Pokémon GO: Igastarnish counter in the raid guide – 20 strongest attackers

The best counters against Igastarnish in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat the boss in 4-player raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Igastarnish? Igastarnish originates from the sixth generation of games and has the Grass type. It is the evolution of Igamaro and can evolve into Brigaron.

When does Igastarnish appear? You can find the boss on January 7th from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. It appears following the Community Day with Igamaro. We show you the best counters against Igastarnish and against which types it is weak (Type effectiveness).

Defeating Igastarnish in Raids – With these counters

1. Mega-Lohgock with Fire Whirl and Flame Cannon
2. Schabelle with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
3. Mega-Glurak Y with Fire Whirl and Flame Cannon
4. Mega-Gengar with Dark Claw and Mud Bomb
5. Mega-Glurak X with Fire Whirl and Flame Cannon
6. Mega-Bibor with Poison Sting and Mud Bomb
7. Mega-Tauboss with Wind Force and Quick Attack
8. Mega-Hundemon with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
9. Reshiram with Fire Fang and Cross Flame
10. Crypto-Lavados with Fire Whirl and Sky Strike
11. Crypto-Staraptor with Wind Force and Quick Attack
12. Crypto-Kramshef with Pecker and Quick Attack
13. Crypto Ho-Oh with Hidden Power and Purification Fire+
14. Crypto-Glurak with Fire Whirl and Flame Cannon
15. Crypto-Tornupto with Ember and Heat Wave
16. Crypto-Entei with Fire Whirl and Heat Wave
17. Crypto-Mamutel with Powder Snow and Avalanche
18. Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Purification Fire++
19. Skelabra with Burden and Heat Wave
20. Crypto-Magbrant with Fire Whirl and Fire Punch

Weaknesses of Igastarnish: This Pokémon belongs to the Grass type and is therefore weak against Bug, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Poison. So focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Igastarnish in raids.

Is there a Shiny Igastarnish? Yes, but you cannot catch it directly after the raid. Through the Community Day with Igamaro, you have the chance to catch many Shiny Igamaro. If you evolve these, then the evolutions Igastarnish and Brigaron are also Shinys.

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at a high level, you can defeat the boss with two or three players. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with at least 3-5 participants are recommended.