Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Suicune. The beasts, much like the birds, have slowly fallen from grace, but still can have power on their own, if it is the only option you have. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

NOTE: Some visual guides will be outdated for the duration of GO FEST. They will remain mostly accurate, but lack modern counters, such as the Mega Mewtwo duo, or Eternatus.

Course Schedule

This counter is one of many GO FEST raids. There are too many to put a coherent schedule here, but rest assured, pretty much every legendary, mega, and shadow under the sun will be going at some point. Look to your local GO FEST event or the Pokebattler.com raid schedule to see exactly what raids will be going.

Grass types should beware of Ice Beam.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	—
Resist (0.6x)	Steel Fire Water Ice
Neutral	Normal Fighting Flying Poison Ground Rock Bug Ghost Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super Effective (1.6x)	Grass Electric
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	—

Suicune’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Ice Beam
• Bubble Beam
• Water Pulse
• Scald
• Hydro Pump
• Return

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Suicune. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Mega Sceptile A

Best Moveset: Bullet Seed / Frenzy Plant

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Bullet Seed	Frenzy Plant	100%
Fury Cutter	Frenzy Plant	99%
Bullet Seed	Leaf Blade	88%
Fury Cutter	Leaf Blade	86%
Bullet Seed	Breaking Swipe	68%
Fury Cutter	Breaking Swipe	62%

Regieleki A

Best Moveset: Thunder Shock / Thunder Cage

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Thunder Shock	Thunder Cage	100%
Lock-On	Thunder Cage	95%
Volt Switch	Thunder Cage	91%
Thunder Shock	Zap Cannon	73%
Volt Switch	Zap Cannon	67%
Thunder Shock	Thunder	66%

Mega Mewtwo Y A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Thunderbolt

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Psycho Cut	Thunderbolt	100%
Confusion	Thunderbolt	96%
Counter	Thunderbolt	93%
Psycho Cut	Psystrike	91%
Confusion	Psystrike	89%
Counter	Psystrike	86%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Hydro Pump	🛡🛡	—	—
Ice Beam	⚔⚔	—	—
Water Pulse	🛡🛡	—	—
Scald	🛡🛡	—	—
Bubble Beam	🛡🛡	—	—

Shadow Regigigas A

Best Moveset: Hidden Power / Crush Grip

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Kartana A

Best Moveset: Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★★☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Shadow Raikou

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Xurkitree A

Best Moveset: Thunder Shock / Discharge

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★★☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Mewtwo X A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Thunderbolt

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Electivire A

Best Moveset: Thunder Shock / Wild Charge

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Manectric A

Best Moveset: Thunder Fang / Wild Charge

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Thundurus Therian A

Best Moveset: Volt Switch / Wildbolt Storm

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Suicune. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	Mega RayquazaZekromShadow MagnezoneShadow SceptileShaymin - SkyShadow TangrowthMega VenusaurShadow ZapdosShadow ChesnaughtEternatusShadow LuxrayMega AmpharosShadow TorterraZarudeShadow MewtwoRillaboomElectivireMega VictreebelShadow Vikavolt

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Sunny/Clear

Mega Venusaur (1.9)Shadow Chesnaught (1.9)Xurkitree (2.0)

Rainy

Shadow Raikou (1.9)Xurkitree (1.9)Shadow Electivire (1.9)

Cloudy

Mega Mewtwo X (2.1)

Windy

Mega Rayquaza (2.0)Mega Mewtwo X (2.1)Eternatus (2.1)

Overall, Suicune is an easy counter. There are so many good Grass and Electric options to take this beast down. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!