Kirlia / Shadow counters #281 - Hoenn

Best Shadow Kirlia 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
    Crowned Sword Zacian
    0.25
  2. 2
    Crowned Shield Zamazenta
    0.25
  3. 3
    Dusk Mane Necrozma
    0.26
  4. 4
    Dawn Wings Necrozma
    0.27
  5. 5
    Metagross (Shadow)
    0.29
  6. 6
    Chandelure (Shadow)
    0.32
  7. 7
    Dialga (Shadow)
    0.33
  8. 8
    Gengar (Shadow)
    0.34
  9. 9
    Eternatus
    0.34
  10. 10
    Metagross
    0.35
  11. 11
    Excadrill (Shadow)
    0.35
  12. 12
    Blacephalon
    0.35
  13. 13
    Mewtwo (Shadow)
    0.36
  14. 14
    Darkrai (Shadow)
    0.37
  15. 15
    Lunala
    0.37
  16. 16
    Black Kyurem
    0.38
  17. 17
    Chandelure
    0.38
  18. 18
    Nihilego
    0.38
  19. 19
    Tinkaton
    0.38
  20. 20
    White Kyurem
    0.38

The top Shadow Kirlia 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 Kirlia's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »

What counters Shadow Kirlia?

The best counter to Shadow Kirlia is Crowned Sword Zacian with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade, followed by Crowned Shield Zamazenta, Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Chandelure with Hex and Ominous Wind+.

Shadow Kirlia weaknesses

Shadow Kirlia is a Psychic/Fairy Pokémon, so as a raid boss it is weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel moves. Avoid Fighting, Dragon and Psychic moves, which it resists.