Best Arceus (Flying) counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Arceus (Flying) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down *	Stone Edge	24.30	1021.94	4	168.2s	61.9
2	Shadow Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker *	27.94	631.07	6	135.5s	60.9
3	Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	28.87	565.97	7	137.2s	60.7
4	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	27.40	614.90	6	134.6s	59.6
5	Shadow Magnezone	Spark	Wild Charge	26.36	671.07	6	152.7s	59.2
6	Shadow Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	28.15	543.29	7	135.1s	59.0
7	Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Discharge	28.72	477.83	8	133.1s	58.0
8	Shadow Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	29.30	425.30	9	130.6s	57.2
9	Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche	28.78	448.56	9	140.3s	57.2
10	Shadow Zapdos	Thunder Shock *	Thunderbolt	27.49	505.93	8	147.3s	56.9
11	Mega Manectric	Thunder Fang	Wild Charge	27.51	493.92	8	143.6s	56.6
12	Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	25.47	578.01	7	158.8s	55.6
13	Shadow Tyranitar	Smack Down *	Stone Edge	24.29	666.09	6	164.5s	55.6
14	Zekrom	Charge Beam	Fusion Bolt *	25.48	540.35	7	148.5s	54.7
15	Shadow Luxray	Spark	Wild Charge	27.46	400.99	9	131.4s	53.7
16	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Thunderbolt	25.63	486.81	8	151.9s	53.5
17	Shadow Weavile	Ice Shard	Avalanche	26.50	421.36	9	143.1s	52.9
18	Thundurus (Therian)	Volt Switch	Thunderbolt	25.59	453.98	8	141.9s	52.5
19	Shadow Aggron	Smack Down	Meteor Beam	22.14	688.08	6	186.5s	52.3
20	Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker *	22.91	616.99	6	161.6s	52.2

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About the results

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

Arceus (Flying) type chart

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

Weaknesses

Electric	160.0%
Ice	160.0%
Rock	160.0%

Resistances

Ground	39.1%
Bug	62.5%
Fighting	62.5%
Grass	62.5%

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