Shadow Entei is a Tier 5 Shadow Raid Boss in Pokémon Go. Shadow Raids allow you to fight against Shadow Pokémon and also give you a chance to capture them. It is a lion-like Pokémon covered in brown fur and white claws with retractable claws and brown paw pads. It is already tough enough to fight against Entei as it is a legendary Pokémon. Now in its shadow form, it is even tougher which is why in this Pokémon Go guide, we are going to talk about the best ways and counters using which you’ll be able to fight against Shadow Entei in the best way possible.
Shadow Entei in Pokémon Go
Shadow Entei is a pure Fire-type Pokémon with a maximum CP of 3946 at level 50. It is vulnerable mainly to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. You’ll have to carry Shadow Shards and Purified Gems along with yourself into the battle nevertheless as without them you’ll stand no chance against Shadow Entei.
Shadow Entei Moveset
The best moves from the moveset of Shadow Entei are Fire Fang and Overheat. Both of them have a combined DPS of 64. It is also the best combination of moves that can be used in both Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Other good moves that I’ve discovered in the movepool of Shadow Entei are Fire Spin, Flamethrower, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Fire Blast, and Scorching Sands.
Best counters against Shadow Entei in Pokémon Go
Here’s the list of the best counters that one can use against Shadow Entei to have the best chance at winning.
- Kyogre (Primal): Waterfall/Origin Pulse
- Groudon (Primal): Mud Shot/Precipice Blades
- Swampert (Mega): Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Garchomp (Mega): Mud Shot/Hydro Cannon
- Kyogre (Shadow): Waterfall/Origin Pulse
- Rhyperior (Shadow): Mud-Slap/Rock Wrecker
- Rayquaza (Mega): Dragon Tail/Dragon Ascent
- Blastoise (Mega): Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Garchomp (Shadow): Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Swampert (Shadow): Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Groudon (Shadow): Mud Shot/Precipice Blades
- Tyranitar (Mega): Smack Down/Stone Edge
- Gyarados (Mega): Waterfall/Hydro Pump
- Feraligatr (Shadow): Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Kyogre: Waterfall/Origin Pulse
- Aerodactyl (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Gyarados (Shadow): Waterfall/Hydro Pump
- Rhyperior: Mud-Slap/Rock Wrecker
- Garchomp: Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Diancie (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Swampert: Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Groudon: Mud Shot/Precipice Blades
- Kingler (Shadow): Bubble/Crabhammer
- Tyrantrum: Rock Throw/Meteor Beam
- Tyranitar (Shadow): Smack Down/Stone Edge
- Landorus (Therian): Mud Shot/Sandsear Storm
- Rampardos (Shadow): Smack Down/Rock Slide
- Feraligatr: Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Palkia (Origin): Dragon Tail/Aqua Tail
It would help if you tried to use your best Mega Pokémon of the types mentioned above against Shadow Entei. But if they are not sufficient enough or you don’t exactly have attacks from those Pokémon types, you can choose other options such as Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel type counters. They take reduced damage when compared to the other counter types but they can still help you out.
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