Each Ultra Beast has its own strengths and weaknesses, so Pokemon GO trainers need to take the time to do some homework before heading into each battle. Just like any other Battle Raid boss, even the toughest of Ultra Beasts is sure to have a type that it is weak against and can be used to build a powerful counter roster. When it comes to defeating Xurkitree, that’s going to mean studying up on the most effective Electric-type counters.
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Luckily, Electric-type counters aren’t that complicated. This time around, players would be best served by assembling a counter roster full of the strongest Ground-type Pokemon that they have in their collection. Trainers can optimize their chance of success by taking the time to equip each counter selection with the most powerful Ground-type moves available to them.
Xurkitree Weaknesses
This Ultra Beast Battle Raid boss is an electric-type, which means that Xurkitree is weak to Ground-type moves.
Best Xurkitree Counters
Gengar (Mega) - Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball
Latios (Mega) - Dragon Breath/Psychic
Charizard (Mega Y) - Fire Spin/Blast Burn
Garchomp - Mud Shot/Earth Power
Landorus (Therian) - Mud Shot/Earthquake
Excadrill - Mud-Slap/Drill Run
Charizard (Mega X) - Fire Spin/Blast Burn
Groudon - Mud Shot/Earthquake
Landorus - Mud Shot/Earth Power
Rhyperior - Mud-Slap/ Earthquake
Landorus (Incarnate) - Mud Shot/Earth Power
Blastoise (Mega) - Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
Latias (Mega) - Dragon Breath/Outrage
Aerodactyl (Mega) - Rock Throw/Earth Power
Beedrill (Mega) - Bug Bite/Drill Run
That should be everything trainers need to know to take down Xurkitree. Keep in mind that this can be a pretty challenging battle and the average trainer will want to head into the fight with at least four friends along to help out. Sticking to the recommended counter strategy should help players deal enough damage to earn some bonus Premier Balls and increase their catch odds during the encounter reward if they can secure a victory during the fight.
Be sure to check back in the near future for lots more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GO is available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.
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