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Raids are a key aspect ofPokemon GOgameplay, offering players the chance to battle against powerful bosses for a chance to capture them and earn rewards. One such boss isTerrakion, a Dual Rock and Fighting Type who makes quite a solid opponent to go up against. As Terrakion has such strength, players need to identify weaknesses and resistances to help them build the best possible team to secure victory.
Raids are consistently rotated and changed with the arrival of newPokemon GOseasons and in-game events. As part ofthe Dual Destiny Season, Terrakion has returned to Raids alongside many other iconic Generation 5 monsters. This is the perfect opportunity for players to go up against the Legendary and add one to their collection, so players will need to plan ahead to ensure their success. A complete breakdown of Terrakion’s key weaknesses and resistances, plus indicators on the best counters, has been outlined in the guide below.
Updated by Grace Black on July 18, 2025:Terrakion has returned alongside other Gen 5 Legendaries to take on the role of Raid Boss throughout the end of the Dual Destiny Season. Due to this, the following Raid Guide has been updated with all the latest information and counters to assist you in battle.
Pokemon GO: Terrakion Weaknesses & Resistances
Terrakion is a powerful Rock/fighting type, which means that players should focus on exploiting its weaknesses toSteel, Psychic, Fighting, Water, Fairy, Grass, andGround Types. This can be done by carefully choosing specimens wielding these attributes or strong moves that share one of these types.
However, players will also want to make a point to avoid wielding Pokemon who hold a Type disadvantage to Terrakion through resistance, so you should avoid utilizing Bug, Fire, Normal, Rock, Poison, and Dark Type monsters or moves at all costs.
In addition to its natural strengths, Terrakion also receives an additional power boost when battling inPartly Cloudy or Cloudy Weather conditionsdue to the Weather Boost mechanic. If players prefer not to put themselves at even the slightest of disadvantages, then they may wish to avoid Raids under such circumstances or locations.
While Weather Boost may increase the frequency of Terrakion appearances in Raids, any Terrakion battling under its relative Weather Boost will receive increased power. Trainers should keep this in mind.
Pokemon GO: Best Counters For Terrakion
Terrakion has aPokemon GOMaximum CP of 4181and a stat spread of260 ATK, 192 DEF, and 209 STA.To successfully overcome such a powerful beast in battle, Trainers will need to carefully select a team of appropriate counters to target Terrakion’s weaknesses. STAB is also another key factor for Trainers to consider when it comes to gaining the upper hand in Raid battles.
STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus)occurs when the move that a move used in battle matches the Type of Pokemon who uses it. On a successful hit, the damage will be amplified, enabling Trainers to use this to their advantage to overcome many foes.
