Do you want to know Shadow Articuno’s weaknesses and the best counters in Pokémon Go? The newest Raid Battle type in Pokémon Go, Shadow Raids, is happening from 5th June 2023 at 10.00 am local time. And during Hidden Gems: Shadow Raids, you can catch Shadow Articuno, perhaps the Shiny one… According to the Pokémon Go Official site, Shadow Articuno will appear in Five-star Shadow Raids. Here, you can find a detailed guide about Shadow Articuno’s weaknesses and the best counters in Pokémon Go.
Who Is Shadow Articunoin Pokémon Go?
Shadow Articuno is a legendary Ice and Flying-type Pokémon. It was initially found in the Kanto region and belonged to Generation 1, and three Candy and 100 Stardust are the catch rewards.
Shadow Articuno resembles a large bird with a sky-blue body and three rhombus-shaped dark blue feathers on the forehead. It has circular red eyes, a short gray beak, and long, thin gray legs. Shadow Articuno can control the ice, moisturize the air, and even make snowfall.
Shadow Articuno is available in Five-Star Shadow Raids, which will happen exclusively every Saturday and Sunday. In-person raid passes are the only way to get to the Shadow Raids. However, defeating a Five-Star Raid Boss is not an easy task. These Raid Bosses will grow bigger and boost their attack and defense powers during the battle, sliming your winning chances. Purified Gems are one good remedy for this situation because they can weaken the Raid Boss. So, prepare well with Purified Gems, the best MoveSets, and counters to tackle this beast.
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What Are the Weaknesses and Best Counters for Shadow Articunoin Pokémon Go?
Shadow Articuno becomes strong in Snow and Windy weather but weakens to Electric, Fire, Rock, and Steel-type moves. And using the below moves with Shadow Articuno will give you the best results.
Fast moves
- Ice Shard – Ice
- Frost Breath – Ice
Charge Moves
- Blizzard – Ice
- Ice Beam – Ice
- Ancient Power – Rock
- Icy Wind – Ice
- Frustration – Normal
Legacy Charge Moves
- Hurricane – Flying
If you want to counter Shadow Articuno and increase your chances of owning it, below are your best options.
- Rampardos
Rampardos is a Rock Type Pokémon. Smack Down, and Rock Slide are its best moves against Shadow Articuno. - Rhyperior
Rhyperioris a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker as power moves against Shadow Articuno. - Terrakion
This Rock and Fighting-type Pokémon has Smack Down and Rock Slide as the best moves against Shadow Articuno. - Gigalith
Gigalithis a Rock type Pokémon. You can use Smack Down, and Meteor Beam moves in Shadow Articuno battles. - Tyrantrum
Tyrantrum is a Rock and Dragon-type Pokémon. Its best moves are Rock Throw and Meteor Beam.
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Source: The Trainer Club, Bulbapedia, Pokemon Go Hub, Pokémon Go
