Best Shadow Grimer counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best Shadow Grimer counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *87.474996.07157.1s240.5
          2Shadow MewtwoShadow Pokémon iconShadow MewtwoPsychicConfusion PsychicPsystrike *99.303241.49265.3s237.4
          3Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic *91.062770.65260.9s213.9
          4Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega LatiosPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 79.433508.25288.3s204.8
          5MewtwoMewtwoPsychicConfusion PsychicPsystrike *81.953174.27277.5s204.4
          6Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 72.084092.26156.8s197.9
          7Shadow GarchompShadow Pokémon iconShadow GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *72.873575.25298.1s192.9
          8Shadow MetagrossShadow Pokémon iconShadow MetagrossPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 74.143256.42287.8s190.9
          9Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega GardevoirPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 82.522321.20256.3s190.0
          10Hoopa (Unbound)Hoopa (Unbound)PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 78.452600.39266.3s188.2
          11Shadow LatiosShadow Pokémon iconShadow LatiosPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 78.262612.77266.8s188.1
          12Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineGroundMud-Slap GroundHigh Horsepower 75.132937.62278.2s187.9
          13GroudonGroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *67.823919.35157.8s187.0
          14Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 70.323426.50297.5s185.8
          15Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega LatiasPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 68.553622.08152.8s184.8
          16LunalaLunalaPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 64.914219.13165.0s184.3
          17Landorus (Therian)Landorus (Therian)GroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 63.683945.55162.0s178.7
          18Shadow AlakazamShadow Pokémon iconShadow AlakazamPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic *83.141770.49363.9s178.6
          19Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega SwampertGroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 62.723807.64160.7s175.1
          20Shadow GolurkShadow Pokémon iconShadow GolurkGroundMud-Slap GroundEarth Power 65.862927.15288.9s170.1
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          About the results

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

          Shadow Grimer type chart

          When fighting Shadow Grimer, keep in mind the following that Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, and Psychic type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison type moves.

          Weaknesses
          GroundGround160.0%
          PsychicPsychic160.0%
          Resistances
          BugBug62.5%
          FairyFairy62.5%
          FightingFighting62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%
          PoisonPoison62.5%

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