Pokémon GO: Today raid hour starts with Reshiram and Zekrom – best counterattacks

There’s a raid lesson with Reshiram and Zekrom taking place in Pokémon GO today. We at MeinMMO took a look at which counterattacks you should use against the legendary monsters and whether the short event is worthwhile.

What is a raid lesson? Every Wednesday there is a so-called raid hour in Pokémon GO, during which you can compete against the raids bosses of the level 5 raids in almost all arenas for 60 minutes. Today, December 1st, you will meet the legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom there.

Raid hour with Reshiram and Zekrom – best counterattacks

When does the raid lesson start? Like every Wednesday, the raid hour starts again at 6:00 p.m. local time and ends at 7:00 p.m. local time. Even before the event, you can see dark eggs over the arenas that show you the upcoming raids.

The best counterattacks against Reshiram

The legendary Pokémon Reshiram comes from the 5th generation and is of the dragon and fire type. For this reason, you should rely on the following attackers of the types rock, ground and dragon in combat (via pokebattler.com):

Pokémon	Moveset
(Crypto-) Brutalanda	Dragon tail and tantrum
(Crypto-) Dragoran	Dragon tail and tantrum
Rayquaza	Dragon tail and tantrum
Rameidon	Catapult and hail of stones
(Crypto-) Despotar	Catapult and stone edge
Maxax	Dragon rod and dragon claw
Rihornior	Clay clamp and rock thrower
Dialga	Breath of fire and tantrum
Zekrom	Breath of fire and tantrum
Knakrack	Dragon tail and tantrum

Alternatively, the following mega developments are also suitable against Reshiram:

• Mega Gyarados with dragon tail and tantrum
• Mega Charizard X with breath of fire and dragon claw
• Mega Charizard Y with breath of fire and dragon claw

The best counterattacks against Zekrom

Zekrom is a legendary Dragon and Electric Pokémon. It has a weakness against ice, ground, dragon and fairy attacks. It is best to use the following counterattacks (via pokebattler.com):

Pokémon	Moveset
(Crypto-) Mamutel	Clay bell and avalanche
(Crypto-) Dragoran	Dragon rod and dragon claw
(Crypto-) Brutalanda	Dragon tail and tantrum
Palkia	Dragon Rod and Draco Meteor
Rayquaza	Dragon tail and tantrum
Zekrom	Breath of fire and tantrum
Knakrack	Dragon tail and tantrum
(Crypto-) Guardevoir	Charm and magic shine
Reshiram	Breath of Fire and Draco Meteor
Dialga	Breath of Fire and Draco Meteor

In addition, the following mega developments are suitable:

• Mega Charizard X with breath of fire and dragon claw
• Mega Charizard Y with breath of fire and dragon claw
• Mega Gyarados with dragon tail and tantrum
• Mega-Rexblisar with powder snow and meteorologist

Is the raid lesson with Reshiram and Zekrom worth it?

This is how high your CP is when catching: After the raid you can catch Reshiram and Zekrom with the following WP:

• Reshiram: 2.217 WP – 2.307 WP
  • In wind or sun: 2,771 WP – 2,884 WP
• Zekrom: 2.217 WP – 2.307 WP
  • In wind or rain: 2,771 WP – 2,884 WP

Are there Reshiram and Zekrom as Shiny? Yes, with a bit of luck, both Reshiram and Zekrom can be found in the game in their dazzling form for the first time.

Especially at Zekrom you have to look carefully, because the shimmering specimen only differs from the normal shape by a slight change in the color of the body. You can recognize Shiny Reshiram by the golden stripes.

How strong are you? Both legendary monsters can score with a strong attack and a decent stamina. Reshiram and Zekrom are also some of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. And both can convince in the champions league and are a suitable choice (via pvpoke.com).

For whom is the raid lesson worthwhile? The raid lesson is worth it today for everyone who is looking for a strong Pokémon for raids or the GO battle league. You will find it at both Reshiram and Zekrom.

And even shiny hunters get their money’s worth today, because for the first time you can catch Reshiram and Zekrom in their dazzling form. In addition, the raid lesson is ideal for collecting corresponding candies.

Are you taking part in the raid lesson today? Which of the two monsters are you definitely going to secure? Feel free to write your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

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