Do you want to know what Gligar’s Weakness is in Pokémon Go? Pokémon Go holds Shadow Raid Days throughout June 2023, and Gligar will be featured in the Shadow Raids. If you work hard and are lucky enough, you might also encounter this creature in the wild, but before starting the Shadow Raids, it’s good to know all the weaknesses relate to this Gligar Pokémon. This guide will tell you the weakness of Gligar in Pokémon Go.
What is Gligar’s Weakness In Pokémon Go?
Gligar is a Bat inspired Pokémon, and it is weak against Ice and Water-type attacks, and this creature can survive even in freezing temperatures. You can find Gligar in Shadow Raids, available in-game from Monday, June 5th, 2023, at 6:00 AM local time.
However, this gives you a lot of chances to play with, even if you are a new player with less intense Pokémon or a strong player backed up with stronger parties. Either way, before you head up to the Shadow Raid Day, you should know the below best counters against Gligar.
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen)-Ice Fang / Avalanche
- Mamoswine-Powder Snow / Avalanche
- Weavile-Ice Shard / Avalanche
- Glaceon-Frost Breath / Avalanche
- Jynx-Frost Breath / Avalanche
- Weavile-Ice Shard/Avalanche
- Porygon-Z – Lock-On/ Blizzard
- Primal Kyogre-Waterfall/Hydro Pump
- Vanilluxe- Frost Breath/Blizzard
- Mewtwo-Confusion/Ice Beam
- Cloyste-Frost Breath/Avalanche
- Kyurem-Dragon Breath/Glaciate
- Kyogre-Waterfall/Blizzard
- Articuno-Frost Breath/Ice Beam
- Beartic-Powder Snow/Ice Punch
- Sneasel-Ice Shard/Avalanche
You’ll also be able to plan the Shadow Raid better if you know Gligar’s best moves. According to Pokémon Go Hub, this creature is good at wind attack, Fury cutter, Dig, Aerial Ace, and Nigh slash.

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Who Is Gligar In Pokémon Go?
Gligar is a Gen 2 Ground, and Flying-type non-legendary Pokémon initially found in the Johto region. Players can turn Gligar to its next step, Gliscor, with 100 Candies. The catch rewards for this creature will be three candies, and the cost to unlock the additional charge move is 75 candies and 75000 Stardust.
Gligar looks like a small size bat with scorpion features. It has long triangular ears, eyes, and big pointed teeth with a poisonous sting. Gligar has two arms and wings with two thin legs. This creature feeds on Berries to identify sound waves to detect obstacles and fly around them silently through the air. This Pokémon can attack directly into the enemy’s face with its clawed hind legs and claw and poke with its poisonous sting.
Pokémon GO is available on iOS and Android.
Sources: JohnnyCanal, Pokémon Go Hub, Bulbapedia