Pokemon GO players can encounter Falinks after winning against it in raids. The monster comes as a 3-Star Raid Boss and defeating it might result in a Shiny encounter. Shiny Falinks made its debut during the Falinks Raid Day on September 8, 2024.
Falinks (Fighting-type Pokemon) originating from the Galar Region (Generation 8). The monster has a maximum Combat Power of 2665 and a stat spread of 193 ATK, 170 DEF, and 163 STA. The monster’s maximum CP rises even more as a 3-Star Raid Boss, so teaming up with other players might help in defeating it faster. That said, this guide details how to beat Falinks in Pokemon GO raids while exploring its weaknesses and best counters.
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Pokemon GO: Falinks Weaknesses and Resistance
You should first study Falinks Pokemon GO type-weaknesses and resistances before starting the battle. Only by analyzing the monster’s type specifications can you select appropriate counters against it.
Falinks Weaknesses In Pokemon GO
- Fairy-type Moves
- Flying-type Moves
- Psychic-type Moves
Falinks Resistances In Pokemon GO
- Bug-type Moves
- Dark-type Moves
- Rock-type Moves
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Best Falinks Raid Counters In Pokemon GO
You can also consider in-game elements like Weather Boost and the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect before attempting the Falinks Raids. Use Falinks Raid Counters with STAB potential attacks in favorable weather conditions.
Regular Counters Against Falinks Raids
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Falinks Raid Counters |
Fast Attack |
Charged Attack |
|---|---|---|
|
Rayquaza |
Air Slash (Flying-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
|
Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Psycho Cut (Psychic-type) |
Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
|
Mewtwo |
Psycho Cut (Psychic-type) |
Psystrike (Psychic-type) (Legacy) |
|
Galarian Articuno |
Psycho Cut (Psychic-type) |
Brave Bird (Flying-type) |
|
Tapu Lele |
Confusion (Psychic-type) |
Nature's Madness (Fairy-type) (Legacy) |
|
Incarnate Forme Enamorus |
Fairy Wind (Fairy-type) |
Fly (Flying-type) |
|
Psycho Cut (Psychic-type) |
Sunsteel Strike (Steel-type) |
|
|
Lunala |
Confusion (Psychic-type) |
Future Sight (Psychic-type) |
|
Therian Forme Enamorus |
Fairy Wind (Fairy-type) |
Fly (Flying-type) |
|
Hoopa Confined |
Confusion (Psychic-type) |
Psychic (Psychic-type) |
Shadow And Mega Counters Against Falinks Raids
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Falinks Raid Counters |
Fast Attack |
Charged Attack |
|---|---|---|
|
Mega Rayquaz |
Air Slash (Flying-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
|
Shadow Mewtwo |
Psycho Cut (Psychic-type) |
Psystrike (Psychic-type) (Legacy) |
|
Mega Alakazam |
Psycho Cut (Psychic-type) |
Future Sight (Psychic-type) |
|
Mega Gengar |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Psychic (Psychic-type) (Legacy) |
|
Confusion (Psychic-type) |
Dazzling Gleam (Fairy-type) |
|
|
Mega Latios |
Zen Headbutt (Psychic-type) |
Psychic (Psychic-type) |
|
Shadow Ho-Oh |
Extrasensory (Psychic-type) |
Brave Bird (Flying-type) |
|
Shadow Lugia |
Extrasensory (Psychic-type) |
Aeroblast (Flying-type) (Legacy) |
|
Shadow Salamence |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
|
Mega Salamence |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
