Pokemon Go Shadow Ho-Oh Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters

The incredibly powerful Shadow Ho-Oh will appear in Pokemon Go as part of a special Raid weekend, Here’s everything you need to know to easily defeat it in battle.

From January 27, 2024, to January 28, 2024, Ho-Oh will replace Moltres in the available Shadow Raids for that month. Moltres will still appear in Shadow Raids during the remaining weekends of January 2024.

Ho-Oh is the Legendary face of Pokemon Gold, appearing as part of the Tower Duo alongside Lugia from Pokemon Silver. Back in 1996, it was the first Generation 2 creature to be revealed, appearing to Ash in the first episode of the Pokemon anime.

Shadow Ho-Oh is an incredibly potent foe. If you’re hoping to face Ho-Oh in Shadow Raids, keep reading to learn the Legendary’s weaknesses & best counters.

Shadow Ho-Oh weaknesses in Pokemon Go

Shadow Ho-Oh is a dual Fire/Flying-type Pokemon, meaning it’s weak to Rock, Electric, and Water-type moves. However, Rock-type attacks will be double effective against Shadow Ho-Oh, so make sure to use those if possible.

You’ll want to avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, and Steel-type Pokemon or attacks against Shadow Ho-Oh, as it will resist damage from these moves.

Best counters for Shadow Ho-Oh in Pokemon Go

Here are the best counters and movesets to easily defeat Shadow Ho-Oh:

Pokemon	Moves
Mega Swampert	Mud Shot & Muddy Water
Mega Diancie	Rock Throw & Rock Slide
Giratina	Shadow Claw & Ancient Power
Mega Slowbro	Water Gun & Surf
Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down & Stone Edge
Mega Ampharos	Volt Switch & Thunder Punch
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe
Mega Latios	Dragon Breath & Dragon Claw
Mega Gyarados	Waterfall & Aqua Tail
Primal Kyogre	Waterfall & Surf

If you don’t have any of the counters mentioned above, you can always use your strongest Water, Rock, or Electric-type Pokemon.

As Shadow Ho-Oh is a Legendary Pokemon faced in a special Raid, your best bet is to have friends alongside you with equally powerful Pokemon, along with Purified Gems. Even with these measures, Shadow Ho-Oh is a dangerous threat, so don’t take the battle lightly.

That’s everything you need to know about defeating Ho-Oh in Pokemon Go. Check out our other helpful guides below:

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