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.
Only one of your Pokémon can be Mega Evolved at a time, so bring one of these and fill the rest of your team from the counters above.
The top Shadow Pineco 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 Pineco's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
The best counter to Shadow Pineco is Reshiram (Shadow) with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare, followed by Salamence (Shadow), Blacephalon and Moltres (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Shadow Pineco is a Bug Pokémon, so as a raid boss it is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Avoid Fighting, Ground and Grass moves, which it resists.
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