Pokemon GO developers have set Shiny Shadow Suicune as a Shadow Suicune raid encounter. Those who manage to defeat Shadow Suicune raids can encounter Shiny Shadow Suicune afterward. However, winning against Shadow Suicune in raids is extremely challenging, and one requires good meta-knowledge to pull through.
Pokemon GO Shadow monsters are among the franchise's most powerful monsters. Participants of the Shadow Suicune raids that defeat it can encounter a Shiny Shadow Suicune, but winning against a Shadow raid boss is extremely challenging. While a Shiny encounter is possible, players mostly encounter a Standard Shadow Suicune, and it takes consecutive wins to increase their chances. One must carefully select counters after studying its weaknesses and resistance. That said, this guide details the best method to secure a Shiny Shadow Suicune encounter in the game.
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Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Shadow Suicune Through Raids
Shadow Suicune has a maximum Pokemon GO Combat Power (CP) of 3372 and a stat spread comprising 180 ATK, 235 DEF, and 225 STA. The maximum CP rises significantly as a Shadow raid boss, making Shadow Suicune a dangerous opponent to go against. Players must band together and select powerful counters to secure a win against Shadow Suicune in raids.
Pokemon GO trainers participating in Shadow Suicune raids can encounter a Shiny Shadow Suicune, but the chances are extremely low. The Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed, and a Standard variant might spawn instead. One must secure consecutive raid wins and spawn numerous Standard variants to match its Shiny odds.
Players must strategically select counters to win repeatedly against Shadow Suicune as a raid boss in Pokemon GO. Analyze the monster’s weaknesses and resistances to choose some of the most powerful raid counters that can go toe to toe with it. The counters must fall under Shadow Suicune’s weaknesses and avoid the types it can resist. It would be best if the selected counters had moves that could trigger the Same Type of Attack Bonus potential effect.
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Shadow Suicune Weaknesses And Resistances In Pokemon GO
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Resistances |
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Electric-type Moves |
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Grass-type Moves |
Ice-type Moves |
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Steel-type Moves |
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Water-type Moves |
Best Counters Against Shadow Suicune Raid In Pokemon GO
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Shadow Suicune Raid Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
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Mega Sceptile |
Fury Cutter (Bug-type) |
Frenzy Plan (Grass-type) |
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Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
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Kartana |
Razor Leaf (Grass-type) |
Leaf Blade (Grass-type) |
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Zekrom |
Charge Beam (Electric-type) |
Fusion Bolt (Electric-type) |
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Mega Venusaur |
Vine Whip (Grass-type) |
Frenzy Plan (Grass-type) |
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Shadow Raikou |
Thunder Shock (Electric-type) |
Wild Charge (Electric-type) |
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Zarude |
Vine Whip (Grass-type) |
Power Whip (Grass-type) |
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Shadow Tangrowth |
Vine Whip (Grass-type) |
Power Whip (Grass-type) |
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Volt Switch (Electric-type) |
Zap Cannon (Electric-type) |
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Shadow Magnezone |
Spark (Electric-type) |
Wild Charge (Electric-type) |
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016