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Lugia Raid Guide
Download full size inforgraph here. Hey, it's a me, Lugia! It's a classic bird thing, maybe you need candy for that apex shadow? It's not a must have for anything, but it will find a use here and there, and it's a pretty shiny! Lugia is a chonky boi, you can...
![[Analysis] Shadow Pokemon Tier List as Raid Attackers (PvE): Which ones to un-Frustrate and invest in?](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/teban_pve_infographic_shadow_UPDATED-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Shadow Pokemon Tier List as Raid Attackers (PvE): Which ones to un-Frustrate and invest in?
TL;DR This infographic, in collaboration with @thepokegohunter, serves as our TL;DR for today! Shadow Tier List Infographic (credit to ThePokeGoHunter) Altenatively, here's the tier list in text form: Tier 1: Mamoswine (ice), Salamence / Dragonite, Metagross,...
![[Quick Analysis] Community Day Mega Slowbro as a raid attacker](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Water-Mega-400x250.png)
[Quick Analysis] Community Day Mega Slowbro as a raid attacker
Shortest I've ever written, trust me. TL;DR CD move Surf is an upgrade over Water Pulse, but Mega Slowbro is still too slow for anything meaningful. Barely shows up on charts in raw power.Great bulk lets it contribute good damage in 6-player lobbies, but still behind...
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 Time to grab a friend, and go at it! Ghost is a pretty safe bet here, I know I...
Ho-Oh Raid Guide
Download full size inforgraph here. Ho-Oh is here! It shows up as a decent raid counter in PvE, a bit dicy in PvP, but look at that shine! You want XL for that fancy shadow apex you maxed right? Rock is king here, hitting both fire and flying, us old school players...
![[Analysis] Gholdengo and Double Iron Bash Melmetal as raid attackers: The Expensive Analysis](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DarkGhost-Now-ASETTW-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Gholdengo and Double Iron Bash Melmetal as raid attackers: The Expensive Analysis
TL;DR Gholdengo as a ghost type is better than Chandelure, but worse than Hydreigon and Shadow Force Giratina-O. Melmetal is still WAY below Metagross for raids. Gholdengo comparisons: Hydreigon is almost always better. SF Giratina-O beats it majority of the time,...
Tornadus Raid Guide
Download full size inforgraph here. Tornadus, the genie 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...
![[Analysis] Poison-type attackers in raids (in case we get the other Tapus later this season)](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ASETTW-Now-400x250.png)
[Analysis] Poison-type attackers in raids (in case we get the other Tapus later this season)
Why are you even writing this? (Article TL;DR below this section.) To be clear: There are no officially announced events or raid bosses that involve any poison-type raid attackers, nor any scenario to use them against. This article was prepared based on the assumption...
![[Full Analysis] Primal and regular Groudon and Kyogre as raid attackers](https://articles.pokebattler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ground-Now-ASETTW-1-400x250.png)
[Full Analysis] Primal and regular Groudon and Kyogre as raid attackers
TL;DR: Prioritize Groudon, after getting enough of both for Primal Energy. Key points (TL;DR of TL;DR): Both Primals are OP and almost always the best counter when applicable.Precipice Blades regular Groudon is a HUGE improvement from Earthquake, but Origin Pulse is a...
Rayquaza Raid Guide
Download full size infograph here Rayquaza is back! Everyones favorite snake(dragon)! It's a top pick for dragon attackers in raids, and a super cool shiny, so get your team ready! Rayquaza is double weak to ice, so you get some fun counters coming up as top picks,...