# Raikou Counters **URL:** \ **Category:** Raids\ **Created:** [June 12, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732 "2019-06-12T13:54:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GhettoKapitany](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/ghettokapitany/32/25106_2.png) [@GhettoKapitany](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/GhettoKapitany)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/1 "2019-06-12T13:54:51Z")
So what will be the absolute best counter for Raikou? And will a duo be possible? Can Mamoswine outperform Groudon or Rhyperior? ---
**Author:** ![Jormdeworm](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/jormdeworm/32/34621_2.png) [@Jormdeworm](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Jormdeworm)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/2 "2019-06-12T13:57:46Z")
I can’t tell you, but this might help: [https://db.pokemongohub.net/pokemon/243](https://db.pokemongohub.net/pokemon/243) ---
**Author:** ![GhettoKapitany](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/ghettokapitany/32/25106_2.png) [@GhettoKapitany](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/GhettoKapitany)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/3 "2019-06-12T14:00:24Z")
Thanks. How is Garchomp 2nd best? People said it outperforms Groudon. Now im confused af. ---
**Author:** ![Necrozmadabest](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/necrozmadabest/32/23997_2.png) [@Necrozmadabest](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Necrozmadabest)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/4 "2019-06-12T14:21:56Z")
In TDO it might, 3\* resistance ---
**Author:** ![MrHeineken88](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/mrheineken88/32/19883_2.png) [@MrHeineken88](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/MrHeineken88)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/5 "2019-06-12T16:19:11Z")
This might help. It is a raid counter guide [LINK](https://www.pokebattler.com/raids/defenders/RAIKOU/levels/RAID_LEVEL_5/attackers/levels/35/strategies/CINEMATIC_ATTACK_WHEN_POSSIBLE/DEFENSE_RANDOM_MC?sort=ESTIMATOR&weatherCondition=NO_WEATHER&dodgeStrategy=DODGE_REACTION_TIME&aggregation=AVERAGE&randomAssistants=-1) ![Naamloos](https://pokemongohub-forum-bucket-v2.s3.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/7/e76724e5d64598a0b3e56da1388f7abb671d7117.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Robdebobrob](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/robdebobrob/32/29531_2.png) [@Robdebobrob](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Robdebobrob)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/6 "2019-06-12T17:41:49Z")
He could if he got a better moveset. Overall, Groudon is better. ---
**Author:** ![Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/arem1771/32/31561_2.png) [@Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Arem1771)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/7 "2019-06-12T18:47:04Z")
Groudon has the DPS while Garchomp has the TDO, but honestly, they’re neck-and-neck with their current movesets. If Garchomp learns Earth Power from a Community Day, Garchomp will be the king hands down. Here are my counters, (IVs are in S/A/D order, all are level 40): ![20190612_184215000_iOS](https://pokemongohub-forum-bucket-v2.s3.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/2/b2da1a4916e14aad37985c01a938bbc6bf830e64.jpg) Groudon: 100% IV (15/15/15) Swampert: 98% IV (15/15/14) Donphan: 98% IV (14/15/15) Nidoking: 100% IV (15/15/15) Nidoqueen: 100% IV (15/15/15) Flygon: 100% IV (15/15/15) I sadly don’t have a good enough Garchomp to use, but I have at least two Earth Power users here, so there’s that. ---
**Author:** ![GhettoKapitany](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/ghettokapitany/32/25106_2.png) [@GhettoKapitany](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/GhettoKapitany)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/8 "2019-06-12T22:58:47Z")
never even heard of Earth Power, thanks for the info. ---
**Author:** ![GhettoKapitany](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/ghettokapitany/32/25106_2.png) [@GhettoKapitany](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/GhettoKapitany)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/9 "2019-06-12T23:01:40Z")
Guess I’ll just Use my only Groudon and I’ll use TMs to change my maxed out hundo Mamoswines. ---
**Author:** ![Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/arem1771/32/31561_2.png) [@Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Arem1771)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/10 "2019-06-13T00:59:06Z")
Earth Power is an amazing Ground-type move, far better than Earthquake. Problem is that very few relevant Pokemon learn it. The best user right now is Nidoking. ---
**Author:** ![Necrozmadabest](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/necrozmadabest/32/23997_2.png) [@Necrozmadabest](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Necrozmadabest)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/11 "2019-06-14T18:23:00Z")
Yeah, thankfully Chomp learns it and is therefore a great candidate for CD ---
**Author:** ![Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/arem1771/32/31561_2.png) [@Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Arem1771)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/12 "2019-06-14T19:23:31Z")
Earth Power is my guess is the move Garchomp will learn in its CD. I hope to get a terrific Gible before then. ---
**Author:** ![NotanotherKangaskhan](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/8edcca/32.png) [@NotanotherKangaskhan](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/NotanotherKangaskhan)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2019, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/13 "2019-06-18T07:20:52Z")
Your not the only one hoping for a worthy Gible. Caught 4 so far all rubbish IV. Hoepefully they fix the PTC parental control issue soon so I’ve got a chance to Trade my way for a worthy one. I don’t like my luck waiting for a great IV in the wild. ---
**Author:** ![bagguille](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/bagguille/32/50092_2.png) [@bagguille](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/bagguille)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/14 "2019-06-18T13:58:35Z")
Have you seen the change in the treatment of child accounts? It’s still not what you need, but it shows they changing in the right direction. ---
**Author:** ![NotanotherKangaskhan](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/8edcca/32.png) [@NotanotherKangaskhan](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/NotanotherKangaskhan)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/15 "2019-06-18T14:04:12Z")
You talking PTC or Niantic Kids accts? ---
**Author:** ![bagguille](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/bagguille/32/50092_2.png) [@bagguille](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/bagguille)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/16 "2019-06-18T17:19:27Z")
Exactly, they have changed the Kids Accounts in a first step, and hopefully the PTC will be the next. ---
**Author:** ![Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/arem1771/32/31561_2.png) [@Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Arem1771)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/17 "2019-06-18T22:31:52Z")
We finally have a date and time for Raikou Raid Day: June 29th at 4 PM your local time. > Sadly, that means we won’t be able to take advantage of the Raid Candy and Catch Candy boosts we got from GO Fest, but I’m guessing this was all they could do to make up for Community Day in Europe on top of a missed day at GO Fest due to inclement weather. ---
**Author:** ![Robdebobrob](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/robdebobrob/32/29531_2.png) [@Robdebobrob](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Robdebobrob)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/18 "2019-06-19T02:39:49Z")
Im not sure why they couldnt do Raikou this weekend because of their other failures. I didnt see an announcement of slakoth rerun this weekend. Either way… i cant attend. If it had been from 11-2 i could have probably joined for 2 hours but now probably nothing at all. Kinda sad about it. Really wanted an extra good 1 and obviously a shiny. ---
**Author:** ![Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/arem1771/32/31561_2.png) [@Arem1771](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Arem1771)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/19 "2019-06-19T05:04:49Z")
They did say that there’s going to be a make up weekend for the GO Fest incident, and that was because of inclement weather so it was hardly their fault. Chicago officials forced GO Fest to shut down for most of the day, so Niantic said they would do a makeup weekend. That’s the most likely reason why it was put off a week, since it was going to fill the 10 am to 7 pm window in Chicago local time. ---
**Author:** ![Robdebobrob](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/user_avatar/forum.pokemongohub.net/robdebobrob/32/29531_2.png) [@Robdebobrob](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/u/Robdebobrob)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732/20 "2019-06-19T05:20:40Z")
Did they announce when yet? [Next page](https://forum.pokemongohub.net/t/raikou-counters/21732.md?page=2)