Pokemon GO Kartana Raid Guide: How to Catch Shiny Kartana and Best Counters

Kartana is a powerful Pokemon often featured as a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO. This Grass and Steel-type Pokemon is a formidable foe, but with the right strategy and counters, trainers can defeat it and have a chance to catch a Shiny Kartana. This guide will provide a step-by-step approach to defeating Kartana in raids and maximizing the chances of encountering its Shiny form.

Kartana's Weaknesses and Counters

To effectively battle Kartana, it is essential to understand its weaknesses. As a Grass and Steel-type Pokemon, Kartana is particularly vulnerable to Fire and Fighting-type moves. When selecting counters, prioritize Pokemon with these move types to deal the most damage.

Some of the best counters against Kartana include:

Pokemon	Image	Fast Move	Charged Move
Darmanitan (Zen)		Fire Fang	Overheat
Reshiram		Fire Fang (Fire)	Fusion Flare (Fire)
Chandelure		Fire Spin	Overheat

Battling Kartana in Raids

When facing Kartana in a 5-star raid, it is recommended to team up with other trainers to increase the chances of success. Kartana's high attack stat can make it challenging to defeat solo, so having multiple trainers attacking simultaneously is beneficial.

During the battle, focus on using Fire and Fighting-type moves to exploit Kartana's weaknesses. Keep an eye on your Pokemon's health and switch them out if necessary to avoid fainting. If Kartana defeats all your Pokemon, you can rejoin the battle with a new team.

Catching Shiny Kartana

After successfully defeating Kartana in a raid, trainers will have the opportunity to catch it. Shiny Kartana has a distinctive appearance, with a lighter color scheme compared to its regular form. The chances of encountering a Shiny Kartana are higher during specific events, such as the Sizeable Surprises event.

To increase the chances of catching Kartana, use Golden Razz Berries before throwing Poke Balls. Aim for excellent throws to further boost the catch rate. If Kartana breaks free, continue using berries and making well-timed throws until it is caught.

Kartana's Stats and Moveset

Kartana is known for its incredibly high attack stat, making it a powerful choice for raids and battles. Its maximum CP in Pokemon GO is 4156, with an attack stat of 323, a defense stat of 182, and a stamina stat of 139.

The best moveset for Kartana is Razor Leaf as a fast move and Leaf Blade as a charged move. This combination offers the highest DPS (damage per second) and is effective in both raids and PVP battles.