How to solo defeat Shadow Gurdurr in Pokemon GO 3-star Shadow Raids

Players wishing to solo defeat Shadow Gurdurr in Pokemon GO 3-star Shadow Raids would be happy to know that the creature can be taken down by a single trainer. The creature will be available in battles from May 14 - 18, 2025, as part of the Crown Clash: Taken Over event.

You need appropriate Pocket Monsters to defeat this raid boss, and the task won't be easy. This guide provides the best counters to use against Shadow Gurgurr in Pokemon GO to take it down as a solo raider.

Note: The list in this article is not exhaustive. You might come up with a different strategy that works.

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Best counters and strategy to solo defeat Shadow Gurdurr in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

The best counters to take down Shadow Gurdurr raids on your own are Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Alakazam, and Mega Gallade. As long as these creatures are powered up to Level 30, you should be good to go.

Here's a detailed list of the best counters to Shadow Gurdurr, along with the appropriate moveset:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent
Shadow Mewtwo	Confusion	Psystrike
Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic
Mega Gallade	Confusion	Psychic
Mega Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic
Mewtwo	Confusion	Psystrike
Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Psychic
Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Psycho Cut	Moongeist Beam
Apex Shadow Lugia	Extrasensory	Aeroblast+
Shadow Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic
Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Fly
Shadow Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Psychic
Lunala	Confusion	Psychic
Mega Latias	Zen Headbutt	Psychic

You should also know the stats and moves Shadow Gurdurr can use:

Type: Fighting
Combat Power: 14,281
Attack: 180 (+20%) [This goes up by 85% when the raid boss is Enraged]
Defense: 134 (-20%) [This goes up 300% when the raid boss is Enraged]
Stamina: 3,600 HP
Fast Attacks: Low Kick and Poison Jab
Charged Attacks: Low Kick, Brick Break, and Stone Edge

When trying to solo defeat Shadow Gurdurr in Pokemon GO, make sure to pre-build your team. If you have a Mega Rayquaza, make sure to keep it in your battle party even if you don't use it, as it will give your Flying- and Psychic-type attacks a damage boost.

Do not bother using Purified Gems on the raid boss as you won't be able to subdue it as a solo raider. Instead, carry plenty of healing items and play from an area with a stable network so that you can battle without lag.

This is everything you need to know to solo defeat Shadow Gurdurr in Pokemon GO 3-star Shadow Raids.

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Edited by Abhipsito Das