Best Persian (Alola Shadow) counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Persian (Alola Shadow) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Blaziken	Counter	Focus Blast	56.77	1763.10	3	93.2s	134.0
2	Terrakion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword *	53.44	1857.06	2	69.5s	129.8
3	Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam	55.59	1504.14	3	81.2s	126.8
4	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	52.76	1580.94	3	89.9s	123.4
5	Keldeo (Ordinary)	Low Kick	Sacred Sword	50.18	1678.26	3	100.3s	120.7
6	Shadow Machamp	Counter	Dynamic Punch	54.05	1282.33	3	71.2s	119.3
7	Shadow Hariyama	Counter	Dynamic Punch	50.78	1292.48	3	76.4s	114.1
8	Lucario	Counter	Aura Sphere	50.49	1311.59	3	77.9s	114.0
9	Shadow Blaziken	Counter	Focus Blast	50.80	1144.78	4	90.1s	110.7
10	Conkeldurr	Counter	Dynamic Punch	46.37	1451.84	3	93.9s	109.7
11	Mega Lopunny	Double Kick	Focus Blast	47.01	1371.65	3	87.5s	109.3
12	Mega Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	48.18	1270.87	3	79.1s	109.2
13	Pheromosa	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	56.08	793.80	5	70.8s	108.8
14	Mega Alakazam	Counter *	Dazzling Gleam *	54.90	844.33	5	76.9s	108.7
15	Xerneas	Geomancy *	Moonblast	41.59	1785.36	3	128.8s	106.5
16	Shadow Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam	50.35	996.88	4	79.2s	106.2
17	Volcarona	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	45.50	1287.33	3	84.9s	104.9
18	Shadow Sirfetch'd	Counter	Close Combat	49.21	993.74	4	80.8s	104.3
19	Cobalion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword *	39.76	1833.79	2	92.2s	103.6
20	Mega Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	43.16	1413.74	3	98.3s	103.3

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Persian (Alola Shadow) in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Persian (Alola Shadow) 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 Persian (Alola Shadow) 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 Persian (Alola Shadow) counter is Mega Blaziken, followed by Terrakion, Mega Gardevoir, and Mega Rayquaza. The table also includes Keldeo (Ordinary), Shadow Machamp, Shadow Hariyama, and Lucario, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Persian (Alola Shadow) type chart

When fighting Persian (Alola Shadow), keep in mind the following that Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, and Psychic type moves.

Weaknesses

Bug	160.0%
Fairy	160.0%
Fighting	160.0%

Resistances

Psychic	39.1%
Dark	62.5%
Ghost	62.5%

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