Best Onix counters in Pokémon GO

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

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Raid Difficulty

3-Star Raid (3600 HP)↓

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Best Onix counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse *	50.01	3807.82	1	76.1s	147.7
2	Mega Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	43.92	3475.83	2	158.3s	131.0
3	Mega Sceptile	Bullet Seed	Frenzy Plant *	47.30	1886.60	2	79.8s	118.9
4	Kartana	Razor Leaf	Leaf Blade	44.17	2130.20	2	96.4s	116.4
5	Mega Blastoise	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	41.27	2484.91	2	120.4s	115.0
6	Mega Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump	38.26	2708.56	2	141.6s	111.0
7	Shadow Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	40.20	2290.09	2	113.9s	110.4
8	Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse *	38.92	2463.15	2	126.6s	109.8
9	Shadow Kingler	Bubble	Crabhammer	45.03	1475.35	3	98.3s	107.7
10	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Solar Beam	36.88	2669.65	2	144.8s	107.6
11	Mega Venusaur	Vine Whip	Frenzy Plant *	38.47	2206.18	2	114.7s	105.9
12	Shadow Feraligatr	Water Gun *	Hydro Cannon *	39.83	1781.46	3	134.2s	103.0
13	Zarude	Vine Whip	Power Whip	36.35	2333.78	2	128.4s	102.9
14	Shadow Torterra	Razor Leaf	Frenzy Plant *	37.40	2020.80	2	108.1s	101.4
15	Shaymin (Sky)	Magical Leaf	Grass Knot	39.87	1655.15	3	124.5s	101.2
16	Shadow Tangrowth	Vine Whip	Power Whip	38.10	1775.03	3	139.8s	99.5
17	Shadow Sceptile	Bullet Seed	Frenzy Plant *	40.78	1379.19	3	101.5s	98.3
18	Shadow Venusaur	Vine Whip	Frenzy Plant *	39.05	1538.45	3	118.2s	97.8
19	Shadow Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump	38.18	1520.28	3	119.5s	95.9
20	Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	33.50	2233.81	2	133.4s	95.7

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Onix in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Onix 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 Onix 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 Onix counter is Primal Kyogre, followed by Mega Swampert, Mega Sceptile, and Kartana. The table also includes Mega Blastoise, Mega Gyarados, Shadow Swampert, and Kyogre, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Onix type chart

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

Weaknesses

Grass	256.0%
Water	256.0%
Fighting	160.0%
Ground	160.0%
Ice	160.0%
Steel	160.0%

Resistances

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

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