How to solo defeat Oranguru in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

Players wishing to solo defeat Oranguru in Pokemon GO 3-star raids will be happy to know that the creature can be taken down by a single trainer with a variety of attackers. The critter will be available in Gyms as a raid boss between December 10 and 14, 2024, as part of the Young & Wise event.

This article will tell you everything you need to know to solo defeat Oranguru in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

Best counters to solo defeat Oranguru in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

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The best counters to take down Oranguru in Pokemon GO on your own are Mega Tyranitar or Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing. However, there are creatures that can help you take it down without breaking a sweat, even if you are going in as a single trainer.

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Before getting into the other top counters to solo defeat Oranguru in Pokemon GO 3-star raids, take a look at its stats and attributes:

Type: Normal and Psychic
Combat power: 15,797
Attack: 168
Defense: 192
Stamina: 3,600 HP
Fast Moves: Zen Headbutt, Confusion, and Yawn
Charged Moves: Psychic, Future Sight, Foul Play, Brutal Swing, and Trialblaze
Weakness: Dark and Bug

At level 40, the following critters can defeat Oranguru on their own:

Shadow Weavile: Snarl and Foul Play
Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
Mega or Shadow Houndoom: Snarl and Foul Play
Shadow Honchkrow: Snarl and Foul Play
Darkrai: Snarl and Dark Pulse
Hydreigon: Bite and Brutal Swing
Mega or Shadow Pinsir: Bug Bite and X-Scissor
Mega or Shadow Scizor: Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
Shadow Escavalier: Bug Bite and Megahorn
Volcarona: Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Mega Beedrill: Bug Bite and X-Scissor

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Note that this is not an exhaustive list. Additionally, the creatures mentioned here take approximately 130 seconds — without weather boost — to solo defeat Oranguru in Pokemon GO 3-star raids. This is 50 seconds less than the total time allotted to you. If you use critters above level 40 or you have favorable weather, it will take you less time.

Lastly, make sure to carry some Max Revives so you don't have to separately heal and revive your attackers.

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Edited by Niladri Roy