Poliwag / Shadow counters #60 - Kanto

Best Shadow Poliwag 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
    Zekrom (Shadow)
    0.03
  2. 2
    Regieleki
    0.03
  3. 3
    Thundurus (Therian Forme)
    0.03
  4. 4
    Kartana
    0.03
  5. 5
    Zeraora
    0.03
  6. 6
    Electivire (Shadow)
    0.04
  7. 7
    Raikou (Shadow)
    0.04
  8. 8
    Xurkitree
    0.04
  9. 9
    Zapdos (Shadow)
    0.04
  10. 10
    Sceptile (Shadow)
    0.04
  11. 11
    Zekrom
    0.04
  12. 12
    Shaymin (Sky Forme)
    0.04
  13. 13
    Chesnaught (Shadow)
    0.04
  14. 14
    Magnezone (Shadow)
    0.04
  15. 15
    Vikavolt (Shadow)
    0.04
  16. 16
    Venusaur (Shadow)
    0.04
  17. 17
    Luxray (Shadow)
    0.04
  18. 18
    Tangrowth (Shadow)
    0.04
  19. 19
    Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow)
    0.04
  20. 20
    Torterra (Shadow)
    0.04

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

What counters Shadow Poliwag?

The best counter to Shadow Poliwag is Zekrom (Shadow) with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt, followed by Regieleki, Thundurus (Therian Forme) and Kartana. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.

Shadow Poliwag weaknesses

Shadow Poliwag is a Water Pokémon, so as a raid boss it is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Avoid Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves, which it resists.