Best Pokémon to defeat Arceus (Ice) in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

The strongest Pokémon to use against Arceus (Ice) are: Dusk Mane Necrozma, Mega Lucario, Shadow Metagross, Mega Y Charizard, Shadow Heatran, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Tyranitar. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Arceus (Ice) in a 3-Star Raid.

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      Official artwork of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane Necrozma
      Metal Claw / Sunsteel Strike
      #1
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega LucarioMega Lucario
      Force Palm / Aura Sphere
      #2
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MetagrossShadow Metagross
      Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash
      #3
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega Y CharizardMega Y Charizard
      Fire Spin / Blast Burn
      #4
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow HeatranShadow Heatran
      Fire Spin / Magma Storm
      #5
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
      Fire Spin / Blast Burn
      #6
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega TyranitarMega Tyranitar
      Smack Down / Stone Edge
      #7
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      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Faints
      TTW
      Score
      1.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw SteelSunsteel Strike 33.411213.42108s72.8
      2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LucarioMega Pokémon iconMega LucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 35.25750.84103s68.4
      3.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MetagrossShadow MetagrossSteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *29.31879.04123s61.2
      4.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega Y CharizardMega Pokémon iconMega Y CharizardFireFire Spin FireBlast Burn *30.43647.75119s59.0
      5.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HeatranShadow HeatranFireFire Spin FireMagma Storm *27.80849.04130s58.3
      6.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFireFire Spin FireBlast Burn *30.62462.37118s55.1
      7.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 23.76965.03152s53.0
      8.Thumbnail image of MetagrossMetagrossSteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *24.41873.14148s53.0
      9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow RhyperiorShadow RhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *26.35572.26137s51.3
      10.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega DiancieRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 27.06510.07134s51.1
      11.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 27.11485.27133s50.6
      12.Thumbnail image of HeatranHeatranFireFire Spin FireMagma Storm *23.13842.74156s50.4
      13.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega X CharizardMega Pokémon iconMega X CharizardFireFire Spin FireBlast Burn *26.10486.17138s49.2
      14.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 25.32541.06143s49.1
      15.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *26.00491.87139s49.1
      16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ChandelureShadow ChandelureFireFire Spin FireOverheat 26.98427.68134s49.1
      17.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 25.95489.87139s49.0
      18.Thumbnail image of ReshiramReshiramFireFire Fang FireFusion Flare *25.55516.36141s49.0
      19.Thumbnail image of Dawn Wings NecrozmaDawn Wings NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw GhostMoongeist Beam 23.48675.35154s48.6
      20.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot FireFire Blast 23.14707.95156s48.6
      21.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Apex Shadow Ho-OhApex Shadow Ho-OhFireIncinerate FireSacred Fire+ 24.51565.76147s48.4
      22.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ExcadrillShadow ExcadrillSteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 24.65530.16147s47.9
      23.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MoltresShadow MoltresFireFire Spin FireOverheat 25.77438.78140s47.6
      24.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow EnteiShadow EnteiFireFire Spin FireOverheat 25.04485.27144s47.6
      25.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow TyranitarShadow TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 23.39612.15154s47.4
      26.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme DialgaOrigin Forme DialgaSteelMetal Claw DragonRoar of Time *22.40713.65161s47.4
      27.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HoundoomMega Pokémon iconMega HoundoomFireFire Fang FireFlamethrower 23.64556.36153s46.8
      28.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega AggronSteelIron Tail RockMeteor Beam 20.61899.44175s46.7
      29.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow RampardosShadow RampardosRockSmack Down RockRock Slide 27.25317.011133s46.3
      30.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega AerodactylRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 23.71519.66152s46.3
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      You need at least 1 Trainers to defeat a Arceus (Ice) in a 3-Star Raid.

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      • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
      • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
      • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

      Arceus (Ice) CP range from Raids

      Arceus (Ice) 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 Snow weather boost

      Arceus (Ice) weaknesses

      Arceus (Ice) type chart

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

      Arceus (Ice) takes increased damage from:Arceus (Ice) takes increased damage from:
      160%
      • Fighting
      • Fire
      • Rock
      • Steel
      Arceus (Ice) takes reduced damage from:Arceus (Ice) takes reduced damage from:
      63%
      • Ice

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

      Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
      Fire150.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Steel94.0%
      • snowSnow
      Fighting66.0%
      • cloudyCloudy
      Rock62.0%
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Dragon6.0%
      • windyWindy
      Flying6.0%
      • windyWindy
      Electric4.0%
      • rainRain
      Water4.0%
      • rainRain
      Ghost2.0%
      • fogFog
      Ground2.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Normal2.0%
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Psychic2.0%
      • windyWindy

      About our ranking methodology

      Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Arceus (Ice) in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Arceus (Ice) 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 (Ice) 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.