Best Vivillon (Sandstorm) counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Vivillon (Sandstorm) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	94.71	3408.14	2	72.0s	232.0
2	Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	82.29	4202.47	1	51.1s	220.0
3	Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	82.06	4056.80	1	49.4s	217.6
4	Shadow Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker *	90.63	2996.62	2	66.1s	217.3
5	Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down *	Stone Edge	81.20	3857.33	1	47.5s	213.2
6	Shadow Aggron	Smack Down	Meteor Beam	73.26	3998.95	1	54.6s	199.1
7	Shadow Tyranitar	Smack Down *	Stone Edge	81.08	2498.98	2	61.6s	191.0
8	Rampardos	Smack Down	Rock Slide	84.83	2093.70	2	49.4s	189.1
9	Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker *	74.52	2936.18	2	78.8s	186.7
10	Tyrantrum	Rock Throw	Meteor Beam	73.96	2927.38	2	79.2s	185.5
11	Shadow Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	77.10	2516.74	2	65.3s	184.3
12	Mega Aggron	Smack Down	Meteor Beam	62.49	4520.79	1	72.3s	182.2
13	Terrakion	Smack Down	Rock Slide	73.07	2616.21	2	71.6s	178.7
14	Gigalith	Smack Down	Meteor Beam *	70.34	2693.74	2	76.6s	175.0
15	Aggron	Smack Down	Meteor Beam	61.06	3935.04	1	64.4s	173.0
16	Golem (Alola Shadow)	Rock Throw	Stone Edge	70.24	2472.47	2	70.4s	171.1
17	Mega Y Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	63.31	2978.15	2	94.1s	165.8
18	Tyranitar	Smack Down *	Stone Edge	67.29	2470.97	2	73.4s	165.6
19	Shadow Omastar	Rock Throw *	Rock Slide *	73.14	1787.98	3	73.3s	162.6
20	Aurorus	Rock Throw	Meteor Beam	63.21	2645.64	2	83.7s	160.8

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About the results

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

Vivillon (Sandstorm) type chart

When fighting Vivillon (Sandstorm), keep in mind the following that Bug and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fighting, Grass, and Ground type moves.

Weaknesses

Rock	256.0%
Electric	160.0%
Fire	160.0%
Flying	160.0%
Ice	160.0%

Resistances

Ground	24.4%
Fighting	39.1%
Grass	39.1%
Bug	62.5%

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