Best Kingambit counters

Raid Battles

The best Kingambit counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Blaziken, Mega Heracross, Terrakion, Keldeo (Ordinary Forme), Keldeo, Shadow Machamp, and Shadow Hariyama. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Kingambit in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
          Counter / Focus Blast
          #1
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Close Combat
          #2
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #3
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #4
          Official artwork of KeldeoKeldeo
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #5
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MachampShadow Machamp
          Counter / Dynamic Punch
          #6
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow HariyamaShadow Hariyama
          Counter / Dynamic Punch
          #7
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          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 52.581428.6271s102.5
          2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 50.531598.7274s101.6
          3.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *51.911053.0373s95.3
          4.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 46.701473.0280s93.8
          5.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 46.701473.0280s93.8
          6.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 50.88987.3375s92.6
          7.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 48.211000.4379s88.9
          8.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 48.07880.5479s86.4
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow BlazikenShadow BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 47.09924.6381s85.9
          10.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 43.561118.3386s83.9
          11.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ToxicroakShadow ToxicroakFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 46.13845.8483s83.0
          12.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 47.79693.3581s82.0
          13.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow Sirfetch'dShadow Sirfetch'dFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 45.65754.9484s80.4
          14.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 43.39907.4387s80.2
          15.Thumbnail image of MachampMachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 41.87967.5390s78.9
          16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SneaslerShadow SneaslerFightingRock Smash FightingClose Combat 42.57884.9489s78.5
          17.Thumbnail image of Galarian ZapdosGalarian ZapdosFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 39.121223.0295s78.4
          18.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 46.38592.0684s77.5
          19.Thumbnail image of BuzzwoleBuzzwoleFightingCounter FightingSuperpower 38.411223.5297s77.3
          20.Thumbnail image of HawluchaHawluchaFightingLow Kick FightingFlying Press 40.38951.8393s76.4
          21.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *37.591236.9299s76.2
          22.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow PoliwrathShadow PoliwrathFightingCounter *FightingDynamic Punch 39.501001.9395s75.9
          23.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *36.361381.62102s75.9
          24.Thumbnail image of HariyamaHariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 39.39975.1396s75.3
          25.Thumbnail image of VirizionVirizionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *37.861131.8399s75.2
          26.Thumbnail image of BreloomBreloomFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 43.01649.2590s74.4
          27.Thumbnail image of BlazikenBlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 39.29918.0396s74.2
          28.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SawkShadow SawkFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 41.57688.6592s73.2
          29.Thumbnail image of Pirouette Forme MeloettaPirouette Forme MeloettaFightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 37.98955.0399s72.8
          30.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega PinsirFightingRock Smash FightingSuperpower 36.95963.93102s71.4
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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Kingambit CP range from Raids

          Kingambit can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 1980 CP to 2065 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 2475 CP to 2581 CP with Fog and Snow weather boost

          Kingambit weaknesses

          Kingambit type chart

          When fighting Kingambit, keep in mind the that Dark and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting (2x), Fire, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Dragon, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.

          Weaknesses

          Weaknesses
          FightingFighting256.0%
          FireFire160.0%
          GroundGround160.0%

          Resistances

          Resistances
          PsychicPsychic24.4%
          PoisonPoison39.1%
          DarkDark62.5%
          DragonDragon62.5%
          FlyingFlying62.5%
          GhostGhost62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%
          IceIce62.5%
          NormalNormal62.5%
          RockRock62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%

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

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Kingambit

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting298.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Fire46.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Ground44.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Psychic4.0%
          • windyWindy
          Electric4.0%
          • rainRain
          Ghost2.0%
          • fogFog
          Dragon2.0%
          • windyWindy

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Kingambit in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Kingambit down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Kingambit 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 and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.