Pokemon Go Shadow Raikou Raid: Counters and How to Catch
Defeat Shadow Raikou in Pokemon GO with this raid guide on best counters, and weaknesses. Learn how to get shiny Zapdos and its best move sets.
Shadow Raikou is a Legendary Electric-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO that’s returning in the 5-star Shadow Raids during weekends in June 2024. This raid guide breaks down Shadow Raikou’s best counters and weaknesses, and how to get Shadow Raikou in Pokemon GO.
Pokemon GO Shadow Raikou Counters and Weaknesses
Despite its prowess, Shadow Raikou possesses a singular weakness to Ground-type moves, which deal increased damage.
To counter this electrifying Pokemon effectively, you must strategically employ the following Ground-type Pokemon options:
| Pokemon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
 Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
 Shadow Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
 Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power |
 Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power |
 Shadow Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Scorching Sands |
Shadow Raikou’s Best Movesets in Pokemon GO
Shadow Raikou’s diverse arsenal of moves allows trainers to strategize and unleash its full potential. Let’s explore its available move sets:
Fast Moves:
- Thunder Shock
- Volt Switch
Charged Moves:
- Wild Charge
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder
- Shadow Ball
- Frustration
While all moves have their strengths, the optimal move set for Shadow Raikou is undoubtedly Thunder Shock and Wild Charge.
This potent combination delivers an impressive 19.37 Damage Per Second (DPS) and a staggering 522.2 Total Damage Output (TDO). This pairing not only boasts the highest DPS and TDO but also benefits from a Rain weather boost, amplifying Shadow Raikou’s already formidable power.
How to Catch Shadow Raikou and Shiny Shadow Raikou in Pokemon GO
You can get Shadow Raikou by participating in Shadow Raids, challenging and defeating this Pokemon in 5-Star Raid Battles.
These intense encounters are scheduled to occur every weekend throughout June, providing opportunities to secure this electrifying addition to your collection. However, it’s important to note that the Shiny variant of Shadow Raikou is currently unavailable in Pokemon Go.
Strategize with the most effective counters and optimal move set using this guide to best capture Shadow Raikou in Pokemon Go.
Stay tuned for more updates on Pokemon GO events for June 2024 and check out other Raid guides, featuring Zapdos, Mega Gyarados, and more.
