Best Brute Bonnet counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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

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          Best Brute Bonnet counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaFlyingAir Slash FlyingDragon Ascent 46.583542.612152.1s137.6
          2Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega ScizorBugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 40.934160.281101.7s130.0
          3Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega PinsirBugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 45.832776.542121.2s127.9
          4Shadow ScizorShadow Pokémon iconShadow ScizorBugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 42.262838.192134.3s121.0
          5VolcaronaVolcaronaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 43.172644.702122.5s120.8
          6PheromosaPheromosaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 52.301462.64383.9s120.3
          7Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega BeedrillBugBug Bite *BugX-Scissor 46.081920.75283.4s117.1
          8Genesect (Shock)Genesect (Shock)BugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 37.453215.442171.7s114.0
          9Genesect (Normal)Genesect (Normal)BugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 37.453215.442171.7s114.0
          10Genesect (Douse)Genesect (Douse)BugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 37.453215.442171.7s114.0
          11Genesect (Chill)Genesect (Chill)BugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 37.453215.442171.7s114.0
          12Genesect (Burn)Genesect (Burn)BugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 37.453215.442171.7s114.0
          13Shadow PinsirShadow Pokémon iconShadow PinsirBugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 44.051848.20283.9s112.1
          14EscavalierEscavalierBugBug Bite BugMegahorn 36.812975.892161.7s110.4
          15Shadow ScytherShadow Pokémon iconShadow ScytherBugFury Cutter BugBug Buzz *43.171795.203124.8s109.6
          16ScizorScizorBugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 35.362785.432157.5s105.3
          17VikavoltVikavoltBugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 39.181928.94298.5s103.8
          18YanmegaYanmegaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 38.402020.982105.3s103.4
          19Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FireBlast Burn *38.262043.012106.8s103.4
          20Mega Y CharizardMega Pokémon iconMega Y CharizardFireFire Spin FireBlast Burn *36.332313.272127.3s102.6
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          About the results

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

          Brute Bonnet type chart

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

          Weaknesses
          BugBug256.0%
          FairyFairy160.0%
          FightingFighting160.0%
          FireFire160.0%
          FlyingFlying160.0%
          IceIce160.0%
          PoisonPoison160.0%
          Resistances
          PsychicPsychic39.1%
          DarkDark62.5%
          ElectricElectric62.5%
          GhostGhost62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%
          GroundGround62.5%
          WaterWater62.5%

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