The raid bosses in Pokémon GO have changed again. This time, familiar faces are returning while some raid favorites are disappearing. We explain how you can cleverly counter the new raid bosses.
There are new raid bosses! After the end of the Let’s GO Events, Niantic has changed the raid bosses again. We show you a list of the raid bosses and tell you what you can use to counter them best.
Update: There has already been a new change in the bosses – You can find them now
These are the new raid bosses
Rock Pokémon: The new raid bosses are mainly of Rock type. For example, Tyranitar returns to raids along with Rock Pokémon like Onix or Geodude.
Good for Meltan quests: The new raid bosses help players complete the Meltan quest more effectively. You can challenge Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl in raids. You need these three Pokémon to complete tasks related to the Meltan quest.
Raid favorite disappears: A trainer favorite has been removed from the raids. Players can no longer complete Sheinux raids. This Pokémon can only be obtained from eggs and raids, which made the raids highly sought after. Additionally, it could be found in its shiny form there.
Level 1 Raids
The following Pokémon can be challenged in Level 1 raids:
- Kabuto
- Counter: Any Pokémon of type Electric, Grass, Fighting, or Ground
- Omanyte
- Counter: Any Pokémon of type Electric, Grass, Fighting, or Ground
- Magikarp
- Counter: Any Pokémon of type Electric or Grass
- Wailmer
- Counter: Any Pokémon of type Electric or Grass
Level 2 Raids
The following Pokémon can be challenged in Level 2 raids:
- Manectric
- Counter: Any Pokémon of type Ground
- Flunkifer
- Counter: Any Pokémon of type Ground, Fire, or Poison
- Electabuzz
- Counter: Any Pokémon of type Ground
- Shroomish
- Counter: Any Pokémon of type Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel, or Water
Level 3 Raids
The following Pokémon can be challenged in Level 3 raids:
- Aerodactyl
- Counter 1: Kyogre with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
- Counter 2: Electivire with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
- Counter 3: Raikou with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
- Jolteon
- Counter 1: Groudon with Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Counter 2: Rhyperior with Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Counter 3: Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
- Onix
- Counter 1: Kyogre with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
- Counter 2: Roserade with Razor Leaf and Solar Beam
- Counter 3: Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
- Machamp
- Counter 1: Mewtwo with Confusion and Psychic
- Counter 2: Alakazam with Confusion and Future Sight
- Counter 3: Moltres with Fire Spin and Sky Attack
Level 4 Raids
The following Pokémon can be challenged in Level 4 raids:
- Absol
- Counter 1: Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Counter 2: Capoeira with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Counter 3: Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Rhyhorn
- Counter 1: Kyogre with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
- Counter 2: Roserade with Razor Leaf and Solar Beam
- Counter 3: Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
- Geodude
- Counter 1: Kyogre with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
- Counter 2: Roserade with Razor Leaf and Solar Beam
- Counter 3: Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
- Tyranitar
- Counter 1: Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Counter 2: Capoeira with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Counter 3: Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
What do you think of the new raid bosses?
These Pokémon can become even stronger with other moves.
