Best Golem (Alola Shadow) counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Golem (Alola Shadow) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	69.68	3139.25	2	90.1s	180.5
2	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	57.82	2719.61	2	94.1s	151.4
3	Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	55.68	2522.94	2	90.6s	144.5
4	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	53.93	2737.77	2	101.5s	144.0
5	Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	60.61	1485.62	3	73.5s	134.9
6	Excadrill	Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands	50.53	2508.56	2	99.3s	134.1
7	Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	47.89	2665.34	2	111.3s	130.8
8	Mega Swampert	Mud Shot	Earthquake	49.93	2338.74	2	93.7s	130.6
9	Shadow Rhydon	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	51.53	1987.20	2	77.1s	128.4
10	Shadow Golurk	Mud-Slap	Earth Power	52.94	1678.62	3	95.1s	125.6
11	Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	46.34	2487.29	2	107.4s	125.4
12	Shadow Donphan	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	49.49	1788.39	3	108.4s	121.3
13	Shadow Golem	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	48.60	1758.96	3	108.6s	119.2
14	Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	50.20	1465.71	3	87.6s	116.7
15	Landorus (Therian)	Mud Shot	Earthquake	51.08	1384.89	3	81.3s	116.6
16	Shadow Flygon	Mud Shot	Scorching Sands	47.11	1586.72	3	101.0s	113.5
17	Landorus (Incarnate)	Mud Shot	Earth Power	49.48	1361.32	3	82.5s	113.3
18	Rhydon	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	42.90	1962.01	2	91.5s	111.6
19	Krookodile	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	44.08	1716.21	3	116.8s	110.1
20	Golurk	Mud-Slap	Earth Power	43.80	1648.37	3	112.9s	108.5

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About the results

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

Golem (Alola Shadow) type chart

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

Weaknesses

Ground	256.0%
Fighting	160.0%
Grass	160.0%
Water	160.0%

Resistances

Flying	39.1%
Electric	62.5%
Fire	62.5%
Normal	62.5%
Poison	62.5%

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