Best Shadow Golduck counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best Shadow Golduck counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileGrassBullet Seed GrassFrenzy Plant *51.071221.93371.8s113.0
          2Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 44.781447.62397.0s106.8
          3KartanaKartanaGrassRazor Leaf GrassLeaf Blade 47.911095.38491.5s104.8
          4Shadow RaikouShadow Pokémon iconShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 46.801059.56490.6s102.1
          5ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *42.611341.60394.5s100.9
          6XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 47.78933.44478.1s100.5
          7ZarudeZarudeGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 38.711676.713129.9s99.3
          8Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 46.22972.77484.2s99.0
          9Shadow ElectivireShadow Pokémon iconShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 48.66829.79585.3s98.9
          10Shadow ZapdosShadow Pokémon iconShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 45.77964.32484.3s98.1
          11Shadow MagnezoneShadow Pokémon iconShadow MagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 44.911014.77490.4s97.9
          12Shaymin (Sky)Shaymin (Sky)GrassMagical Leaf GrassGrass Knot 42.991120.684104.3s97.1
          13Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *41.721182.774113.4s96.3
          14Shadow MewtwoShadow Pokémon iconShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut ElectricThunderbolt 41.721095.964105.1s94.5
          15Shadow TangrowthShadow Pokémon iconShadow TangrowthGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 41.501062.534102.4s93.4
          16Shadow LuxrayShadow Pokémon iconShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 45.59782.28585.8s92.8
          17Shadow SceptileShadow Pokémon iconShadow SceptileBugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *44.69826.98592.5s92.7
          18Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega AmpharosElectricVolt Switch ElectricZap Cannon 39.061199.634122.8s92.0
          19Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega LatiosDragonDragon Breath GrassSolar Beam 36.511461.093120.1s91.8
          20Thundurus (Therian)Thundurus (Therian)ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunderbolt 43.03873.615101.5s91.3
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          About the results

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

          Shadow Golduck type chart

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

          Weaknesses
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          GrassGrass160.0%
          Resistances
          FireFire62.5%
          IceIce62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%
          WaterWater62.5%

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