Best Shadow Kadabra counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Shadow Kadabra counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	63.67	3104.52	2	97.5s	168.2
2	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	64.89	2065.63	2	63.7s	154.1
3	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	76.07	1174.55	4	61.8s	150.8
4	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	57.69	2015.89	2	69.9s	140.3
5	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	61.12	1600.59	3	78.6s	138.3
6	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	68.93	1043.15	4	60.5s	136.0
7	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	53.50	2024.43	2	75.7s	132.7
8	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch	51.03	2131.46	2	83.5s	129.7
9	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	59.96	1251.27	3	62.6s	128.2
10	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	60.10	1234.51	3	61.6s	128.0
11	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	65.83	899.31	5	68.3s	126.6
12	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	56.27	1402.24	3	74.8s	125.7
13	Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball	54.58	1518.41	3	83.5s	125.3
14	Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball	53.50	1487.11	3	83.4s	122.8
15	Mega Absol	Snarl	Dark Pulse	59.09	1083.37	4	73.3s	122.3
16	Mega Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	55.24	1322.72	3	71.8s	122.2
17	Shadow Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	55.67	1262.53	3	68.0s	121.5
18	Mega Alakazam	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	57.16	1121.31	4	78.5s	120.3
19	Giratina (Origin Forme)	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force *	53.15	1387.11	3	78.3s	120.1
20	Mega Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	48.88	1778.92	3	109.2s	120.1

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Kadabra in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Kadabra 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 Kadabra 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 Kadabra counter is Mega Tyranitar, followed by Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, and Mega Houndoom. The table also includes Mega Rayquaza, Mega Banette, Tyranitar, and Mega Gyarados, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Shadow Kadabra type chart

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

Weaknesses

Bug	160.0%
Dark	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%

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