Best Shadow Farfetch'd counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

CogSimulation settings

          Best overall

          Highest DPS

          Highest TDO

          Best Shadow Farfetch'd counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *56.953783.95166.4s162.6
          2Shadow MagnezoneShadow Pokémon iconShadow MagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 57.903600.89162.2s162.6
          3Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 58.133539.882121.8s162.4
          4Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega DiancieRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 64.642484.18276.9s160.9
          5Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 55.113753.94168.1s158.3
          6Shadow RaikouShadow Pokémon iconShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 60.222815.67293.5s157.5
          7Shadow ZapdosShadow Pokémon iconShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 58.393019.712103.4s156.6
          8Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 60.542617.62286.5s155.2
          9XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 61.182479.30281.1s154.4
          10Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega AerodactylRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 55.893180.052113.8s153.5
          11Shadow ElectivireShadow Pokémon iconShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 62.332211.68271.0s152.1
          12Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *61.302265.65273.9s151.1
          13Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega AmpharosElectricVolt Switch ElectricZap Cannon 52.823432.082129.9s150.0
          14Thundurus (Therian)Thundurus (Therian)ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunderbolt 55.702766.04299.3s147.9
          15Shadow LuxrayShadow Pokémon iconShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 58.202081.54271.5s142.3
          16Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineIcePowder Snow IceAvalanche 61.431766.16386.3s142.2
          17Shadow TyranitarShadow Pokémon iconShadow TyranitarRockSmack Down *RockStone Edge 54.782483.25290.7s142.1
          18Shadow AggronShadow Pokémon iconShadow AggronRockSmack Down RockMeteor Beam 50.023247.242129.8s142.0
          19MagnezoneMagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 48.223497.852145.1s140.7
          20Golem (Alola Shadow)Shadow Pokémon iconGolem (Alola Shadow)RockRollout *ElectricWild Charge 54.262384.92287.9s139.7
          1 of 5

          About the results

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Farfetch'd in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Farfetch'd 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 Shadow Farfetch'd 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 Shadow Farfetch'd counter is Zekrom, followed by Shadow Magnezone, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Diancie. The table also includes Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Raikou, Shadow Zapdos, and Mega Manectric, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

          Shadow Farfetch'd type chart

          When fighting Shadow Farfetch'd, keep in mind the following that Normal and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, and Ground type moves.

          Weaknesses
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          IceIce160.0%
          RockRock160.0%
          Resistances
          GhostGhost39.1%
          GroundGround39.1%
          BugBug62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%

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