Best Arceus (Fire) counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best Arceus (Fire) counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *31.701017.104128.3s75.5
          2Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *31.571012.734128.3s75.1
          3Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega SwampertWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *29.36806.335137.3s67.2
          4Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorGroundMud-Slap RockRock Wrecker *28.43642.246135.5s62.0
          5Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 24.301021.944168.2s61.9
          6Mega BlastoiseMega Pokémon iconMega BlastoiseWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *27.19680.656150.2s60.8
          7Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega DiancieRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 28.87565.977137.2s60.7
          8Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 27.40614.906134.6s59.6
          9Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega GyaradosWaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 23.99880.255183.5s59.0
          10Shadow GarchompShadow Pokémon iconShadow GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *28.24516.577128.1s58.4
          11Shadow SwampertShadow Pokémon iconShadow SwampertWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *27.72524.817132.5s57.8
          12Shadow KinglerShadow Pokémon iconShadow KinglerWaterBubble WaterCrabhammer 29.41385.0310130.9s55.9
          13GroudonGroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *24.93627.956151.1s55.9
          14KyogreKyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *24.66646.286157.3s55.8
          15Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega AerodactylRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 25.47578.017158.8s55.6
          16Shadow TyranitarShadow Pokémon iconShadow TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 24.29666.096164.5s55.6
          17Shadow FeraligatrShadow Pokémon iconShadow FeraligatrWaterWater Gun *WaterHydro Cannon *26.94482.708143.3s55.4
          18Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineGroundMud-Slap GroundHigh Horsepower 27.76432.639140.3s55.2
          19RhyperiorRhyperiorGroundMud-Slap RockRock Wrecker *23.35628.706161.6s53.2
          20ExcadrillExcadrillGroundMud-Slap GroundScorching Sands 23.38625.566160.5s53.2
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          About the results

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

          Arceus (Fire) type chart

          When fighting Arceus (Fire), keep in mind the following that Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel type moves.

          Weaknesses
          GroundGround160.0%
          RockRock160.0%
          WaterWater160.0%
          Resistances
          BugBug62.5%
          FairyFairy62.5%
          FireFire62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%
          IceIce62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%

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