Best Calyrex counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Best Calyrex counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	51.80	2152.20	7	290.9s	131.5
2	Mega Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	44.43	2407.95	7	379.4s	120.6
3	Mega Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	50.07	1664.27	10	332.4s	120.2
4	Volcarona	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	47.40	1579.93	10	333.3s	113.9
5	Shadow Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	46.30	1605.84	10	346.8s	112.4
6	Pheromosa	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	61.91	593.81	26	249.4s	109.0
7	Genesect (Shock)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	40.79	1838.13	9	405.6s	105.7
8	Genesect (Normal)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	40.79	1838.13	9	405.6s	105.7
9	Genesect (Douse)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	40.79	1838.13	9	405.6s	105.7
10	Genesect (Chill)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	40.79	1838.13	9	405.6s	105.7
11	Genesect (Burn)	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	40.79	1838.13	9	405.6s	105.7
12	Shadow Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	48.81	1035.86	15	318.3s	104.8
13	Shadow Scyther	Fury Cutter	Bug Buzz *	47.69	1068.35	15	336.0s	103.8
14	Mega Beedrill	Bug Bite *	X-Scissor	52.46	799.09	19	289.4s	103.6
15	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	36.76	2272.39	7	432.7s	103.1
16	Escavalier	Bug Bite	Megahorn	39.49	1669.37	9	380.5s	100.7
17	Yanmega	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	42.35	1204.51	13	369.8s	97.8
18	Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	38.56	1585.31	10	411.1s	97.6
19	Vikavolt	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	43.37	1082.17	14	349.3s	96.9
20	Mega Y Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	39.89	1388.07	11	382.8s	96.9

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Calyrex in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Calyrex 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 Calyrex 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 Calyrex counter is Mega Rayquaza, followed by Mega Scizor, Mega Pinsir, and Volcarona. The table also includes Shadow Scizor, Pheromosa, Genesect (Shock), and Genesect (Normal), among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Calyrex type chart

When fighting Calyrex, keep in mind the following that Psychic and Grass-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice, and Poison type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Psychic, and Water type moves.

Weaknesses

Bug	256.0%
Dark	160.0%
Fire	160.0%
Flying	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%
Ice	160.0%
Poison	160.0%

Resistances

Electric	62.5%
Fighting	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Ground	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%
Water	62.5%

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