Best Arceus (Steel) counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Arceus (Steel) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	31.72	1004.09	4	126.6s	75.2
2	Mega Y Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	31.22	691.18	6	132.8s	67.7
3	Mega Blaziken	Counter	Blast Burn *	33.79	533.30	7	110.5s	67.3
4	Terrakion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword *	28.59	545.70	7	133.6s	59.8
5	Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare *	27.44	575.25	7	146.7s	58.7
6	Heatran	Fire Spin	Magma Storm *	23.75	877.83	5	184.8s	58.6
7	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	28.31	508.53	8	143.7s	58.3
8	Shadow Blaziken	Counter	Blast Burn *	31.45	355.71	11	124.4s	57.7
9	Shadow Entei	Fire Fang	Overheat	27.03	548.06	7	142.0s	57.4
10	Mega X Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	27.33	527.83	7	135.2s	57.3
11	Keldeo (Ordinary)	Low Kick	Sacred Sword	27.23	529.12	7	136.0s	57.2
12	Mega Houndoom	Fire Fang	Flamethrower	25.40	628.24	6	148.4s	56.6
13	Shadow Moltres	Fire Spin	Overheat	27.49	489.47	8	142.5s	56.5
14	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	24.95	615.60	6	148.0s	55.6
15	Shadow Machamp	Counter	Dynamic Punch	29.03	379.69	10	130.8s	55.2
16	Shadow Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	27.72	429.21	9	139.4s	55.0
17	Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	27.83	420.27	9	135.9s	54.9
18	Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	25.31	552.33	7	152.8s	54.7
19	Lucario	Counter	Aura Sphere	26.32	481.69	8	146.4s	54.4
20	Shadow Hariyama	Counter	Dynamic Punch	28.07	391.00	10	139.3s	54.2

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Arceus (Steel) in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Arceus (Steel) 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 (Steel) 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 (Steel) counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Mega Y Charizard, Mega Blaziken, and Terrakion. The table also includes Reshiram, Heatran, Shadow Garchomp, and Shadow Blaziken, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Arceus (Steel) type chart

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

Weaknesses

Fighting	160.0%
Fire	160.0%
Ground	160.0%

Resistances

Poison	39.1%
Bug	62.5%
Dragon	62.5%
Fairy	62.5%
Flying	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Ice	62.5%
Normal	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%
Rock	62.5%
Steel	62.5%

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