Best Pokemon Go Terrakion Raid Counters in 2022

The Terrakion Raid replaces the Virizion Raid in Pokemon Go.

This past weekend, Pokemon Go trainers had the opportunity to participate in the Hoenn Mega Raid Day event; during the event, trainers had the chance to battle against the debuting Mega Blaziken, Sceptile, and Swampert raids. Once the event was over, the legendary and mega raids returned to normal. Since then, trainers have been able to battle against the Mega Abomasnow and Virizion raids.

Starting on December 8th, the Terrakion raid will replace the Virizion raid; meanwhile, the Mega Abomasnow raid will be replaced with Mega Aggron. Like Virizion, Terrakion’s shiny variation will be available. So keep an eye out and if you are lucky, you might get your very own shiny.

Now let’s dive into the best Terrakion raid counters.

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Best Terrakion raid counters in Pokemon Go

Terrakion Raid Stats

Terrakion is a Rock, Fighting-type Pokemon.

It is weak to Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Psychic, Steel, and Water-type moves.

The Terrakion Raid CP is 48457

Terrakion’s Base HP is 209

Its Attack is 260 and its Defense is 192

The Base catch CP is between 2,026 to 2,113

The Boosted Catch CP is between 2,533 to 2,641

It is Weather Boosted by Cloudy weather

Its Fast moves can be Smack Down or Zen Headbutt

Its Charged moves can be Earthquake, Close Combat, or Rock Slide

Terrakion Raid Counters

Going into the Terrakion raid, trainers will need a team of Pokemon with type effective moves, well-rounded Pokemon, or high defensive stats. Overall, Terrakion is a averagely balanced Legendary raid Pokemon. Thankfully it is easy to take down due to its vulnerabilities and average stats.

The raid can be easily completed by a team of 2 to 5 trainers; a team of 4 to 8 trainers can take it down quicker and a team of 8 to 20 trainers can burn through it making a better completionist bonus.

Using Mega Pokemon such as Mega Blastoise, Mega Alakazam, Mega Latios, and Mega Aggron will make the battle a lot easier for most trainers. Ultimately, you will want to use Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Psychic, and Water-type Pokemon. Be careful, because the raid can be difficult if using Normal, Fire, Dark, Bug, Rock, or Poison-type Pokemon.

Here are the best counters to overcoming the raid. Some of these recommendations can be substituted out for Pokemon with type advantage or a better move set.

Primary Water Types:

Mega Blastoise – Water Gun & Hydro Cannon

Kyogre – Waterfall & Surf

Gyarados – Waterfall & Hydro Pump

Swampert – Water Gun & Surf

Vaporeon – Water Gun & Water Pulse

Milotic – Waterfall & Surf

Primary Fairy Types:

Mega Alakazam – Counter & Dazzling Gleam

Gardevoir – Charm & Dazzling Gleam

Togekiss – Charm & Dazzling Gleam

Xurkitree – Thunder Shock & Dazzling Gleam

Primarina – Charm & Moonblast

Zacian – Quick Attack & Play Rough

Alternative Fairy Types:

Granbull – Charm & Play Rough

Ursaring – Counter & Play Rough

Mega Banette – Hex & Dazzling Gleam

Tapu Koko – Quick Attack & Dazzling Gleam

Sylveon – Charm & Dazzling Gleam

Mega Altaria – Dragon Breath & Dazzling Gleam

Primary Steel Types:

Mega Aggron – Iron Tail & Heavy Slam

Metagross – Bullet Punch & Meteor Mash

Steelix – Iron Tail & Heavy Slam

Registeel – Metal Claw & Flash Cannon

Celesteela – Air Slash & Heavy Slam

Cobalion – Zen Headbutt & Iron Head

Primary Psychic Types:

Mega Latios – Zen Headbutt & Psychic

Mewtwo – Psycho Cut & Psystrike

Latias – Zen Headbutt & Psychic

Lunala – Confusion & Psychic

Hoopa Unbound – Confusion & Psychic

Alakazam – Confusion & Psychic

Remember Shadow Bonuses

Remember, Shadow versions of some of these Pokemon can be more efficient.

Let Us Know!

Will you try to take down the Legendary Virizion raid one more time; what about Mega Abomasnow? It has been a while since the Terrakion raid has been in Pokemon Go. Make sure to get your shiny, Cobalion and Mega Glalie will be the next two raids starting on December 15th.

For additional Pokemon Go news or raid guides, check out our Pokemon Go section.

If you want to add me on Pokemon Go, my trainer code is 3979-2857-6892. If you want to be invited to a raid throughout the month, follow me on Twitter at KillerKDemons.

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