The Pokemon GO Noxious Swamp event is bringing multiple Shadow raids this August 2023. Shadow Nidoran, Shadow Sneasel, and Shadow Onix are the 3-Star Shadow raid bosses during the event hours. The fan community is delighted with these Shadow raids, and it seems like they will become regular occurrences in the game.
With boosted offensive prowess, the Shadow monsters already have an edge in battles. In addition, their power level increases significantly as a Shadow raid boss. Shadow Nidoran raid is a challenge for trainers, and defeating the 3-Star boss requires proper strategizing. There are also multiple bonuses and even a chance to encounter Shiny Shadow Nidoran. But understanding the Pokemon GO meta is essential to winning Shadow raids, and this guide explores everything one needs to know.
Shadow Nidoran Weaknesses and Resistances in Pokemon GO
Shadow Nidoran is a solo Poison-type monster but lacks both attacking and defensive qualities. The Shadow Monster’s CP can reach a maximum of 922, which gets further boosted as a 3-Star Shadow raid boss. Its Pokemon GO stat is rather lackluster, consisting of 86 (ATK), 89 (DEF), and 146 (STA). The Shadow monster has access to multiple Normal, Poison, and a Dark-type move, with its best moveset being a combination of Bite and Sludge Bomb (6.57 DPS).
While the Shadow Pokemon is weak to only Ground and Psychic-type, it can reasonably resist Bug, Fairy, Poison, Grass, and Fighting-type moves in Pokemon GO. One should make use of counters that align with Shadow Nidoran’s weaknesses and avoid the types it can resist.
One can also make use of the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) feature to inflict boosted damage. When a Pokemon’s move type and attribute type are identical, using that specific move can inflict increased damage to the raid boss. One must select counters with STAB potential moves to deal maximum damage to the Shadow raid boss.
Pokemon GO: Best Shadow Nidoran Raid Counters
Understanding Shadow Nidoran's strengths and weaknesses helps choose effective counters. Pokemon with powerful Ground and Psychic-type moves in Pokemon GO are the most effective counters against the Shadow raid boss. Here are the top counters for Shadow Nidoran:
Pokemon | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike |
Unbound Hoopa | Confusion | Psychic |
Attack Deoxys | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost |
Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Alakazam | Psycho Cut | Psycho Cut |
Confined Hoopa | Confusion | Psychic |
Lunala | Confusion | Psychic |
Therian Landorus | Extrasensory | Earthquake |
Latios | Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
How to get Shiny Shadow Nidoran in Pokemon GO
Lucky Pokemon GO players might find a Shiny Shadow Nidoran, but it's not guaranteed. After beating the raid boss, there's a chance for Shiny Shadow Nidoran to appear. But one needs to note that there is no such thing as a guaranteed Shiny encounter in raids. Not everyone will encounter a Shiny Shadow Nidoran, but joining and winning more raids boosts the chances of finding one.
Pokemon GO is available to play on Android and iOS devices.