In Level 3 raids in Pokémon GO, you can now encounter the Dragon Pokémon Shardrago. We at MeinMMO have looked at which counters you should use against this monster to defeat it quickly.
Where can you find Shardrago? The Dragon Pokémon Shardrago can currently be found in Level 3 raids in Pokémon GO. You have until January 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time to challenge this raid boss.
Shardrago – The best counters
Shardrago is a Dragon-type Pokémon that originates from the Unova region. Due to its type, it has weaknesses against Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type attacks. With the help of Pokébattler’s overview, we have summarized the best counters for you below (via pokebattler.com):
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| (Shadow) Dragapult | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| (Shadow) Dragonite | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Garchomp | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Dragonite | Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw |
| (Shadow) Gardevoir | Charm and Moonblast |
| Zekrom | Fire Fang and Outrage |
| (Shadow) Porygon-Z | Hidden Power and Blizzard |
| Regigigas | Hidden Power and Giga Impact |
| (Shadow) Mamoswine | Powder Snow and Avalanche |
Alternatively, the following monsters are also suitable for use in the raid:
- (Shadow) Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
- (Shadow) Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
- (Shadow) Snorlax with Body Slam and Avalanche
- (Shadow) Articuno with Ice Beam and Blizzard
- (Shadow) Lapras with Ice Beam and Blizzard
Mega Evolutions: A good way to quickly defeat Shardrago is to use the following Mega Evolutions:
- Mega Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
- Mega Altaria with Fire Fang and Moonblast
- Mega Ampharos with Thunder Punch and Dragon Pulse
Is Shardrago worth it?
Does Shardrago come in shiny? Yes, with its debut in the Dragon’s Ascension event in December 2021, its shiny form was also introduced in Pokémon GO. You can recognize it by its green body and orange head.
How strong is it? Shardrago has two fast moves: Dragon Tail (Dragon type) and Bite (Dark type). For its charge move, it can learn Dragon Claw (Dragon type), Night Slash (Dark type), and Hyper Beam (Normal type). With the combination of Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw, it possesses a quick moveset.
However, Shardrago only has average stats in attack, defense, and stamina. Thus, it is less suitable for use in raids and the PvP league (via pvpoke.com).
What Shardrago can do and other interesting facts about the Pokémon we have summarized in this article.
Is Shardrago worth it? Since Shardrago has only recently become catchable in the game, you should definitely secure a specimen for your Pokédex. Furthermore, you might encounter a shiny Shardrago with some luck. However, if you are looking for a strong Dragon attacker, you should rely on other monsters instead.
Are you participating in raids with the Dragon Pokémon? Share your opinions here on MeinMMO in the comments.
