To effectively beat Gourgeist in Pokémon GO, focus on exploiting its Ghost and Grass typing with powerful Ghost, Dark, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type attacks. Choosing the right counters with strong charge moves will ensure a swift victory.
Understanding Gourgeist's Weaknesses
Gourgeist is a dual-type Ghost and Grass Pokémon. This unique combination gives it several weaknesses that skilled trainers can capitalize on:
- Ghost-type weakness: Gourgeist takes supereffective damage from Ghost and Dark-type moves.
- Grass-type weakness: Gourgeist is vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Bug, Ice, and Poison-type moves.
By targeting these weaknesses, you can maximize your damage output and defeat Gourgeist efficiently, whether in raids or trainer battles.
Top Gourgeist Counters
The most effective Pokémon to use against Gourgeist leverage its elemental weaknesses. Here are the top-tier counters recommended for high damage and survivability:
| Pokémon | Best Fast Attack | Best Charged Attack | Type Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail / Air Slash | Dragon Ascent / Draco Meteor | Flying (Grass weakness), Dragon (Neutral) |
| Shadow Rayquaza | Dragon Tail / Air Slash | Dragon Ascent / Draco Meteor | Flying (Grass weakness), Dragon (Neutral) |
| Shadow Salamence | Dragon Tail | Outrage / Draco Meteor | Flying (Grass weakness), Dragon (Neutral) |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter | Blast Burn / Brave Bird | Fire (Grass weakness), Fighting (Neutral) |
| Mega Charizard Y | Fire Spin | Blast Burn / Overheat | Fire (Grass weakness), Flying (Grass weakness) |
| Mega Salamence | Dragon Tail | Outrage / Draco Meteor | Flying (Grass weakness), Dragon (Neutral) |
Note: Shadow Pokémon deal more damage but also take more damage, making them high-risk, high-reward options.
Strategic Battle Tips
Beyond just choosing the right Pokémon, applying smart battle strategies can significantly improve your chances of victory against Gourgeist:
- Prioritize Type Effectiveness: Always lead with Pokémon that have Ghost, Dark, Fire, Flying, or Ice-type moves.
- Utilize Mega Evolution: Mega Evolved Pokémon provide significant stat boosts and also boost damage for allies of the same type, which is crucial for raid battles.
- Dodge Charge Attacks: If you're using a frail but powerful counter like a Shadow Pokémon, try to dodge Gourgeist's charge attacks to extend your Pokémon's time in battle.
- Team Composition: For raid battles, coordinate with other trainers to ensure a diverse team that covers Gourgeist's weaknesses from multiple angles. A mix of the recommended counters will yield the best results.
- Weather Boosts: Pay attention to in-game weather.
- Windy weather boosts Ghost and Dragon-type moves.
- Sunny/Clear weather boosts Fire-type moves.
- Foggy weather boosts Dark and Ghost-type moves.
- Snow weather boosts Ice-type moves.
- Cloudy weather boosts Fairy, Fighting, and Poison-type moves.
- Partly Cloudy weather boosts Normal and Rock-type moves.
This can enhance your chosen counters' damage output.
By understanding Gourgeist's weaknesses and deploying a well-planned team of powerful counters, you'll be able to defeat it with ease in Pokémon GO.
