After its first appearance in the Shadow Raid, players have been curious about Shadow Articuno as it poses a threat and is hard to beat if you don’t know its counter and resistances in Pokemon Go. In this guide, I will provide you with all the essential information you need to know about Shadow Articuno in Pokemon Go.
Shadow Articuno Weaknesses and Resistances
If we look at the Shadow Articuno, it’s an Ice and Flying type with some decent stats, having 236 Defense, 207 Stamina, and an Attack of 192, which makes it challenging to defeat Shadow Articuno. However, you can beat him by knowing his Weaknesses, which gives you a good idea of which Pokemon to use against him. If you are considering using Bug, Ground, or Grass-type attacks against this Pokemon, Remember that this Pokemon is entirely resistant to these attacks. However, it’s best to use four types of attacks:
- Steel Attacks.
- Fire Attacks.
- Electric Attacks.
- Rock Attacks
Shiny Shadow Articuno
There is a chance you can get a Shiny Shadow Articuno. The odds of getting this Pokemon are not in your favor, but a Shiny Shadow Articuno may spawn for you if you’re lucky enough.