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InPokémon GO, Suicune captivates trainers not only with its elegant design but also as a challenging raid boss. For those seeking an even more formidable challenge, Shadow Suicune emerges from Team GO Rocket’s nefarious grip, boasting heightened attack power. This darker variant, obtainable by defeating the Rocket Boss raids, offers a unique twist to Suicune’s traditional role in battles. Whether purified or kept as a shadow, Shadow Suicune adds a dramatic flair and strategic depth to any trainer’s lineup.
Shadow Suicune Raid Overview
Shadow Suicune is a Team GO Rocket Pokemon, and so is only available locally on weekends! You cannot remote raid for these raids.
Shadow Suicune CP Ranges and Moves
CP Ranges (Min IV floor of 6/6/6)
Normal (Level 20)
1566-1704 CP
1704 CP for 100% IVs
Weather Boosted (Level 25)
1957-2130 CP
2130 CP for 100% IVs
Fast Moves
Charge Moves
Extrasensory
Hydro Pump
Hidden Power
Water Pulse
Bubble Beam
Frustration (Shadow only)
Return (Purified only)
Pokémon Go: Team GO Rocket Lineups (Updated April 2024)
These are the current Team GO Rocket lineups for all Grunts, Leaders, and of course, Giovanni himself.
Shadow Suicune Weaknesses
Shadow Suicune is vulnerable to:
We will want to stick to Pokémon with these typings when designing our teams!
Pokémon Go: How to Get, Use Purified Gems
Shadow Suicune Raid Strategy and Trainer Recommendations
Shadow Suicune is a difficult raid in large part due to the Shadow Raid enrage mechanism. verify you have plenty of Purified Gems and solid counters before attempting this raid!
Recommended Shadow Suicune Counters
As ever, if you have Shadow variations of the Pokémon listed below, they will be better picks over their normal counterparts.Shadow Pokémon do more damagethan their regular counterparts (even with mediocre IVs), so consider taking them for this raid for the extra damage.
Standard Counters
Charge Move
Power Whip
Wild Charge
Frenzy Plant
Chesnaught
Electivire
Thunder Shock
Legendary Counters
Rayquaza (Mega)
Dragon Tail
Dragon Ascent
Razor Leaf
Leaf Blade
Charge Beam
Fusion Bolt
Latios (Mega)
Dragon Breath
Solar Beam
Thunderbolt
Psycho Cut
Bullet Seed
Grass Knot
Palkia (Origin)
Spacial Rend
Magical Leaf
Leaf Storm
Dialga (Origin)
Roar of Time
Thundurus (Therian)
Volt Switch
Wildbolt Storm
Mega Evolutions
Mega Sceptile
Fury Cutter
Mega Venusaur
Mega Ampharos
Zap Cannon
Mega Manectric
Thunder Fang
Mega Abomasnow
Energy Ball
Additional Tips
Pokémon GO: May 2024 Schedule
It’s looking like we’re going to have another exciting month ahead of us, so let’s get into it!
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