Best Heliolisk counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best overall

          Highest DPS

          Highest TDO

          Best Heliolisk counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *42.871854.51286.5s110.0
          2Shadow GarchompShadow Pokémon iconShadow GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *36.301207.86399.8s87.2
          3Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 39.52833.475105.5s84.7
          4TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *38.38879.265114.5s84.0
          5GroudonGroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *33.531219.453109.1s82.3
          6Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineGroundMud-Slap GroundHigh Horsepower 37.05895.535120.9s82.1
          7Shadow MachampShadow Pokémon iconShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 38.09737.63596.8s79.9
          8Keldeo (Ordinary)Keldeo (Ordinary)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 36.82760.295103.3s78.5
          9Shadow HariyamaShadow Pokémon iconShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 36.10746.835103.4s77.0
          10Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 35.89757.685105.6s76.9
          11Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 34.62837.625121.0s76.8
          12Landorus (Therian)Landorus (Therian)GroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 31.321088.434139.0s76.0
          13GarchompGarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *30.011186.144158.1s75.2
          14LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 36.07652.146108.5s74.4
          15Shadow UrsalunaShadow Pokémon iconShadow UrsalunaFightingRock Smash GroundHigh Horsepower *30.691017.844132.7s73.6
          16ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 32.64836.925128.2s73.5
          17ExcadrillExcadrillGroundMud-Slap GroundScorching Sands 32.05881.905137.6s73.4
          18Landorus (Incarnate)Landorus (Incarnate)GroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power 29.831051.554141.0s72.7
          19Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega SwampertGroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 31.05920.994118.6s72.5
          20Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 32.54782.175120.2s72.0
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          About the results

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

          Heliolisk type chart

          When fighting Heliolisk, keep in mind the following that Electric and Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, and Ground type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, Steel, and Ghost type moves.

          Weaknesses
          FightingFighting160.0%
          GroundGround160.0%
          Resistances
          GhostGhost39.1%
          ElectricElectric62.5%
          FlyingFlying62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%

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