Best Arceus (Ghost) counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Arceus (Ghost) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	28.80	1196.98	4	166.3s	73.1
2	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	33.58	545.16	7	113.6s	67.4
3	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	29.46	798.04	5	135.4s	67.2
4	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	30.28	495.55	8	130.9s	60.9
5	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	27.45	607.91	6	132.9s	59.5
6	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	28.41	525.93	7	129.6s	58.9
7	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	24.38	785.49	5	161.1s	58.1
8	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	25.92	644.17	6	149.1s	57.9
9	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch	22.97	832.72	5	181.3s	56.4
10	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	28.74	424.71	9	133.0s	56.4
11	Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball	23.31	776.60	5	166.6s	56.0
12	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	25.52	573.90	7	157.4s	55.6
13	Mega Alakazam	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	27.19	473.31	8	139.3s	55.5
14	Giratina (Origin Forme)	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force *	23.76	648.11	6	163.6s	54.3
15	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	27.05	425.55	9	141.6s	53.9
16	Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball	24.30	558.63	7	160.9s	53.2
17	Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball	25.18	463.76	8	147.3s	52.2
18	Mega Absol	Snarl	Dark Pulse	26.35	398.58	10	151.3s	52.0
19	Lunala	Confusion	Shadow Ball	22.06	674.27	6	183.4s	51.9
20	Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Shadow Ball	23.27	556.25	7	167.4s	51.4

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About the results

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

Arceus (Ghost) type chart

When fighting Arceus (Ghost), keep in mind the following that Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, and Ghost type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Poison, Fighting, and Normal type moves.

Weaknesses

Dark	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	39.1%
Normal	39.1%
Bug	62.5%
Poison	62.5%

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