and Ground type moves.

          Weaknesses
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          IceIce160.0%
          RockRock160.0%
          Resistances
          GhostGhost39.1%
          GroundGround39.1%
          BugBug62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%

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