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Pokemon GO debuts the Legendary Dynamax Raikou as a 5-Star Max Battle Boss in March 2025. Winning the Dynamax Raikou Max Battle rewards a guaranteed encounter with a Raikou that can Dynamax. Some players might also get their hands on a Shiny Dynamax Raikou.
Dynamax Raikou is a formidable foe for unprepared trainers, but Niantic has presented a Max Battle Weekend Timed Research to help you overcome it. The Timed Research participants can get a Dynamax Drilbur as well as a good amount of Max Particles to help them win. Max Battles Bosses are powerhouses and require intensive strategizing and powerful counters to defeat them. That said, this guide details the best Dynamax Raikou Max Battle counters in Pokemon GO, its weaknesses, and more.
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Pokemon GO Max Battle: Dynamax Raikou Weaknesses And Resistance
Dynamax Raikou is a legendary Electric-type Pokemon with powerful Pokemon GO moves. Legendary Max Battle bosses are powerhouses that require 2 to 4 trainers to win; do not attempt the Max Battle solo. You must study the legendary’s weaknesses and resistances to select the best Dynamax Raikou counters.
Dynamax Raikou Weaknesses In Pokemon GO
Dynamax Raikou Resistances In Pokemon GO
- Electric-type moves
- Flying-type moves
- Steel-type moves
Since Raikou experiences Weather Boost in areas with rain weather, avoid such Max Battle locations.
Pokemon GO Max Battle: Best Dynamax Raikou Counters
Once you know what moves Dynamax Raikou is weak against, you can select powerful Pokemon GO counters. You can only select Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokemon as the Max Battle counters. The best monsters would have Ground typing with powerful Ground-type moves that can trigger the STAB effect.
Best Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Attackers In Pokemon GO
- Dynamax Excadrill – Mud Shot (Ground)
- Gigantamax Venusaur – Vine Whip (Grass)
- Gigantamax Gengar – Lick (Ghost)
- Gigantamax Charizard – Fire Spin (Fire)
- Dynamax Rillaboom – Razor Leaf (Grass)
- Dynamax Greedent – Mud Shot (Ground)
The Raikou Max Battle Attackers must have their Max Attack leveled up. Their Fast Move determines the Max Move’s type, so choose one that deals super-effective STAB damage in Pokemon GO. Attackers must be based on attack stat and effectiveness against the boss.
Best Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Defenders In Pokemon GO
- Dynamax Excadrill – Mud Shot (Ground)
- Gigantamax Venusaur – Vine Whip (Grass)
- Gigantamax Toxtricity – Spark (Electric)
- Dynamax Rillaboom – Razor Leaf (Grass)
- Dynamax Venusaur – Vine Whip (Grass)
- Dynamax Metagross – Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
The Pokemon GO Dynamax Raikou Max Battle defenders must have high Max Shield, strong Defense, and stamina to withstand Raikou’s attacks while charging the Max Meter quickly. You should pick them based on Raikou’s resistance and damage output.
Best Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Healers In Pokemon GO
- Dynamax Excadrill – Mud Shot (Ground)
- Dynamax Greedent – Tackle (Normal)
- Dynamax Rillaboom – Scratch (Normal)
- Gigantamax Venusaur – Vine Whip (Grass)
- Dynamax Venusaur – Vine Whip (Grass)
- Dynamax Metagross – Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
Pokemon GO Raikou Max Battle Healers must have their Max Spirit leveled up. You must choose mainly for stamina, with survivability, speed, and damage as secondary factors.
