Pokemon GO players can encounter multiple powerhouses and their Shiny variants through raids. Among the most potent raid bosses is Zekrom, a legendary Dragon and Electric-type Pokemon. Originally found in the Unova region, Zekrom has claimed the spot as a powerful 5-star raid boss, and defeating it offers a chance to encounter Shiny Zekrom.
Pokemon GO developers at Niantic have opened the opportunity for Shiny hunters to catch a Shiny Zekrom through 5-star raids. Shiny Zekrom is highly valued among collectors, but defeating the raid boss is exceptionally challenging. Zekrom, as a 5-star raid boss, gets a power boost, raising the monster's already excellent maximum Combat Power cap. One must keep an account of Zekrom’s weaknesses and resistance to devise a roster of powerful counters against it. This guide explores the best way to acquire Shiny Zekrom in the game.
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Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Zekrom Through Raids
Zekrom is a dual Dragon and Electric-type legendary with a maximum Pokemon GO Combat Power (CP) of 4565, but as a 5-star raid boss, the maximum CP boosts even higher. Winning the raid battle might allow players to encounter a Shiny Zekrom, as it may or may not spawn nearby. There is no guarantee of encountering a Shiny variant; one must catch up to its Shiny odds. Winning more raids may help to match Shiny Zekrom’s spawn odds.
Trainers must study Zekrom's weaknesses and resistances before attempting the raid. The legendary is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, and Ice-type attacks but can resist Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Steel, and Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. Select counters that align with the monster’s weaknesses and avoid selecting the ones that fall under its resistance.
Counters with the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) potential moves can inflict bonus damage when the monster's innate type matches the move type. Monsters with STAB moves that align with Zekrom’s weaknesses can become a significant element in defeating the raid boss.
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Pokemon |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
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Primal Groudon |
Mud Shot |
Precipice Blades |
|
Mega Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
|
Mega Garchomp |
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
|
Shadow Garchomp |
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
|
Shadow Salamence |
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
|
Mega Salamence |
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
|
Shadow Excadrill |
Mud-Slap |
Scorching Sands |
|
Shadow Dragonite |
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
|
Shadow Mamoswine |
Mud-Slap |
Avalanche |
|
Mega Latios |
Dragon Breath |
Dragon Claw |
Once Pokemon GO players defeat Zekrom in the 5-star raid, Shiny Zekrom may spawn near the raid location. But the Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed; while some players may encounter the Shiny variant, others might encounter the standard Zekrom.
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.
COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.
SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.
Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.
