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[Analysis] Shadow Weather Trio (Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza) and other new Shadows as raid attackers
Main Points (TL;DR) Yes, Shadow Kyogre is the #1 non-mega Water attacker. But this article primarily focuses on what to use the "stacked" Super Rocket Radars (SRRs) for (which I think is the underlying question for many players). My one-sentence summary: Shadow...
Mega Latias Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Mega Latias is here! As a regular Latias, it hasn't seen much usefulness in the game, but as a Mega? Still not the best, but it’s there.. What to use? Latias goes down to dragons the best, even it's dragon moves don't scare them off....
Mega Latios Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Mega Latios is here! It already shows up occasionally on top counter charts, and as a Mega it's going to have some play. It's my first perfect legendary, so mine will get even more use as a Mega. I don't see it playing out...
Landorus Therian Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Landorus Therian is here! For PvE it shows up regularly along with its other form as an excellent ground attacker. For PvP? It's reasonable, high enough rank that you can make it work depending on the meta. What to use? Ice...
Mega Steelix Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Do we want this thing? Well, everyone likes a dex entry, and you need mega candy for that. For PvE I guess you can use it to boost same type attackers, but it's not something you're going to miss too much. For PvP? It has some use in...
Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Shadow Ho-Oh is here! It’s shiny! It’s not the same as the Apex version with the fancy moves, but it’s got a solid place in PvP Beating this is pretty simple, all rocks, all the time, It’s double weak, so the classic rock group you...
[Quick Analysis] Shadow Ho-Oh as a Fire and Flying-type raid attacker
Shadow Ho-Oh will appear as an in-person raid boss this weekend, January 27-28, marking the first time it's in Shadow Raids. In this article, we will examine its performance as both a fire-type and a flying-type raid attacker. I know everyone wants the Shadow Kyogre...
Thundurus Therian Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Thundurus Therian, the one with legs, that you can see at least. For PvP, I don't see it getting much action, but it does show up as a Raid counter for you PvE types, not the tops, but might be good to round out your party. You never...
Mega Medicham Raid Guide
Download full size inforgraph here. Mega Medicham, it's a mega... While regular Medi is a staple in great league PvP, the mega version doesn't really have much place in PvP or PvE Rayquaza.. is there anything it can’t do? You need its special item move, but...
Tornadus Therian Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Tornadus, the winged version is here! I mean, both versions are flying, I really don't know if there is a difference, because I've never seen them used anywhere, but this one can be shiny! Time for your electric and rock pokemon to...