Best Gourgeist (Average) counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Gourgeist (Average) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	43.40	1871.36	1	90.6s	111.2
2	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	31.47	1531.22	2	123.8s	83.1
3	Mega Y Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	33.48	1209.10	2	119.4s	82.1
4	Mega Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	34.92	1039.18	3	117.0s	81.6
5	Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	33.67	1138.30	3	119.6s	81.2
6	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	36.75	680.19	5	119.1s	76.2
7	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	32.03	1019.06	3	126.5s	76.1
8	Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare *	29.75	1217.86	2	132.8s	75.2
9	Shadow Moltres	Fire Spin	Sky Attack *	32.10	938.92	3	127.5s	74.7
10	Yveltal	Snarl	Oblivion Wing *	28.24	1352.45	2	138.1s	74.3
11	Shadow Honchkrow	Snarl	Sky Attack	32.96	739.35	4	128.7s	71.7
12	Mega Pidgeot	Gust *	Brave Bird	28.55	1131.01	3	138.8s	71.6
13	Mega X Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	28.90	1089.81	3	137.8s	71.6
14	Shadow Ho-Oh	Incinerate	Brave Bird	28.53	1119.69	3	139.0s	71.4
15	Mega Houndoom	Fire Fang	Foul Play	28.28	1140.74	3	139.9s	71.3
16	Shadow Entei	Fire Fang	Overheat	29.39	911.11	3	138.3s	69.4
17	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	26.55	1202.19	2	147.6s	68.9
18	Shadow Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	31.90	685.13	5	133.9s	68.7
19	Shadow Staraptor	Gust *	Brave Bird	29.14	814.36	4	141.2s	67.0
20	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Avalanche	30.84	663.40	5	138.4s	66.4

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About the results

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

Gourgeist (Average) type chart

When fighting Gourgeist (Average), keep in mind the following that Ghost and Grass-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, Fighting, and Normal type moves.

Weaknesses

Dark	160.0%
Fire	160.0%
Flying	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%
Ice	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	39.1%
Normal	39.1%
Electric	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Ground	62.5%
Water	62.5%

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