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Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, catch CPs, and more
Falinks (Image via The Pokemon Company) A Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide will help trainers defeat this creature in the raids. Falinks arrives in Pokemon GO as a Tier 3 raid boss, and trainers can encounter its shiny variant starting September 8, 2024. This Fighting-type Pokemon has decent bulk, meaning unprepared players might struggle unless they're at a high level. This Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide covers everything you need to know to take it down efficiently and maximize your catch chances. Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Weaknesses and resistances Falinks is a pure Fighting-type Pokemon, making it vulnerable to three specific attack types while resisting others. Falinks is Weak to: - Psychic - Flying - Fairy Falinks Resists: - Bug - Dark - Rock Since Falinks is boosted by Cloudy weather, expect tougher battles during those conditions. Best counters to defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO The top counters leverage Falinks' weaknesses, with Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Mewtwo, and Rayquaza leading the charge. Below is a breakdown of the best attackers, their ideal movesets, and performance metrics. DO NOT Use Falinks in the Go Battle Great League, Because… Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Top counters to use in this battle Rank Attacker Fast Move Charge Move Faints TTW 1 Mega Rayquaza Air Slash (Flying) Dragon Ascent (Flying) 1 64s 2 Shadow Mewtwo Psycho Cut (Psychic) Psystrike (Psychic) 2 75s 3 Rayquaza Air Slash (Flying) Dragon Ascent (Flying) 2 83s 4 Dawn Wings Necrozma Psycho Cut (Psychic) Moongeist Beam (Ghost) 1 98s 5 Mega Alakazam Psycho Cut (Psychic) Future Sight (Psychic) 3 83s Budget-friendly counters to use against Falinks in Pokemon GO If you lack legendaries or megas, these non-shadow and non-mega options still perform well: - Mewtwo (Psycho Cut + Psystrike) - Gardevoir (Confusion + Dazzling Gleam) - Togekiss (Air Slash + Aerial Ace) Falinks stats and catch CP in Pokemon GO Falinks has moderate stats, making it manageable with the right counters. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Topped the list of my girlfriend's favorite wardrobe Wardrobe | Search Ads Undo Base stats of Falinks - Max CP (Level 40): 2357 - Max CP (Level 50): 2665 - Attack: 193 - Defense: 170 - HP: 163 Catch CP ranges of Falinks in Pokemon GO - Normal (Level 20): 1278 – 1347 - Weather-boosted (Level 25): 1598 – 1683 Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Moveset and battle tips Falinks can use the following moves in battle: Fast moves - Counter (Fighting) - Rock Smash (Fighting) Charged moves - Superpower (Fighting) - Brick Break (Fighting) - Megahorn (Bug) Most of its moves are Fighting-type, so Psychic and Fairy types will resist them. However, watch out for Megahorn if you're using Psychic attackers, as Bug moves deal super-effective damage. Battle strategy to defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO - Prioritize Flying and Fairy types to avoid Fighting-type resistance. - Dodge charge moves to extend your team's survivability. - Avoid using Dark, Bug, or Rock types, as they'll take reduced damage. Final tips for catching Falinks in Pokemon GO - Use Golden Razz Berries for higher catch success. - Aim for Excellent throws to maximize catch chances. - Raid with friends to earn extra Premier Balls. Also read: Pokemon GO Instrumental wonders event preparation guide: All bonuses, schedule, ticket details, raid bosses, collection challenge, and more With the right counters and strategy, Falinks shouldn't pose too much trouble. Happy raiding!
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to beat Leader Cliff in Pokemon GO (May 2025) – Full lineup, phases, best counters, and more
Leader Cliff in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic) Leader Cliff remains one of the toughest Team GO Rocket opponents in Pokemon Go. With his May 2025 lineup now confirmed, trainers need the right counters to secure victory. This guide covers his current team, weaknesses, and the best strategies to defeat him. Leader Cliff's Pokemon GO lineup (May 2025) Cliff's battles follow a three-phase structure, starting with Shadow Cubone. His second and third phases feature randomized picks from a pool of powerful Shadow Pokemon. Here's his current lineup: Phase 1: Shadow Cubone Cliff always opens with Shadow Cubone. Phase 2: Random selection - Shadow Machoke - Shadow Annihilape - Shadow Marowak Phase 3: Random selection - Shadow Machamp - Shadow Crobat - Shadow Tyranitar How to beat Cliff in Pokemon GO (May 2025) Success hinges on exploiting type weaknesses. Below are the best counters for each phase, including accessible options for trainers without maxed-out legendaries. Leader Cliff Pokemon GO counters: Phase 1 (Cubone) Shadow Cubone is a Ground-type, weak to Grass, Ice, and Water. Avoid Electric, Poison, and Rock moves. Best Counters Fast Move Charged Move Primal Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter Frenzy Plant Mega Swampert Water Gun Hydro Cannon Shaymin (Sky Forme) Magical Leaf Grass Knot Gyarados Waterfall Hydro Pump Leader Cliff Pokemon GO counters: Phase 2 How to Beat Cliff in Pokémon GO 2025? Shadow Marowak Marowak shares Cubone's Ground-type weaknesses. Best Counters Fast Move Charged Move Primal Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse Kartana Razor Leaf Leaf Blade Mewtwo Psycho Cut Ice Beam Shadow Machoke This Fighting-type is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic. Best Counters Fast Move Charged Move Mega Rayquaza Air Slash Dragon Ascent Shadow Mewtwo Confusion Psystrike Mega Gardevoir Confusion Psychic Shadow Annihilape A Fighting/Ghost-type, weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, and Psychic. Best Counters Fast Move Charged Move Mega Gengar Lick Shadow Ball Dawn Wings Necrozma Psycho Cut Moongeist Beam Mega Alakazam Confusion Psychic Leader Cliff Pokemon GO counters: Phase 3 Shadow Tyranitar This Rock/Dark-type fears Fighting, Water, and Grass. Best Counters Fast Move Charged Move Mega Lucario Force Palm Aura Sphere Conkeldurr Counter Dynamic Punch Mega Heracross Counter Close Combat Shadow Crobat The Poison/Flying-type is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. Best Counters Fast Move Charged Move Mewtwo Psycho Cut Psystrike Rampardos Smack Down Rock Slide Magnezone Spark Wild Charge Shadow Machamp Another Fighting-type, weak to Flying and Psychic. Best Counters Fast Move Charged Move Rayquaza Air Slash Dragon Ascent Lugia Extrasensory Aeroblast+ Gallade Confusion Psychic Best team to beat Leader Cliff in Pokemon GO A balanced team covering multiple weaknesses works best: 1. Mega Gardevoir – Counters Machoke, Machamp, and Tyranitar. 2. Shadow Mewtwo – Handles Annihilape, Crobat, and Machamp. 3. Mega Sceptile – Melts Cubone and Marowak. How to find Leader Cliff in Pokemon GO 1. Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts to collect Mysterious Components. 2. Assemble a Rocket Radar. 3. Use the radar to locate Cliff at PokeStops or in balloons. Winning grants a Shadow Cubone and rewards like Stardust, Rare Candy, or a Charged TM. Also read: How to beat Leader Sierra in Pokemon GO (May 2025) – Full lineup, phases, and best counters For more boss guides, check our updated articles on Giovanni, Sierra, and Arlo. Bookmark this page—we'll update it after the May 14 Team Rocket Takeover!
