Scyther / Shadow counters #123 - Kanto

Best Shadow Scyther Raid Counters

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Shadow raid bosses can also enrage partway through the battle, and Purified Gems weaken them. These rankings leave both out, as how much each changes the fight isn't settled.

Pokémon Moveset Trainers
  1. 1
    Rampardos (Shadow)
    0.39
  2. 2
    Rhyperior (Shadow)
    0.4
  3. 3
    Tyrantrum (Shadow)
    0.4
  4. 4
    Gigalith (Shadow)
    0.42
  5. 5
    Glimmora
    0.43
  6. 6
    Tyranitar (Shadow)
    0.44
  7. 7
    Aggron (Shadow)
    0.45
  8. 8
    Aurorus (Shadow)
    0.46
  9. 9
    Rampardos
    0.46
  10. 10
    Tyrantrum
    0.46
  11. 11
    Terrakion
    0.47
  12. 12
    Aerodactyl (Shadow)
    0.47
  13. 13
    Rhyperior
    0.47
  14. 14
    Landorus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow)
    0.47
  15. 15
    Gigalith
    0.48
  16. 16
    Reshiram (Shadow)
    0.49
  17. 17
    White Kyurem
    0.5
  18. 18
    Salamence (Shadow)
    0.51
  19. 19
    Archeops (Shadow)
    0.51
  20. 20
    Alolan Golem (Shadow)
    0.51

The top Shadow Scyther counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Shadow Scyther's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »

What counters Shadow Scyther?

The best counter to Shadow Scyther is Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, followed by Rhyperior (Shadow), Tyrantrum (Shadow) and Gigalith (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide.

Shadow Scyther weaknesses

Shadow Scyther is a Bug/Flying Pokémon, so as a raid boss it is weak to Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves, and doubly weak to Rock moves. Avoid Ground, Fighting, Grass and Bug moves, which it resists.