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Mega Sceptile Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Mega Sceptile it here! It not quite Venusaur level, but it's a fun shiny mega that you can use here and there! For PvP it's pretty spicy, maybe for limited cups. You're gonna need the com day move Frenzy Plant, so it's pricey to...
![[Analysis] Shadow Garchomp as a raid attacker: An upgraded but specialized Shadow Mamoswine](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ground-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Shadow Garchomp as a raid attacker: An upgraded but specialized Shadow Mamoswine
TL;DR - Very valuable, but no need to go out of your way for it. Shadow Garchomp is the #1 non-mega Ground attacker (with CD move Earth Power), and one of the #1 non-mega Dragon attackers. But it only offers a small improvement for both types. Ground (with EP): >...
Shadow Articuno Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here. Articuno! One of the big birds from the first generation. For a legendary bird, it falls a bit short in todays field, even the shadow. For PvE, you just don't see much use for it, it's biggest value is in Ultra League,...
![[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...