Absol / Shadow counters #359 - Hoenn

Best Shadow Absol 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
    Keldeo (Resolute Form)
    0.38
  2. 2
    Blaziken (Shadow)
    0.41
  3. 3
    Terrakion
    0.45
  4. 4
    Conkeldurr (Shadow)
    0.45
  5. 5
    Lucario
    0.46
  6. 6
    Crowned Sword Zacian
    0.46
  7. 7
    Blaziken
    0.48
  8. 8
    Gallade (Shadow)
    0.48
  9. 9
    Keldeo (Ordinary Form)
    0.48
  10. 10
    Kartana
    0.48
  11. 11
    Machamp (Shadow)
    0.5
  12. 12
    Urshifu (Single Strike Style)
    0.5
  13. 13
    Eternatus
    0.51
  14. 14
    Raikou (Shadow)
    0.51
  15. 15
    Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)
    0.52
  16. 16
    Hariyama (Shadow)
    0.52
  17. 17
    Vikavolt (Shadow)
    0.53
  18. 18
    Crowned Shield Zamazenta
    0.53
  19. 19
    Latios (Shadow)
    0.53
  20. 20
    Conkeldurr
    0.54

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

What counters Shadow Absol?

The best counter to Shadow Absol is Keldeo (Resolute Form) with Low Kick and Secret Sword, followed by Blaziken (Shadow), Terrakion and Conkeldurr (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+.

Shadow Absol weaknesses

Shadow Absol is a Dark Pokémon, so as a raid boss it is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves. Avoid Psychic, Ghost and Dark moves, which it resists.