Articuno Raid Duo Guide

Pros:

• Top DPS Mega Evolution Vs. Articuno currently

• Makes Fire Types viable in this fight, potentially even outclassing some Rock Types in the sun

• Mega Evolution, boosts overall damage and Electric Type moves

Cons:

• Mega Evolution, Mega Energy is limited and can be difficult to replenish
• Despite its boost to Fire Types, still can't quite make Fire as viable as the top Rock types outside of clear weather
• Double weak to Ancient Power
• Best moveset is Elite

Pros:

• Second best DPS Mega Evolution Vs. Articuno currently

• Makes Fire Types viable in this fight, potentially even outclassing some Rock Types in the sun

• Mega Evolution, boosts overall damage and Fire Type moves

Cons:

• Mega Evolution, Mega Energy is limited and can be difficult to replenish
• Despite its boost to Fire Types, still can't quite make Fire as viable as the top Rock types outside of clear weather
• Weak to Ancient Power
• Best moveset is Elite

Pros:

• Makes Electric Types more viable in this fight

• Mega Evolution, boosts overall damage and Electric Type moves

Cons:

• Mega Evolution, Mega Energy is limited and can be difficult to replenish
• Despite its boost to Electric Types, still can't make Electric as viable as Rock outside of Rainy weather
• Weak to Ice Type movesets

Pros:

• Makes Fire Types more viable in this fight

• Mega Evolution, boosts overall damage and Fire Type moves

• Resists Ice Type movesets, making it the Mega TDO choice for this raid.

Cons:

• Mega Evolution, Mega Energy is limited and can be difficult to replenish
• Despite its boost to Fire Types, still can't make Fire as viable as Rock outside of clear weather
• Weak to Ancient Power

Pros:

• Absolute highest DPS of all potential Articuno counters

Cons:

• Somewhat frail, appreciates dodging.

Pros:

• Great overall performer, sporting a high mix of DPS and TDO

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
• Best moveset is Elite

Pros:

• Good availability. Species has been featured in several events, its own Community Day, and has been around since day one.
• Resists Ancient Power

Cons:

• Weak to Ice Type movesets

• Best moveset is Elite

Pros:

• Resists Ancient Power

Cons:

• Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain

Pros:

• Resists Ice Type movesets

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration

• Best moveset is double Elite

Pros:

• Good overall accessibility. Has been featured in several events and has been a common raid boss since the feature's inception.

Cons:

• Best moveset is Elite

No real advantages or disadvantages. Just a solid overall counter.

Pros:

• Resists Ice Type movesets

Cons:

• Best moveset is double Elite

Cons:

• The top non-Rock counter

• Resists Ice Type movesets

Cons:

• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration

• Best moveset is double Elite

Pros:

• Resists Ice Type movesets
• Has great synergy Charizard's two Mega Evolutions

Cons:

• Weak to Ancient Power

No real pros or cons. A solid overall counter with the bonus of outstanding facial hair.

Pros:

• Solid DPS option

Cons:

• VERY frail in this fight. Weak to Articuno's entire moveset.

Pros:

• The original Articuno counter; many older players have at least one
• Resists Ancient Power

Cons:

• Weak to Ice Type movesets

Pros:

• Very bulky option, can help to stay in the raid despite the Shadow defense debuff
• Resists Ice Type movesets

Cons:

• Your friends may attempt to slap you if they see you bring an Aggron to this fight. Feel free to slap them back, because this is Shadow Aggron!
• Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration

Pros:

• Very bulky option, can help to stay in the raid
• Resists Ice Type movesets

Cons:

• DPS is too low for the Duo, needs higher DPS support to be viable
• Your friends may attempt to slap you if they see you bring an Aggron to this fight

Pros:

• Highest TDO option in most neutral scenarios
• Double resists Ice Type movesets

Cons:

• DPS is too low for the Duo, needs higher DPS support to be viable
• Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain

Pros:

• Decent TDO option
• Resists Ice Type movesets

Cons:

• DPS is too low for the Duo, needs higher DPS support to be viable
• Mythical Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain