Pokemon GO Guzzlord Raid Guide: Best Counters, Moveset, & Shiny Availability

Guzzlord, the powerful Pokemon from the Alola region usually shows up in Pokemon GO as a 5-star raid boss. With its impressive stats and dual Dark and Dragon typing, Guzzlord presents a significant challenge for trainers looking to add this Pokemon to their collection. This guide will cover the best counters, optimal moveset, and shiny availability for Guzzlord in Pokemon GO.

Guzzlord Raid Boss Weaknesses and Resistances

Understanding Guzzlord's weaknesses and resistances is crucial for selecting the most effective counters. As a Dark and Dragon-type Pokemon, Guzzlord is weak against the following types:

• Fairy (2x)
• Bug
• Dragon
• Fighting
• Ice

On the other hand, Guzzlord resists attacks from these types:

• Psychic
• Dark
• Electric
• Fire
• Ghost
• Grass
• Water

It is important to note that Guzzlord receives a weather boost during foggy and windy conditions, making the raid more challenging. When possible, avoid attempting Guzzlord raids in these weather conditions.

Best Counters for Guzzlord Raids

To maximize the chances of success against Guzzlord, trainers should focus on using counters that exploit its weaknesses and have the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) potential. Some of the most effective counters for Guzzlord raids include:

Pokemon		Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Gardevoir		Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Xerneas		Geomancy	Moonblast
Mega Alakazam		Counter	Dazzling Gleam
Togekiss		Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Sylveon		Charm	Dazzling Gleam

Guzzlord's Best Moveset & Shiny Availability

One of the most effective movesets for Guzzlord in Pokemon GO is Dragon Tail as a Fast Move, combined with Dragon Claw and Brutal Swing as Charged Moves. Dragon Tail is a strong Fast Move with decent energy generation, while Dragon Claw is a low-cost Charged Move that allows Guzzlord to deal significant Dragon-type damage.

For a secondary Charged Move, trainers can opt for Brutal Swing or Crunch to provide additional Dark-type coverage. The best part about this moveset is that all the moves benefit from STAB.

Pokemon GO players have the opportunity to encounter a shiny Guzzlord by successfully completing Guzzlord raids. While a shiny encounter is not guaranteed, participating in multiple Guzzlord raids increases the chances of a shiny Guzzlord spawning nearby.