How to beat Pokemon Go Pheromosa Raid: Best counters

❘ Updated: 2024-01-01T12:00:04

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Pheromosa is one of the strongest Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go, so here’s all you need to know to beat Pheromosa Raids in Pokemon Go, with its weaknesses, best counters, and shiny chances.

Pheromosa is extremely popular among Pokemon fans due to its design and offensive power. While it lacks bulk, beating this Ultra Beast is easier said than done in Pokemon Go.

Here are all the details on Pheromosa Raids in Pokemon Go, including its weaknesses and the best counters, as well as if its shiny is available in the game.

Contents

How to get Pheromosa in Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go Pheromosa weaknesses
Best counters for Pokemon Go Pheromosa Raid
All Pheromosa moves in Pokemon Go
Is shiny Pheromosa available in Pokemon Go?

How to get Pheromosa in Pokemon Go

You can get Pheromosa in Pokemon Go by beating it in 5-Star Raids and catching it afterward. Pheromosa isn’t currently featured in Raids, but players will be able to face it during the Pokemon Go Fest 2024 events.

The Ultra Beast Pheromosa is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon.

Pheromosa weaknesses in Pokemon Go

Pheromosa is weak to Flying, Fairy, Fire, and Psychic-type attacks in Pokemon Go, with a double weakness (4x) to Flying-type moves.

You should prioritize using high-level Flying-type Pokemon as your main counters and also lead with them during the Raid battle. Under windy in-game weather, you can also solo Pheromosa with maxed-out counters due to Flying-type damage being boosted.

Best counters for Pokemon Go Pheromosa Raid

The overall best counter to beat Pheromosa Raids in Pokemon Go is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.

Mega Rayquaza is the undisputed best Pokemon to tackle Pheromosa Raids in Pokemon Go but you will need more counters to complete the battle. Here are the best Pheromosa Raid counters in Pokemon Go:

Yveltal with Gust and Oblivion Wind
Shadow Moltres with Wing Attack and Sky Attack
Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane
Enamorus Incarnate with Fairy Wind and Fly
Mega Pidgeot with Gust and Brave Bird
Moltres with Wing Attack and Sky Attack

Other counters to beat Pheromosa in Pokemon Go include Mega Charizard Y, Staraptor, Honchkrow, Braviary, and Mega Blaziken.

Pheromosa complete moveset in Pokemon Go

Here are all the moves that Pheromosa can learn in Pokemon Go:

Fast Moves

Bug Bite (Bug)
Low Kick (Fighting)

Charged Moves

Bug Buzz (Bug)
Lunge (Bug)
Close Combat (Fighting)
Focus Blast (Fighting)

Can Pheromosa be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Shiny Pheromosa will debut at Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Madrid on June 14. While the shiny Ultra Beast will only be available for ticket holders during the in-person event, it will also be featured during the Global event later on.

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