2025. 8. 18. 10:47ㆍPokemon GO Tips/Pokemon GO Raid Guides
Hey there, Trainers!
The second wave of the "Dark Skies" event is here, and it's a massive nostalgia bomb! For the next 48 hours (Aug 19-20), the original Legendary Birds from Kanto are back in the skies, and the punk-rock Pokémon Toxtricity is crashing the party in 4-star raids.
This is a huge opportunity to catch some of the most iconic Pokémon in the franchise. Ready to build the perfect "1 Dealer, 2 Tanks" team for each of them?
Let's dive into this ultimate Pokémon GO guide!
❄️ Dynamax Articuno (Ice/Flying)
- Weaknesses: Rock (4x), Steel, Fire, Electric
- The Strategy: Articuno's 4x weakness to Rock is a trap if you're not careful, but its Ice/Flying typing gives us clear paths to victory.
Damage Dealer
🔥 Gigantamax Charizard
While you can't hit the Rock weakness with a G-Max move, Charizard's Fire-type 'G-Max Wildfire' is the next best thing. It hits another of Articuno's weaknesses and deals massive damage that will melt the icy bird.
Recommended Tanks
🛡️ Zamazenta (MVP Tank)
This is the perfect shield for this fight. Zamazenta resists both Ice-type and Rock-type attacks, meaning it can tank Articuno's standard moves and the super-effective moves your teammates might be using.
🛡️ Zacian:
A very solid second choice. Zacian also resists Ice attacks and has the high stats needed to be a durable wall while your Charizard does the heavy lifting.
⚡️ Dynamax Zapdos (Electric/Flying)
- Weaknesses: Ice, Rock
- The Strategy: Zapdos is powerful, but its weaknesses are easy to exploit with the right team.
Damage Dealer
🌊 Gigantamax Lapras
Lapras is the perfect counter here. Its powerful 'G-Max Resonance' will hit for super-effective Ice damage. Plus, its Water/Ice typing means it isn't weak to Zapdos's Electric attacks, allowing it to stay in the fight longer.
Recommended Tanks
🛡️ Zamazenta (Top Tier)
Once again, Zamazenta is a top-tier choice, resisting both of Zapdos's weaknesses (Ice and Rock). It's the hard counter you want on your team.
❤️ Snorlax/Blissey
If you need a second tank, these HP sponges are fantastic. They take only neutral damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock moves, making them incredibly safe and reliable walls.
🔥 Dynamax Moltres (Fire/Flying)
- Weaknesses: Rock (4x), Water, Electric
- The Strategy: That 4x weakness to Rock is tempting, but Water-type attackers are our best bet here.
Damage Dealers
💧 Gigantamax Inteleon (Top Priority)
Time to bring out the big water guns! Inteleon offers the highest Water-type DPS in the game and will douse Moltres's flames with ease.
💧 Gigantamax Blastoise
A slightly bulkier, but still very powerful, alternative to Inteleon.
Recommended Tanks
🛡️ Zamazenta
A great choice, as it resists the deadly Rock-type moves that many players will be using against Moltres.
🌊 Gigantamax Lapras (MVP All-Rounder)
Lapras is the star of this raid. It double-resists Fire moves, making it an unmovable wall that also hits back for super-effective Water damage. A must-have on your team.
⭐ 4-Star: Dynamax Toxtricity (Electric/Poison)
⭐ 4-Star: Dynamax Toxtricity (Electric/Poison)
- Weaknesses: Ground (4x), Psychic
Damage Dealers
⭐ Gigantamax Gengar
There are currently no available Dynamax Pokémon that can exploit Toxtricity's critical 4x Ground weakness. Therefore, the best strategy is to use the 'generalist dealer' with the highest pure damage, even if it doesn't hit a weakness. Gengar, with the overwhelming power of 'G-Max Terror,' is the perfect Pokémon for this role.
Recommended Tanks
🛡️ Gigantamax Venusaur (Top Priority), Zacian/Zamazenta.
Venusaur is the perfect shield, resisting both of Toxtricity's Electric and Poison STAB moves. A true hard counter.
Spend the next two days catching these legends, shiny hunt for Skwovet and Wooloo between raids, and show everyone you're a true Kanto master!