Best Shadow Dugtrio counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Shadow Dugtrio counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse *	62.85	2672.36	2	85.0s	160.5
2	Mega Sceptile	Bullet Seed	Frenzy Plant *	59.28	1931.86	2	65.2s	141.6
3	Mega Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	56.38	2226.70	2	79.0s	141.3
4	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	51.45	2503.69	2	97.3s	135.9
5	Shaymin (Sky)	Magical Leaf	Grass Knot	49.22	2230.53	2	90.6s	127.7
6	Mega Blastoise	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	52.60	1749.65	3	99.8s	126.3
7	Kartana	Razor Leaf	Leaf Blade	56.93	1250.53	3	65.9s	123.2
8	Zarude	Vine Whip	Power Whip	45.38	2300.09	2	101.4s	121.1
9	Mega Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump	47.98	1933.42	2	80.6s	120.9
10	Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche	54.91	1271.75	3	69.5s	120.5
11	Shadow Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	52.48	1439.99	3	82.3s	120.1
12	Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse *	48.90	1704.03	3	104.5s	118.8
13	Mega Venusaur	Vine Whip	Frenzy Plant *	48.69	1689.82	3	104.1s	118.2
14	Shadow Kingler	Bubble	Crabhammer	57.76	1011.91	4	70.1s	118.2
15	Shadow Torterra	Razor Leaf	Frenzy Plant *	47.32	1802.22	2	76.2s	117.6
16	Shadow Tangrowth	Vine Whip	Power Whip	47.90	1674.25	3	104.9s	116.5
17	Shadow Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump	47.47	1677.35	3	106.0s	115.7
18	Shadow Sceptile	Bullet Seed	Frenzy Plant *	51.50	1302.62	3	75.9s	115.5
19	Shadow Feraligatr	Water Gun *	Hydro Cannon *	51.59	1236.50	3	71.9s	114.2
20	Mega Gardevoir	Magical Leaf	Triple Axel	48.37	1415.01	3	87.8s	112.5

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Dugtrio in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Dugtrio 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 Shadow Dugtrio 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 Shadow Dugtrio counter is Primal Kyogre, followed by Mega Sceptile, Mega Swampert, and Mega Rayquaza. The table also includes Shaymin (Sky), Mega Blastoise, Kartana, and Zarude, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Shadow Dugtrio type chart

When fighting Shadow Dugtrio, keep in mind the following that Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Ice, and Water type moves. They take reduced damage from Poison, Rock, and Electric type moves.

Weaknesses

Grass	160.0%
Ice	160.0%
Water	160.0%

Resistances

Electric	39.1%
Poison	62.5%
Rock	62.5%

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