Pokémon GO: Axantor counter – The 20 best attackers in the raid guide

The best counters against Axantor in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you are well prepared for the raids against Axantor.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Axantor comes from the Hisui region and was added with the 8th generation of games. This is the evolution of Scyther. Axantor has the types Bug and Rock.

So far, evolving Scyther into Axantor is not possible. You can find the boss only in raids at first. Here we show you the overview of the best counters against Axantor.

Defeat Axantor with these counters

1. Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw and Steel Beam
2. Proto-Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
3. Crypto-Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
4. Mega-Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
5. Crypto-Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
6. Mega-Diancie with Stone Edge and Diamond Storm
7. Crypto-Infernape with Steel Wing and Hydro Cannon
8. Crypto-Rhydon with Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
9. Crypto-Rhyperior with Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
10. Mega-Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
11. Crypto-Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
12. Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
13. Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
14. Crypto-Stoutland with Metal Claw and Iron Head
15. Mega-Tyranitar with Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
16. Mega-Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
17. Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Edge and Rock Slide
18. Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
19. Crypto-Quagsire with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
20. Rhydon with Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide

The weaknesses: Due to the types Bug and Rock, Axantor is particularly vulnerable to Rock, Steel, and Water attackers. Therefore, you should focus on attacks of these types when assembling your raid group.

Is there a Shiny Axantor? Yes, you can also find and catch Axantor as a Shiny in Pokémon GO if you get lucky.

How many players do you need? If you use the suggested counters and they are at a high level, you can defeat Axantor solo without any problems. As the battle is rated difficulty 3, this should not be a problem for most of you.