Pokemon Go Pheromosa Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters
NIANTICThe fashionista Pheromosa is returning to Pokemon Go‘s 5-Star Raids for the Inbound from Ultra Space event. Here’s all you need to know about this Ultra Beast, including its weaknesses and best counters.
Ultra Beasts first appeared in Sun & Moon’s Alola region, and because they’re on par with Legendaries when it comes to strength and design, their appearances in Pokemon Go always have trainers excited.
One of these Ultra Beasts is Pheromosa, the cockroach-inspired Pokemon that looks ready to work the runway, and it’s coming back to 5-Star Raids as part of the Inbound from Ultra Space event.
If you want to take this Bug/Fighting creature down, here are its weaknesses and best counters.
Pheromosa weaknesses in Pokemon Go
This Ultra Beast is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Fairy, Fire, Flying, and Psychic-type attacks. It’s especially weak to Flying-type attacks, so focus on those where possible.
You’ll also need to know Pheromosa’s type resistances when heading into battle, which are Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type attacks. Do not use them at all, as they simply won’t do enough damage.
Pheromosa counters in Pokemon Go
Here are some of the best counters you can use to defeat Pheromosa in the game:
| POKEMON | BEST MOVESET | |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza |  | Air Slash & Dragon Ascent |
| Mega Salamence |  | Fire Fang & Fly |
| Mega Pidgeot |  | Gust & Brave Bird |
| Shadow Moltres |  | Wing Attack & Sky Attack |
| Shadow Honchkrow |  | Peck & Sky Attack |
| Shadow Staraptor |  | Gust & Fly |
| Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) |  | Fairy Wind & Fly |
| Yveltal |  | Gust & Oblivion Wing |
| Braviary |  | Air Slash & Fly |
| Unfezant |  | Air Slash & Sky Attack |
The list includes Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon so there should be something for trainers of all levels. Just remember that even though they are very effective, they must be leveled up.
As you can see, the best counters are mostly Flying-types or Pokemon that have access to Flying-type moves, as Pheromosa is extra vulnerable to them. If you don’t have any of the counters from above, focus on your strongest Flying types with matching movesets or look to Fairy, Fire, and Psychic types instead.
How to get Pheromosa in Pokemon Go
The only way to get an Ultra Beast in Pokemon Go is by challenging it to battle, so to get Pheromosa in the game, you must defeat it in a 5-Star Raid first and then capture it with the Premier Balls you’re given.
Keep in mind that you won’t always find the Ultra Beasts in Raids, as they appear for a limited time, and they vary depending on the latest Raid rotations.
Luckily for players, Pheromosa will appear as a Raid Boss during the Inbound from Ultra Space event from July 12, 2024, until July 15, 2024,
The Pokemon CompanyCan Pheromosa be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Pheromosa can be Shiny in Pokemon Go. This special version debuted during Pokemon Go Fet Madrid.
Players can challenge this Ultra Beast to try and find Shiny Pheromosa, which can be identified by its black outfit, opposite to the full white regular Pheromosa wears.
Remember that the chances of actually encountering a Shiny in the game are really low, and there’s no special method or item that can increase your odds.
That’s everything you need to take down Pheromosa in Pokemon Go. Check out All the Ultra Beasts available in the game, as well as How to get Remote Raid Passes and some very useful catching tips for the upcoming battle.