Pokemon GO: Bombirdier Raid Guide (Counters, Weaknesses, & More)

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Bombirdier's Weaknesses in Pokemon GO

Bombirdier Counters in Pokemon GO

How to Get Shiny Bombirdier in Pokemon GO

In Pokemon GO, Bombirdier serves in a Tier 3 raid battle where players can take on the Flying/Dark-type Pokemon in a difficult battle. The Pokemon has impressive moves and CP, making it difficult to finish off with just a few attacks. Instead, you'll need to come prepared with the right Pokemon and moves.

As a current raid boss, alongside the likes of Weepinbell and Mega Heracross, Bombirdier can easily take out your team if you aren't aware of its weaknesses. To make this battle a breeze, here are some of Bombirdier's weaknesses, and the best counters to use against the Pokemon.

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Bombirdier's Weaknesses in Pokemon GO

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Before starting the battle with Bombirdier, you'll need to take note of its weaknesses to ensure you perform Super Effective hits. These are all of Bombirdier's weaknesses in Pokemon GO:

Electric
Fairy
Ice
Rock

If you bring along any Pokemon who have moves that fall under these types, such as Shadow Raikou or Shadow Gardevoir, you'll have a much higher chance of taking out Bombirdier in record time. However, Bombirdier has a few resistances as well, including:

Ground
Psychic
Dark
Ghost
Grass

Avoid using any Pokemon wiith moves of these types, as they will have decreased damage against Bombirdier.

You'll also want to note Bombirdier's movepool, which includes Rock, Flying, and Dark-type attacks. Rock attacks will be Super Effective against Bug, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type Pokemon, so keep this in mind when choosing the best Pokemon to bring along.

Bombirdier Counters in Pokemon GO

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There are many Pokemon you can use against Bombirdier to get some powerful hits on it. However, there are some Pokemon that are the cream of the crop, and will be the top choices to use against Bombirdier. In this section, we will introduce you to the best counters to use against Bombirdier in a raid battle.

Pokemon	Quick Attacks	Charged Attacks
Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down	Stone Edge
Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent
Mega Manectric	Thunder Fang	Wild Charge
Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Discharge
Therian Thundurus	Volt Switch	Thunderbolt
Zekrom	Charge Beam	Fusion Bolt
Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide
Rampardos	Smack Down	Rock Slide
Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker
Mega Ampharos	Volt Switch	Zap Cannon
Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Magnezone	Spark	Wild Charge
Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Tyrantrum	Rock Throw	Meteor Beam
Zapdos	Thunder Shock	Thunderbolt
Darmanitan	Ice Fang	Avalanche
Baxcalibur	Ice Fang	Avalanche
Terrakion	Smack Down	Rock Slide

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How to Get Shiny Bombirdier in Pokemon GO

Image of the shiny version of Bombirdier in Pokemon GO

There is a small chance for players to come into contact with a Shiny Bombirdier. The possibility of encountering one is heightened right now, as you'll have a higher chance of getting one after defeating Bombirdier in a raid battle. Each time you defeat Bombirdier, the higher your chance of encountering its shiny form.

However, keep in mind that getting a shiny appearance is not guaranteed. This is a very rare occurrence, and will take a lot of grinding before you're likely to spot one.