Abra / Shadow counters #63 - Kanto

Best Shadow Abra 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
    Dawn Wings Necrozma
    0.03
  2. 2
    Darkrai (Shadow)
    0.03
  3. 3
    Hydreigon (Shadow)
    0.04
  4. 4
    Tyranitar (Shadow)
    0.04
  5. 5
    Chandelure (Shadow)
    0.04
  6. 6
    Absol (Shadow)
    0.04
  7. 7
    Darkrai
    0.04
  8. 8
    Gengar (Shadow)
    0.04
  9. 9
    Salamence (Shadow)
    0.04
  10. 10
    Weavile (Shadow)
    0.04
  11. 11
    Blacephalon
    0.04
  12. 12
    Black Kyurem
    0.04
  13. 13
    Eternatus
    0.04
  14. 14
    Tyranitar
    0.04
  15. 15
    Alolan Muk (Shadow)
    0.04
  16. 16
    Hydreigon
    0.04
  17. 17
    Houndoom (Shadow)
    0.04
  18. 18
    Greninja (Shadow)
    0.04
  19. 19
    Vikavolt (Shadow)
    0.04
  20. 20
    Honchkrow (Shadow)
    0.04

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

What counters Shadow Abra?

The best counter to Shadow Abra is Dawn Wings Necrozma with Psycho Cut and Moongeist Beam, followed by Darkrai (Shadow), Hydreigon (Shadow) and Tyranitar (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Dark Pulse+.

Shadow Abra weaknesses

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