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![[Analysis] Community Day Haxorus with Breaking Swipe for raids: One of the many dragons](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dragon-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Community Day Haxorus with Breaking Swipe for raids: One of the many dragons
TL;DR This is not a meta-breaking CD for raids. Not even close. A small upgrade for Haxorus. Made it go from the bottom of the "group of non-shadow non-Rayquza dragons" (Salamence, Garchomp, Palkia, Dialga, Zekrom) to the top of the group. But it's "just" equal to...
![[Analysis] Tyranitar (and its Mega) with Brutal Swing in raids: The Dark-type Monster Returns](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DarkGhost-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Tyranitar (and its Mega) with Brutal Swing in raids: The Dark-type Monster Returns
TL;DR - Hunt down those Cliffs before Shadow Larvitar goes away! Shadow (Dark) Tyranitar redefines dark/ghost attackers now. It's at Mega Gengar tier, MILES ahead of all other non-megas, is one of the most useful shadows in raids among all types, and is very future...
Lake Trio Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. The Lake Trio is out! They are not super useful for anything, but they can be shiny! You're going to have to remote the ones that are not in your region, so get that Dex Entry/Shiny! Mostly ghost and dark, you can prepare...
Mega Swampert Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Mega Swampert it here! It's a super useful Mega, with both ground and water, it's a top raid counter, and Swampert is a staple in many PvP cups! It's all grass for this one, double weak means almost any grass will do, those...
Regigigas Raid Guide
Download full size inforgraph here. Regigigas is here! It's a big Regi, but not all that useful. Just doesn't quite cut it with it's neutral damage, but it's a shiny robot looking thing! Fighting is really only option here, and I'm sure you have a good group...
Shadow Mewtwo Raid guide
Download full size inforgraph here. Shadow Mewtwo! It doesn't get much better than this one! It's great for everything, and it can be shiny! Dark or ghost rule these counters! Beware of focus blast, but still Hydrogen is a big winner from it's community day!...
![[Analysis/Tips] New player? Here’s how to prepare Shadow Mewtwo counters – Houndoom and Cliff!](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DarkGhost-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Analysis/Tips] New player? Here’s how to prepare Shadow Mewtwo counters – Houndoom and Cliff!
TL;DR Starting from zero? Catch and evolve as many high level/CP Houndour as possible, until you get 6 Houndooms with Snarl/Foul Play (Crunch is acceptable). Did December 2022 CD? Use Hydreigon, and Chandelure if Mewtwo has Focus Blast. Missed CD but still want to...
![[Quick Analysis] Community Day Delphox with Blast Burn as a fire-type raid attacker](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fire-Now-ASETTW-2-400x250.png)
[Quick Analysis] Community Day Delphox with Blast Burn as a fire-type raid attacker
TL;DR Great chance for new players (2023) to get a cheap fire team that works great. If you already have Chandelure (Dec 2022 CD) or better, not much need to bother. Among starters only, Blast Burn Delphox is (and will be) the 2nd best, only behind Blaziken and tied...
![[Full Analysis] Volcarona, Mega Pinsir and Kleavor as raid attackers](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bug-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Full Analysis] Volcarona, Mega Pinsir and Kleavor as raid attackers
TL;DR Mega Pinsir is current best bug attacker. But for boosting group damage, it's way worse than Primal Kyogre in the 6th slot (and worse than Mega Scizor in large lobbies). Will be outclassed by Mega Heracross. Even though Volcarona is the best non-mega Bug and a...
Mega Pinsir Raid Guide
Download full size inforgraph here. Mega Pinsir, chonky bug is here! Mega Pinsir will be a good bug attacker, it's uses in PvP are pretty limited, but it's shiny! Double weakness to rock make this an easy choice, plenty to choose from, if you don't have some of these...