Best Pokémon to defeat Shadow Graveler in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

The strongest Pokémon to use against Shadow Graveler are: Primal Kyogre, Mega Swampert, Mega Sceptile, Shadow Kyogre, Kartana, Mega Blastoise, and Mega Venusaur. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Shadow Graveler in a 3-Star Raid.

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      Best counter 👑

      Official artwork of Primal KyogrePrimal Kyogre
      Waterfall / Origin Pulse
      #1
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega SwampertMega Swampert
      Water Gun / Hydro Cannon
      #2
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega SceptileMega Sceptile
      Bullet Seed / Frenzy Plant
      #3
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow KyogreShadow Kyogre
      Waterfall / Origin Pulse
      #4
      Official artwork of KartanaKartana
      Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
      #5
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlastoiseMega Blastoise
      Water Gun / Hydro Cannon
      #6
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega VenusaurMega Venusaur
      Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant
      #7
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      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Faints
      TTW
      Score
      1.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *55.291759.0273s117.0
      2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega SwampertWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *49.021713.1282s105.9
      3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileGrassBullet Seed GrassFrenzy Plant *53.151124.2376s102.9
      4.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow KyogreShadow KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *50.671098.7379s98.6
      5.Thumbnail image of KartanaKartanaGrassRazor Leaf GrassLeaf Blade 48.86939.8482s92.7
      6.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlastoiseMega Pokémon iconMega BlastoiseWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *45.561128.1388s91.3
      7.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *44.241144.8391s89.5
      8.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega GyaradosWaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 42.891255.2394s89.1
      9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SwampertShadow SwampertWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *44.681072.2390s88.9
      10.Thumbnail image of ZarudeZarudeGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 41.951341.6296s88.9
      11.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow TorterraShadow TorterraGrassRazor Leaf GrassFrenzy Plant *42.551270.7395s88.8
      12.Thumbnail image of KyogreKyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *42.571102.7394s86.1
      13.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow TangrowthShadow TangrowthGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 43.66982.2492s85.7
      14.Thumbnail image of Sky Forme ShayminSky Forme ShayminGrassMagical Leaf GrassGrass Knot 44.64870.0490s84.9
      15.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GrassSolar Beam 41.461086.4397s84.1
      16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow KinglerShadow KinglerWaterBubble WaterCrabhammer 47.67612.7684s82.8
      17.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow EmpoleonShadow EmpoleonWaterWaterfall WaterHydro Cannon *44.13777.8591s82.1
      18.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SceptileShadow SceptileGrassBullet Seed GrassFrenzy Plant *44.88728.5590s82.0
      19.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow VenusaurShadow VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *44.11750.8591s81.5
      20.Thumbnail image of ChesnaughtChesnaughtGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *37.351357.52108s81.4
      21.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow FeraligatrShadow FeraligatrWaterWater Gun *WaterHydro Cannon *43.35763.0593s80.6
      22.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LucarioMega Pokémon iconMega LucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 41.10843.5498s79.1
      23.Thumbnail image of RillaboomRillaboomGrassRazor Leaf GrassGrass Knot 39.42976.44102s79.0
      24.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GroudonShadow GroudonGroundMud Shot GrassSolar Beam 38.331071.83105s78.9
      25.Thumbnail image of PrimarinaPrimarinaWaterWaterfall WaterHydro Cannon *40.10839.44100s77.5
      26.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw SteelSunsteel Strike 38.44956.94105s77.1
      27.Thumbnail image of Tapu BuluTapu BuluGrassBullet Seed GrassGrass Knot 38.67932.54104s77.0
      28.Thumbnail image of SwampertSwampertWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *37.151065.13108s76.9
      29.Thumbnail image of TorterraTorterraGrassRazor Leaf GrassFrenzy Plant *35.321258.43114s76.6
      30.Thumbnail image of Land Forme ShayminLand Forme ShayminGrassMagical Leaf GrassGrass Knot 36.481105.43110s76.4
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      You need at least 1 Trainers to defeat a Shadow Graveler in a 3-Star Raid.

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      • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
      • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
      • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

      Shadow Graveler CP range from Raids

      Shadow Graveler can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

      • From 975 CP to 1084 CP, with no weather boost
      • From 1219 CP to 1355 CP with Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather boost

      Shadow Graveler weaknesses

      Shadow Graveler type chart

      When fighting Shadow Graveler, keep in mind the that Rock and Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, Electric, and Poison-type moves.

      Shadow Graveler takes increased damage from:Shadow Graveler takes increased damage from:
      256%
      • Grass
      • Water
      160%
      • Fighting
      • Ground
      • Ice
      • Steel
      Shadow Graveler takes reduced damage from:Shadow Graveler takes reduced damage from:
      63%
      • Fire
      • Flying
      • Normal
      • Rock
      39%
      • Electric
      • Poison

      Best move-types and best weather for defeating Shadow Graveler

      Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
      Grass198.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Water142.0%
      • rainRain
      Fighting26.0%
      • cloudyCloudy
      Ground18.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Steel8.0%
      • snowSnow
      Normal2.0%
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Dragon2.0%
      • windyWindy
      Electric2.0%
      • rainRain
      Ice2.0%
      • snowSnow

      About our ranking methodology

      Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Graveler in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Graveler down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

      This guide displays a list of best Shadow Graveler 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 and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

      When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

      We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

      Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.