Pokemon GOhas recently addedShadow Raids to the game. Niantic regularly adds new updates and events to make the gameplay exciting. Shadow Raids have become one of the most popular additions to the game. This new raid type poses a hard challenge due to its power level.
ThePokemon GOShadow Monsters have increased damage capacity to their Fast and Charge Attacks. Compared to the increased offensive abilities, their defense is lackluster. One of the Shadow Raid Bosses is Shadow Articuno, and defeating it is a serious challenge. Players need substantial meta-knowledge and carefully selected counters to win against it.
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Shadow Articuno Weaknesses and Resistances in Pokemon GO
The legendary Shadow Articuno is a dual Ice andFlying-type monsterwith a maximum CP of 3450. ItsPokemon GOstat spread comprises 192 Attack, 236 Defense, and 207 Stamina Power. Shadow Articuno’s best move set combines Ice Shard and Ice Beam, resulting in 12.61 DPS.
One should take account of the Shadow Pokemon’s weaknesses and resistances before challenging it. Weak to Electric, Fire, Steel, and mostly Rock-type moves, the monster shows resistance against Ground, Bug, andGrass-type attacks. Players should focus on using the moves it is weak against.
Pokemon GOplayers can tap into the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) effect to inflict even more damage. If a monster’s innate type and a specific move’s type are the same, the move inflicts increased damage. Taking advantage of this feature can increase one’s odds of winning.
Pokemon GO: Best Shadow Articuno Raid Counters
Studying legendary Shadow Articuno’s weaknesses and resistances provides the meta-knowledge to select proper counters. Focusing on the monster’s weaknesses, it is advisable to use powerful Pokemon with Electric, Fire, Steel, and mostlyRock-type attacks. That said, here are some of the most effectivePokemon GOcounters against Shadow Articuno:
Stone Edge
How to get Shiny Shadow Articuno in Pokemon GO
LuckyPokemon GOplayerscan catch a Shiny Shadow Articuno. There is no guarantee that a Shiny Shadow Articuno will spawn, however.
Anyone hunting for a shiny Shadow Articuno needs to remember thatRemote Raid Passesdo not work.
Pokemon GOis available to play on Android and iOS devices.
