We know that you are soooo excited to get some new, nice and strong Pokémons, and a great way to get them is in Raids, so to make you the new Elon Musk Trainer(you won't have billions of dollars, but billions of strong Pokémons! This is still good, right?), I'm bringing you...
…THE TOP 10 BEST POKÉMONS FOR POKEMON GO RAIDS(AND A BONUS IN THE END)!
Let's GO!
10. TYRANITAR
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A Dark-type resistant Pokémon. Tyranitar evolves from Pupitar. Since you are going to find many Psychic-types in Raids, Tyranitar is a great option.
WHAT TYRANITAR EXCELS IN
Strong against Psychic-types, like Mewtwo, Lugia and Azelf, Pokémonsconstantly found in Raids.
BEST ATTACKS
Quick Move: Smack Down
Main Move: Crunch
CATCH TYRANITAR!
Wild Catch, in the form of Larvitar or pupitar;
10km Distance Eggs, in the form of Larvitar
9. GYARADOS
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A resistant monster, available for Dark Moves. Gyarados is a dual-type Pokémon(Water and Flying).
WHAT GYARADOS EXCELS IN
Strong against Psychic-types like Mewtwo, Lugia and Azelf, Pokémons easily found in Raids.
BEST ATTACKS
Quick Moves: Dragon Tail
Main Moves: Crunch
CATCH GYARADOS!
In the Wild, in the form of Magikarp or Gyarados;
2km Distance Eggs, in the Magikarp's form;
1-Star Raids in the Magikarp's form
8. SCIZOR
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The Steel-type gives Scizor a good resistance, and its Bug-type ensures double damage against Psychic-types.
WHAT SCIZOR EXCELS IN
Against Psychic-types, like Mewtwo, Lugia and Azelf, constantlyfound in Raids.
BEST ATTACKS
Quick Move: Fury Cutter
Main Move: X-Scissor
CATCH SCIZOR!
In the Wild, in the Scyther's form;
As a reward for a battle against the Team Go Rocket.
7. TOGEKISS
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Togekiss it's very strong against Dragon-types, in Raids. Thanks to its Fairy-type, that makes Togekiss resistant against these Pokémons, while can also cause them double-damage.
WHAT TOGEKISS EXCELS IN
Against the type Dragon, like Palkia, Rayquaza and Dialga, very common in Raids.
BEST ATTACKS
Quick Move: Charm
Main Move: Dazzling Gleam
CATCH TOGEKISS!
In the Wild, in the Togetic's form;
In 5km Distance Eggs, in the form of Togepi.
6. SYLVEON
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It's a Fairy-type evolved from Eevee, who will cause double-damage to Dragon-types, while Sylveon will suffer not much damage from them.
WHAT SYLVEON EXCELS IN
Against Dragon-type Pokémons, like Palkia, Rayquaza and Dialga, very common in Raids.
BEST ATTACKS
Quick Move: Charm
Main Move: Dazzling Gleam
CATCH SYLVEON!
Wild Catch, in the form of Eevee;
Equipping Eevee as a buddie, reaching the level two on friendship, and renaming this Eevee as "Kira". (This can be used only once).
5. GARDEVOIR
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Gardevoir is a dual-type(Fairy and Psychic) Pokémon, the evolved form of Ralts. Its Fairy-type ensures double-damage and immunity against Dragon-types.
WHAT GARDEVOIR EXCELS IN
Against Dragon-type, like Palkia, Rayquaza and Dialga, very common in Raids.
BEST ATTACKS
Quick Move: Charm
Main Move: Dazzling Gleam
CATCH GARDEVOIR!
In the Wild, in the form of Ralts and Kirlia;
As a reward for defeating the Team Go Rocket, in the Ralts' form.
4. ALOLAN GOLEM
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Alolan Golem is both Electric and Rock, these are very resistant types that include efficient Moves against Flying-type Pokémons. I bet it doesn't often see a dentist.
WHAT ALOLAN GOLEM EXCELS IN
Excellent against Flying-type Pokémons. The most common in Raids are: Articuno, Entei and Lugia.
BEST ATTACKS
Quick Move: Rock Throw and Volt Switch
Main Move: Wild Charge
CATCH ALOLAN GOLEM!
As a reward for completing a Field Research or;
In the Wild, in the Geodude, Graveler or Golem's forms.
3. GLACEON
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Ice-type, Glaceon has many effective Moves and a good resistance against Flying-types. This evolved form of Eevee is a great idea for Raids.
WHAT GLACEON EXCELS IN
Excellent against Flying-type Pokémons, like Articuno, Entei and Lugia.
BEST ATTACKS
Quick Move: Frost Breath
Main Move: Avalanche
CATCH GLACEON!
In the form of Eevee, in the Wild or;
As a reward for concluding a Field Research.
2. TYRANITAR
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Here we go again! Yeah, you are not crazy(I guess…), this is the second time that we're talking about Tyranitar on this list. The reason is that Tyranitar isn't only the best Pokémon against Psychic-types, but also against Ghost-types. A Dark-type resistant Pokémon. Tyranitar evolves from Pupitar.
WHAT TYRANITAR EXCELS IN
An expert against Ghost-Type Pokémons, such as MegaGengar and Giratina.
BEST ATTACKS:
Quick Move: Bite
Main Move: Crunch
CATCH TYRANITAR!
Wild Catch, in the form of Larvitar or pupitar;
10km Distance Eggs, in the form of Larvitar
1. HONCHKROW
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Honchkrow is a strong dual-type Pokémon with a fancy hat. Its Dark-type makes it one of best options against Ghost-types. Besides it, Honchkrow's Flying-type increases its resistance.
WHAT HONCHKROW EXCELS IN
An expert against Ghost-Type Pokémons, such as Mega Gengar and Giratina.
BEST ATTACKS
Quick Move: Snarl
Main Move: Dark Pulse
CATCH HONCHKROW!
In the Murkrow's form, as a reward for defeating the Team Go Rocket;
In the Wild or;
After concluding a Field Research.
BONUS: SABLEYE
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Although not so resistant as the other Pokémons on this list, Sableye has interesting Moves against Ghost-type Pokémons, because they load very fast, allowing a great damage level. Sableye is a Dark-type and Ghost-type Pokémon, and these are the weaknesses of Ghost-types.
WHAT SABLEYE EXCELS IN
An expert against Ghost-Type Pokémons, such as Mega Gengar and Giratina.
