Pokemon GO offers a chance to encounter Shiny Xerneas for its Raid participants. Those who win against Xerneas in 5-Star Raids can encounter Xerneas with a Shiny possibility. But winning against a Legendary Raid Boss is a task that requires proper preparation.
There is no other way of encountering a Shiny Xerneas in Pokemon GO than winning Xerneas raids. Since it is a Legendary Pokemon with amazing stats and power, you must strategize thoroughly. Xerneas experiences a significant increase in its prowess as a 5-Star Raid boss, so only powerful counters can take it down. This guide explores the best way to get Shiny Xerneas and powerful counters against Xerneas Raids.
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Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Xerneas Through 5-Star Raids
Getting a Shiny Legendary in Pokemon GO is rare compared to a Regular Shiny. When Xerneas comes as a 5-Star Raid Boss, its maximum CP of 3782 also boosts significantly. The monster is one of the best attackers in the game; the stat spread of 266 ATK, 164 DEF, and 188 STA makes it challenging to win against. Make sure to avoid attempting the raid solo and teaming up with other players.
Only by defeating Pokemon GO Xerneas raids can you encounter Shiny Xerneas. However, the Shiny encounter is not guaranteed; while some players might encounter a Shiny variant, others might not. You have to win numerous Xerneas raids and spawn several Regular variants to match its Shiny odds. For that, you must select powerful Raid Counters after analyzing the Legendary's weaknesses and resistances.
Pokemon GO: Xerneas Weaknesses
- Poison-type moves
- Steel-type moves
Pokemon GO: Xerneas Resistances
- Bug-type moves
- Dark-type moves
- Fighting-type moves
- Dragon-type moves
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Pokemon GO: Best Xerneas Raid Counters
Getting a Shiny Xerneas comes after defeating the monster in Raid battles, and you require proper counters to achieve it. Select counters with powerful moves that fall under Xerneas type-weaknesses and avoid the ones with moves it can resist. Counters with the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) potential moves can inflict bonus damage on the Raid boss. Here are some of the best Pokemon GO Xerneas Raid counters.
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Xerneas Counters |
Fast Attack |
Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
|
Dusk Mane Necrozma |
Metal Claw (Steel-type) |
Sunsteel Strike (Steel-type) |
|
Shadow Metagross |
Bullet Punch (Steel-type) |
Meteor Mash (Steel-type) |
|
Mega Gengar |
Lick (Ghost-type) |
Sludge Bomb (Poison-type) |
|
Metagross |
Bullet Punch (Steel-type) |
Meteor Mash (Steel-type) |
|
Mega Rayquaza |
Air Slash (Flying-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
|
Mega Beedrill |
Poison Jab (Poison-type) |
Sludge Bomb (Poison-type) |
|
Shadow Excadrill |
Metal Claw (Steel-type) |
Iron Head (Steel-type) |
|
Nihilego |
Poison Jab (Poison-type) |
Sludge Bomb (Poison-type) |
|
Shadow Gengar |
Lick (Ghost-type) |
Sludge Bomb (Poison-type) |
|
Metal Claw (Steel-type) |
Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
