Best Zekrom counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Zekrom counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	32.71	1144.68	14	489.9s	79.6
2	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Outrage	37.26	622.70	25	417.8s	75.3
3	Shadow Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Outrage	31.10	634.89	24	489.9s	66.1
4	Shadow Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	35.07	382.84	40	436.7s	63.7
5	Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	30.37	569.63	27	506.5s	63.2
6	Mega Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw	30.10	539.14	28	501.5s	61.9
7	Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	Avalanche	30.88	488.07	31	490.0s	61.6
8	Shadow Dragonite	Dragon Tail	Outrage	32.60	400.31	38	466.7s	61.0
9	Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam	29.89	496.57	31	515.1s	60.3
10	Mega Latias	Dragon Breath	Outrage	27.16	588.15	26	562.9s	58.6
11	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	25.74	685.86	22	586.3s	58.5
12	Shadow Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw	30.27	404.67	38	508.0s	57.9
13	Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Outrage	25.57	622.10	25	608.1s	56.8
14	Zekrom	Dragon Breath	Outrage	26.16	578.01	26	574.6s	56.7
15	Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	26.27	543.23	28	579.1s	56.0
16	Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Outrage	29.14	379.27	40	520.6s	55.3
17	Dialga	Dragon Breath	Draco Meteor	25.19	570.76	27	611.8s	55.0
18	Kyurem	Dragon Breath	Glaciate *	27.13	445.69	34	558.5s	54.6
19	Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	28.54	372.32	41	535.0s	54.2
20	Excadrill	Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands	24.51	573.94	27	632.3s	53.9

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Zekrom in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Zekrom 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 Zekrom 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 Zekrom counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Garchomp, and Shadow Salamence. The table also includes Mega Salamence, Mega Latios, Shadow Mamoswine, and Shadow Dragonite, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Zekrom type chart

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

Weaknesses

Dragon	160.0%
Fairy	160.0%
Ground	160.0%
Ice	160.0%

Resistances

Electric	39.1%
Fire	62.5%
Flying	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Steel	62.5%
Water	62.5%

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