Best Pawniard counters

Raid Battles

The best Pawniard counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Blaziken, Mega Heracross, Terrakion, Keldeo (Ordinary Forme), Keldeo, Shadow Machamp, and Lucario. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Pawniard in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
          Counter / Focus Blast
          #1
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Close Combat
          #2
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #3
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #4
          Official artwork of KeldeoKeldeo
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #5
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MachampShadow Machamp
          Counter / Dynamic Punch
          #6
          Official artwork of LucarioLucario
          Counter / Aura Sphere
          #7
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          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 87.803871.8042s188.9
          2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 84.303581.9144s180.0
          3.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *83.092790.0145s169.0
          4.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 75.393649.9049s165.3
          5.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 75.393649.9049s165.3
          6.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 82.582427.0146s163.5
          7.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 76.642810.2149s158.8
          8.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow BlazikenShadow BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 78.422546.9148s158.5
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 76.962441.9149s154.8
          10.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 72.992602.6151s150.3
          11.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 70.912737.9153s148.4
          12.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow Sirfetch'dShadow Sirfetch'dFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 76.051898.0150s145.6
          13.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ToxicroakShadow ToxicroakFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 75.191967.9150s145.4
          14.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 80.241516.4248s145.2
          15.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *60.613855.2061s140.5
          16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SneaslerShadow SneaslerFightingRock Smash FightingClose Combat 70.742087.6153s140.2
          17.Thumbnail image of MachampMachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 68.242371.0155s139.8
          18.Thumbnail image of Galarian ZapdosGalarian ZapdosFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 64.962841.2157s139.5
          19.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 77.181363.6250s137.8
          20.Thumbnail image of BlazikenBlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 65.402503.7157s136.7
          21.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *59.793455.6162s135.9
          22.Thumbnail image of BuzzwoleBuzzwoleFightingCounter FightingSuperpower 63.422728.7159s135.7
          23.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow PoliwrathShadow PoliwrathFightingCounter *FightingDynamic Punch 64.392537.3158s135.4
          24.Thumbnail image of Pirouette Forme MeloettaPirouette Forme MeloettaFightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 62.012677.7160s132.8
          25.Thumbnail image of HawluchaHawluchaFightingLow Kick FightingFlying Press 65.392175.3157s132.8
          26.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SawkShadow SawkFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 68.981732.6255s132.3
          27.Thumbnail image of HariyamaHariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 63.272382.1159s131.8
          28.Thumbnail image of VirizionVirizionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *61.852598.6160s131.7
          29.Thumbnail image of BreloomBreloomFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 70.331517.5254s130.7
          30.Thumbnail image of EmboarEmboarFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 59.312615.9163s127.6
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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Pawniard CP range from Raids

          Pawniard can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 765 CP to 819 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 957 CP to 1024 CP with Fog and Snow weather boost

          Pawniard weaknesses

          Pawniard type chart

          When fighting Pawniard, keep in mind the that Dark and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting (2x), Fire, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Dragon, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.

          Weaknesses
          FightingFighting256.0%
          FireFire160.0%
          GroundGround160.0%
          Resistances
          PsychicPsychic24.4%
          PoisonPoison39.1%
          DarkDark62.5%
          DragonDragon62.5%
          FlyingFlying62.5%
          GhostGhost62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%
          IceIce62.5%
          NormalNormal62.5%
          RockRock62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%

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

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Pawniard

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting298.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Fire50.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Ground40.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Psychic4.0%
          • windyWindy
          Electric4.0%
          • rainRain
          Ghost2.0%
          • fogFog
          Dragon2.0%
          • windyWindy

          About our ranking methodology

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