Best Braviary counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best Braviary counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *41.78990.98494.9s92.2
          2Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 40.561039.514102.5s91.3
          3Shadow RaikouShadow Pokémon iconShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 41.48931.72489.8s90.3
          4Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega DiancieRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 43.47790.46590.9s89.8
          5XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 42.34820.73596.9s88.8
          6ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *37.771141.994120.9s88.6
          7Shadow ElectivireShadow Pokémon iconShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 43.13730.01584.6s87.5
          8Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 40.92853.895104.3s87.5
          9Shadow ZapdosShadow Pokémon iconShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 40.65833.755102.5s86.5
          10Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 36.871059.244114.9s85.4
          11Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineIcePowder Snow IceAvalanche 44.59584.79791.8s84.9
          12Shadow MagnezoneShadow Pokémon iconShadow MagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 40.20795.45598.9s84.8
          13Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega AerodactylRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 38.21851.345111.4s83.0
          14Shadow LuxrayShadow Pokémon iconShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 40.41688.226102.2s82.1
          15Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega AmpharosElectricVolt Switch ElectricZap Cannon 34.571019.664118.0s80.6
          16Thundurus (Therian)Thundurus (Therian)ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunderbolt 38.15753.78598.8s80.4
          17Shadow MewtwoShadow Pokémon iconShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut ElectricThunderbolt 38.34721.36594.1s79.9
          18Golem (Alola Shadow)Shadow Pokémon iconGolem (Alola Shadow)RockRock Throw ElectricWild Charge 36.89782.825106.1s79.2
          19RhyperiorRhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *34.24966.854112.9s78.9
          20RampardosRampardosRockSmack Down RockRock Slide 40.11574.897100.3s78.0
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          About the results

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

          Braviary type chart

          When fighting Braviary, keep in mind the following that Normal and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, and Ground type moves.

          Weaknesses
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          IceIce160.0%
          RockRock160.0%
          Resistances
          GhostGhost39.1%
          GroundGround39.1%
          BugBug62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%

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