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 Cranidos 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 Cranidos's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
The best counter to Shadow Cranidos is Crowned Shield Zamazenta with Metal Claw and Behemoth Bash, followed by Crowned Sword Zacian, Dusk Mane Necrozma and Keldeo (Resolute Form). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+.
Shadow Cranidos is a Rock Pokémon, so as a raid boss it is weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves. Avoid Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire moves, which it resists.
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