In Pokémon GO, there is a Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom taking place today. We from MeinMMO have taken a look at which counters you should use against the legendary monsters and whether this short event is worth it.
What is a Raid Hour? Every Wednesday, a so-called Raid Hour takes place in Pokémon GO, where you can battle the Raid bosses of the level 5 raids for 60 minutes in almost all gyms. Today, on December 1st, you will encounter the legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom there.
Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom – Best Counters
When does the Raid Hour start? As every Wednesday, the Raid Hour starts again at 6:00 PM local time and ends at 7:00 PM local time. Even before the event, you can see dark eggs over the gyms, indicating the upcoming raids.
The best counters against Reshiram
The legendary Pokémon Reshiram comes from Generation 5 and is of the Dragon and Fire type. For this reason, you should use attackers of the types Rock, Ground, and Dragon (via pokebattler.com):
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| (Crypto-) Brutalanda | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| (Crypto-) Dragoran | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Rameidon | Catapult and Rock Slide |
| (Crypto-) Despotar | Catapult and Stone Edge |
| Maxax | Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw |
| Rihornior | Smack Down and Stone Throw |
| Dialga | Fire Breath and Outrage |
| Zekrom | Fire Breath and Outrage |
| Knakrack | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
Alternatively, the following Mega Evolutions are also suitable against Reshiram:
- Mega Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
- Mega Charizard X with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
- Mega Charizard Y with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
The best counters against Zekrom
Zekrom is a legendary Pokémon of the types Dragon and Electric. It is weak against Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy attacks. best use the following counters (via pokebattler.com):
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| (Crypto-) Mamutel | Smack Down and Avalanche |
| (Crypto-) Dragoran | Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw |
| (Crypto-) Brutalanda | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Palkia | Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Zekrom | Fire Breath and Outrage |
| Knakrack | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| (Crypto-) Gardevoir | Charm and Dazzling Gleam |
| Reshiram | Fire Breath and Draco Meteor |
| Dialga | Fire Breath and Draco Meteor |
In addition, the following Mega Evolutions are suitable:
- Mega Charizard X with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
- Mega Charizard Y with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
- Mega Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
- Mega Rexblisar with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
Is the Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom worth it?
How high are their CP when caught: After the raid, you can catch Reshiram and Zekrom with the following CP:
- Reshiram: 2,217 CP – 2,307 CP
- In wind or sun: 2,771 CP – 2,884 CP
- Zekrom: 2,217 CP – 2,307 CP
- In wind or rain: 2,771 CP – 2,884 CP
Are Reshiram and Zekrom available as Shiny? Yes, both Reshiram and Zekrom can be found in their shiny form in the game for the first time with some luck.
Especially with Zekrom, you need to pay attention, as the shiny variant only differs from the normal form by a slight color change of the body. Shiny Reshiram, on the other hand, can be recognized by its golden stripes.
How strong are they? Both legendary monsters can score with a strong attack and decent stamina. Reshiram and Zekrom are also among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Furthermore, both can impress in the Master League and are a suitable choice (via pvpoke.com).
Who is the Raid Hour worth it for? The Raid Hour is worth it today for anyone looking for a strong Pokémon for raids or the GO Battle League. You will find both Reshiram and Zekrom.
And shiny hunters will also get their money’s worth today, as you can finally catch Reshiram and Zekrom in their shiny forms for the first time. Furthermore, the Raid Hour is excellent for collecting corresponding candies.
Will you participate in the Raid Hour today? Which of the two monsters will you definitely secure? Feel free to share your thoughts on this here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
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