Best Obstagoon counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Obstagoon counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Blaziken	Counter	Focus Blast	54.82	1460.49	3	79.9s	124.5
2	Terrakion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword *	51.71	1704.48	3	98.9s	123.9
3	Keldeo (Ordinary)	Low Kick	Sacred Sword	48.49	1583.29	3	97.9s	115.9
4	Shadow Machamp	Counter	Dynamic Punch	52.20	1209.71	3	69.5s	114.5
5	Shadow Hariyama	Counter	Dynamic Punch	49.08	1220.82	3	74.6s	109.6
6	Mega Alakazam	Counter *	Focus Blast	49.91	1064.61	4	85.3s	107.3
7	Lucario	Counter	Aura Sphere	49.18	1112.03	4	90.4s	107.2
8	Conkeldurr	Counter	Dynamic Punch	44.77	1369.08	3	91.7s	105.3
9	Shadow Blaziken	Counter	Focus Blast	49.09	947.01	4	77.2s	102.9
10	Mega Lopunny	Double Kick	Focus Blast	45.28	1145.61	4	101.2s	101.6
11	Shadow Sirfetch'd	Counter	Close Combat	47.46	936.00	4	78.9s	100.0
12	Galarian Zapdos	Counter	Close Combat	40.64	1441.42	3	106.4s	99.2
13	Machamp	Counter	Dynamic Punch	43.07	1185.21	4	110.1s	98.6
14	Buzzwole	Counter	Superpower	39.66	1509.85	3	114.2s	98.5
15	Cobalion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword *	38.64	1555.31	3	120.8s	97.3
16	Pheromosa	Low Kick	Focus Blast	48.21	744.11	5	77.2s	95.6
17	Hawlucha	Low Kick	Flying Press	41.55	1114.58	4	107.3s	94.6
18	Virizion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword *	39.08	1324.81	3	101.7s	94.3
19	Hariyama	Counter	Dynamic Punch	40.24	1191.71	4	118.5s	93.9
20	Shadow Poliwrath	Counter *	Dynamic Punch	41.06	1080.14	4	105.2s	93.0

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About the results

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

Obstagoon type chart

When fighting Obstagoon, keep in mind the following that Dark and Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Psychic, and Ghost type moves.

Weaknesses

Fighting	256.0%
Bug	160.0%
Fairy	160.0%

Resistances

Ghost	24.4%
Psychic	39.1%
Dark	62.5%

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