Best Arceus (Ghost) counters

Raid Battles

The best Arceus (Ghost) counters in Pokémon GO are Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Gengar, Mega Banette, Dusk Mane Necrozma, Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Gengar, and Origin Forme Giratina. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Arceus (Ghost) in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Official artwork of Dawn Wings NecrozmaDawn Wings Necrozma
          Shadow Claw / Moongeist Beam
          #1
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega GengarMega Gengar
          Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
          #2
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BanetteMega Banette
          Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
          #3
          Official artwork of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane Necrozma
          Shadow Claw / Sunsteel Strike
          #4
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega TyranitarMega Tyranitar
          Bite / Brutal Swing
          #5
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow GengarShadow Gengar
          Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
          #6
          Official artwork of Origin Forme GiratinaOrigin Forme Giratina
          Shadow Claw / Shadow Force
          #7
          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Thumbnail image of Dawn Wings NecrozmaDawn Wings NecrozmaGhostShadow Claw GhostMoongeist Beam 42.091124.0389s81.7
          2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega GengarGhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Ball 39.52641.5597s69.3
          3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BanetteMega Pokémon iconMega BanetteGhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Ball 35.72584.56107s62.8
          4.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaGhostShadow Claw SteelSunsteel Strike 30.061058.03124s61.7
          5.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 28.261174.63131s60.1
          6.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GengarShadow GengarGhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Ball 36.94388.29107s59.3
          7.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme GiratinaOrigin Forme GiratinaGhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Force *30.34827.44124s59.2
          8.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ChandelureShadow ChandelureGhostHex GhostShadow Ball 32.99509.87117s57.3
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow TyranitarShadow TyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 28.88782.34130s56.2
          10.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MewtwoShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut GhostShadow Ball *30.42563.36125s54.8
          11.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 28.61633.75132s53.5
          12.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow CursolaShadow CursolaGhostHex GhostShadow Ball 31.05458.87124s53.4
          13.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HoundoomMega Pokémon iconMega HoundoomDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 27.38680.35137s52.4
          14.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamPsychicPsycho Cut GhostShadow Ball 29.43512.37130s52.4
          15.Thumbnail image of Altered Forme GiratinaAltered Forme GiratinaGhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Force *25.65825.64145s51.7
          16.Thumbnail image of GholdengoGholdengoGhostHex GhostShadow Ball 25.33844.04147s51.4
          17.Thumbnail image of GengarGengarGhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Ball 30.63384.49127s51.0
          18.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow BanetteShadow BanetteGhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Ball 31.38348.910126s51.0
          19.Thumbnail image of BlacephalonBlacephalonGhostAstonish GhostShadow Ball 29.48417.88131s50.3
          20.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow WeavileShadow WeavileDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 28.48448.08135s49.7
          21.Thumbnail image of ChandelureChandelureGhostHex GhostShadow Ball 27.31502.87139s49.2
          22.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega GyaradosDarkBite DarkCrunch 23.73860.54156s49.0
          23.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AbsolMega Pokémon iconMega AbsolDarkSnarl DarkPayback 27.96422.98138s48.4
          24.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *24.02758.94155s48.3
          25.Thumbnail image of TyranitarTyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 23.91770.34156s48.2
          26.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme DialgaOrigin Forme DialgaSteelMetal Claw DragonRoar of Time *23.81763.24156s48.0
          27.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MismagiusShadow MismagiusDarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 27.68419.08139s47.9
          28.Thumbnail image of DarkraiDarkraiDarkSnarl GhostShadow Ball 25.42584.36148s47.9
          29.Thumbnail image of YveltalYveltalDarkSucker Punch DarkDark Pulse 24.03726.14155s47.9
          30.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *23.70748.84157s47.6
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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Arceus (Ghost) CP range from Raids

          Arceus (Ghost) can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 2190 CP to 2279 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 2738 CP to 2850 CP with Fog weather boost

          Arceus (Ghost) weaknesses

          Arceus (Ghost) type chart

          When fighting Arceus (Ghost), keep in mind the 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

          • DarkDark160.0%
          • GhostGhost160.0%

          Resistances

          • FightingFighting39.1%
          • NormalNormal39.1%
          • BugBug62.5%
          • PoisonPoison62.5%
          More informationMore information
          • Arceus (Ghost) takes increased damage from Dark and Ghost type moves.
          • Arceus (Ghost) takes reduced damage from Fighting, Normal, Bug, and Poison type moves.
          • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Arceus (Ghost)

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Ghost152.0%
          • fogFog
          Dark136.0%
          • fogFog
          Psychic22.0%
          • windyWindy
          Steel14.0%
          • snowSnow
          Ground14.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Water14.0%
          • rainRain
          Dragon10.0%
          • windyWindy
          Flying10.0%
          • windyWindy
          Electric10.0%
          • rainRain
          Fire10.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Rock4.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Fighting2.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Grass2.0%
          • sunnySunny

          About our ranking methodology

          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 guide 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 and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.