Pokemon GO Guide: How to Get Blacephalon in Pokemon GO?

Pokemon Go players can now add the Ultra Beast Blacephalon to their collections. This dual Fire and Ghost-type Pokemon will appear in 5-Star Raids for a limited time. To help trainers prepare for the battle, this guide will cover Blacephalon's weaknesses, the best counters to use, and information about its shiny form.

How to Get Blacephalon in Pokemon Go

Blacephalon can only be obtained by defeating it in 5-Star Raids. These Raids will be available in the Western Hemisphere for a specific period. Trainers must gather their strongest Pokemon and work together to take down this powerful Ultra Beast.

Blacephalon's Weaknesses and Counters

As a Fire and Ghost-type Pokemon, Blacephalon has several weaknesses that trainers can exploit. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water, and Dark-type moves. However, trainers should avoid using Poison, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy, Normal, Fighting, and Bug-type attacks, as Blacephalon is resistant to these types.

To successfully defeat Blacephalon, trainers should use Pokemon with the following move sets:

Pokemon	Image	Fast Move	Charged Move
Calyrex (Shadow Rider)		Confusion	Shadow Ball
Chandelure		Hex	Shadow Ball
Darkrai		Snarl	Shadow Ball

Other notable counters include:

• Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
• Shadow Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Rock Wrecker
• Giratina Origin Forme with Shadow Claw and Shadow Force
• Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
• Greninja with Water Shuriken and Hydro Cannon

It is crucial to power up these Pokemon and equip them with the right moves to maximize their effectiveness against Blacephalon.

Shiny Blacephalon Availability

Unfortunately, shiny Blacephalon will not be available during its debut in Pokemon Go. Trainers who enjoy hunting for shiny Pokemon will have to wait for a future event to potentially encounter this rare variant. When released, shiny Blacephalon will have a striking electric blue body instead of its usual white coloration.

Blacephalon's arrival in Pokemon Go Raids presents an exciting challenge for trainers. By understanding its weaknesses and utilizing the best counters, players can increase their chances of success. Remember to coordinate with fellow trainers and take advantage of type match-ups to emerge victorious. While shiny Blacephalon won't be available this time, trainers can still add this unique Ultra Beast to their rosters and prepare for future encounters.