2025. 8. 22. 16:30ㆍPokemon GO Tips/Pokemon GO Raid Guides
Hey there, Trainers!
Are you ready for tonight's Zamazenta Raid Hour? This whole "Dark Skies" week has been an awesome warm-up for the main event this weekend: the epic Eternatus Raid!
But once the GO Fest Finale dust settles, what's next? Surprisingly, the real long-term grind begins next week on Monday, August 25th. It's time to talk about the next legendary raid boss, and this Pokémon GO Necrozma guide has everything you need to know.
Why This Necrozma Raid is a HUGE Long-Term Investment
First things first: this isn't just another Pokédex entry. Catching a good Necrozma now is a critical investment for the future. Why? Because of its incredible fusion ability!
Down the road, you'll be able to fuse Necrozma with Solgaleo and Lunala to create two insanely powerful forms: Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma. The Necrozma you catch next week will be the base for these future top-tier attackers, so you don't want to miss out!
The Pro-Player Goal: Why You Need TWO High-IV Necrozma
If this is a long-term investment, you'll want the best one possible, right? That means hunting for a high-IV Necrozma is the main goal of this raid week.
But here's the pro-tip: a true master trainer will be hunting for TWO of them! 🤯
That's right! You'll need one high-IV Necrozma to create the perfect Dusk Mane form and a second high-IV Necrozma for the perfect Dawn Wings form. It’s a huge challenge, but it’s the ultimate goal for players who want the best of both worlds.
Best Pokémon GO Necrozma Counters (August 2025)
- So, what should you use in your Necrozma raid party? Necrozma is a Psychic type, making it weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark type attacks. Here are the best counters to bring to the fight.
Mega Tyranitar / Shadow Tyranitar
- The undisputed king of Dark-types. It double-resists Necrozma's Psychic moves while hitting back with super-effective Dark-type attacks. It’s the perfect combination of power and defense.
Mega Gengar
- A glass cannon with insane Attack. It will deal massive Ghost-type damage to Necrozma's weakness, but since it's also weak to Psychic moves, expert dodging is a must!
Hydreigon
- Its Community Day move, Brutal Swing, is still an incredibly powerful Dark-type attack. Its Dragon/Dark typing also gives it a useful resistance to Psychic moves, making it a safe and strong dealer.
Eternatus
- While it doesn't hit for super-effective damage, its stats are so high that its Dragon-type moves still pack a huge punch. It also tanks Psychic moves very well.
Zacian (Crowned Sword)
- One of the best generalist attackers in the game. Its raw power can often outperform super-effective counters, and its Steel typing gives it a handy resistance to Psychic attacks.
Dynamax Latios
- A powerful Dragon-type attacker. Its own Psychic typing gives it a double resistance to Necrozma's Psychic moves, making it a very safe and reliable choice to deal consistent damage.
So, while you're enjoying the epic Eternatus raids this weekend, start checking your storage and preparing your teams for the next big challenge. The future of your battle roster depends on the Necrozma raids starting next week!