Pokemon GO Swadloon is a 4-Star Raid Boss with a powerful moveset in its arsenal. Swadloon Raid winners can encounter a Swadloon or Shiny Swadloon near the raid location. But defeating the Raid boss requires strategically-selected counters.
The Unova Region (Gen 5) Swadloon is a dual Bug/Grass-type Pokemon. It possesses a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 1549 and a stat spread comprising 115 ATK, 162 DEF, and 146 STA. Its maximum CP boosts even more when Swadloon comes as a 4-Star Raid Boss. You should avoid solo raids and team up with other players to increase your chances of winning. That said, this guide details the best Swadloon Raid counters while exploring its weaknesses and more.
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Pokemon GO: Swadloon Weaknesses And Resistances
Pokemon GO Swadloon Raid participants must first look into its weaknesses and resistances. You should carefully analyze the monster’s type-weaknesses to prepare a counter roster. Only by doing so can you select proper Swadloon raid counters and ensure a swift victory.
Swadloon Weaknesses In Pokemon GO
- Fire-type moves
- Flying-type moves
- Bug-type moves
- Ice-type moves
- Poison-type moves
- Rock-type moves
Swadloon Resistances In Pokemon GO
- Electric-type moves
- Fighting-type moves
- Water-type moves
- Grass-type moves
- Ground-type moves
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Best Swadloon Raid Counters in Pokemon GO
Once you know of Swadloon’s weaknesses and resistance, you can select the raid counters. The Pokemon GO Swadloon Raid counters must have the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) potential moves aligned with its weaknesses. Swadloon is mostly vulnerable to Fire and Flying-type moves; counters with such attacks can inflict maximum damage to the 4-Star Raid Boss.
Only those with Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes can participate in the raid; Remote Raid Passes do not work.
Pokemon GO Swadloon Raid: Best Standard Counters
|
Counter |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
|
Rayquaza |
Air Slash (Flying-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
|
Heatran |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Magma Storm (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
|
Moltres |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Sky Attack (Flying-type) (Legacy) |
|
Chandelure |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Overheat (Fire-type) |
|
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Overheat (Fire-type) |
|
|
Blacephalon |
Incinerate (Fire-type) |
Mystical Fire (Fire-type) |
|
Yveltal |
Gust (Flying-type) |
Oblivion Wing (Flying-type) (Legacy) |
|
Blaziken |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blaze Kick (Fire-type) |
|
Entei |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Overheat (Fire-type) |
Pokemon GO Swadloon Raid: Best Shadow And Mega Counters
|
Counter |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
|
(Mega) Rayquaza |
Air Slash (Flying-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
|
(Mega) Y Charizard |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blast Burn (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
|
(Mega) Blaziken |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blaze Kick (Fire-type) |
|
(Shadow) Heatran |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Magma Storm (Fire-type) (Legacy) |
|
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Sky Attack (Flying-type) (Legacy) |
|
|
(Shadow) Chandelure |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Overheat (Fire-type) |
|
(Mega) Pidgeot |
Air Slash (Flying-type) |
Brave Bird (Flying-type) |
|
(Shadow) Blaziken |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Blaze Kick (Fire-type) |
|
(Shadow) Entei |
Fire Spin (Fire-type) |
Overheat (Fire-type) |
