Pokemon GO has recently added Shadow Raids to the game. Niantic regularly adds new updates and events to make the gameplay exciting. Shadow Raids have become one of the most popular additions to the game. This new raid type poses a hard challenge due to its power level.
The Pokemon GO Shadow Monsters have increased damage capacity to their Fast and Charge Attacks. Compared to the increased offensive abilities, their defense is lackluster. One of the Shadow Raid Bosses is Shadow Articuno, and defeating it is a serious challenge. Players need substantial meta-knowledge and carefully selected counters to win against it.
Shadow Articuno Weaknesses and Resistances in Pokemon GO
The legendary Shadow Articuno is a dual Ice and Flying-type monster with a maximum CP of 3450. Its Pokemon GO stat spread comprises 192 Attack, 236 Defense, and 207 Stamina Power. Shadow Articuno’s best move set combines Ice Shard and Ice Beam, resulting in 12.61 DPS.
One should take account of the Shadow Pokemon’s weaknesses and resistances before challenging it. Weak to Electric, Fire, Steel, and mostly Rock-type moves, the monster shows resistance against Ground, Bug, and Grass-type attacks. Players should focus on using the moves it is weak against.
Pokemon GO players can tap into the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) effect to inflict even more damage. If a monster’s innate type and a specific move’s type are the same, the move inflicts increased damage. Taking advantage of this feature can increase one’s odds of winning.
