How to beat Uxie in Pokemon GO? Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

Uxie will be appearing in Pokemon GO Raid Hour this Wednesday. This Raid Hour will take place on May 14, 2025, from 6 pm to 7 pm, as per local time. Like all the Lake Guardians, Uxie is locked to a specific region of the world, specifically in the Asia-Pacific region. Having a guide to catch this rare Legendary Pokemon will help players should they attempt this Raid.

In this article, we will look at the best counters to Uxie in Pokemon GO raids. Additionally, we will provide information about its shiny odds, its CP values, and whether or not it can be defeated by a single player.

Best counters to Pokemon GO Uxie raids

Players should consider the following Pokemon to counter Uxie in raids:

Check out the current Pokemon GO raid bosses that you can encounter in-game

Dawn Wings Necrozma
Mega Houndoom
Mega Tyranitar
Shadow Tyranitar
Mega Gengar

Uxie in Pokemon Evolutions (Image via TPC)

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Additionally, here's a breakdown of Uxie's counters by type:

Best Dark-type counters to Uxie

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Tyranitar (Mega/Shadow/Regular)	Bite	Brutal Swing
Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play
Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play
Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing

Best Ghost-type counters to Uxie

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Gengar	Lick	Shadow Ball
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Shadow Claw	Moongeist Beam
Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball
Shadow Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball

Best Bug-type counters to Uxie

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Heracross	Struggle Bug	Megahorn
Mega/Shadow Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor
Mega/Shadow Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor
Pheromosa	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz
Volcarona	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz

The following search strings will give you the best counters to Uxie that are currently in your collection:

Dark&@Dark&cp2000-
Ghost&@Ghost&cp2000-
Dark&@Dark&cp2000-

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What is strong against Pokemon GO Uxie raids?

The attacks of the following types are super effective against Uxie:

Dark
Ghost
Bug

What are Uxie's resistances?

Psychic
Fighting

Use our Pokemon GO Type Calculator to better understand Uxie's offensive matchups.

Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Uxie raids?

Uxie is very difficult to defeat in a solo raid. This is because of its high Stamina in raids, which is a lot for a single player to overcome with just their team.

What are the odds of getting a Shiny Uxie from Pokemon GO raids?

The odds of getting a Shiny Uxie from a Raid are about 1 in 20. These odds are not boosted for this Raid Hour, so only lucky players will have a chance to get a Shiny Uxie.

Uxie 100% CP from Pokemon GO raids (Hundo CP)

Without a weather boost, a max CP Uxie will be at 1442 CP. When the weather is windy, a max CP Uxie will be 1803 CP.

Here is a breakdown of Uxie's minimum and maximum CP from raids:

No weather boost: 1,370-1,442 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Windy): 1,712-1,803 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

Pokemon GO Uxie raid boss stats and moves

CP: 35,356
Attack: 156
Defense: 270
Stamina: 15,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Confusion and Extrasensory
Charged Attacks: Future Sight, Thunder, and Swift

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About the author

Akash Sil is an Esports and Gaming writer at Sportskeeda with a focus on covering Pokemon — a world he says he wouldn't mind living in, "alongside the wonderful creatures ranging from cute to dangerous."

Despite earning a Masters of Applied Chemistry, a passion for writing and a desire to be part of the gaming industry steered him towards this role. Among industry notables, he is inspired by Jason Schreier's investigative journalism.

In his spare time, Akash enjoys reading comic books.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar