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Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters, and is it possible to solo?

A Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide will be useful for players as the Pocket Monster appears in 3-star raids as part of the Falinks Raid Day. The Formation Pokemon will take over Gyms from 2 pm to 5 pm local time on September 8, 2024. Defeating it will give you a chance to capture Shiny Falinks for the first time in Pokemon GO.

This Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide covers the Pocket Monster's weaknesses as well as the best counters to take it down.

Pokemon GO Falinks raid weaknesses

Falinks in the anime (Image via TPC)
Falinks in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Falinks?

Falinks is a mono Fighting-type creature. This means Psychic-, Fairy-, and Flying-type attacks are super against it and deal 160% extra damage. The creature resists Dark-, Rock-, and Bug-type attacks.

Falinks' stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Falinks has the following stats:

  • Combat Power: 16,974
  • Attack: 193
  • Defense: 170
  • Stamina: 3,600 HP
  • Fast Attacks: Counter and Rock Smash
  • Charged Attacks: Megahorn, Brick Break, Superpower

You get 180 seconds to take down the raid boss once the timer starts. Up to 20 raiders can join each Falinks raid—either in person or using Remote Raid Passes.

Also read: Pokemon GO Falinks Raid Day preparation guide

Best counters to Pokemon GO Falinks raids

Best Flying-type counters to Falinks

  • Mega or regular Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
  • Shadow Moltres with Air Slash and Sky Attack
  • Shadow Staraptor with Gust and Fly
  • Shadow Ho-Oh with Hidden Power (Flying) and Brave Bird
  • Yveltal with Gust and Oblivion Wing

Here's the search string to find the best Flying-type counters in your collection:

  • Flying&@Flying&cp2000-

Best Fairy-type counters to Falinks

  • Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
  • Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
  • Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
  • Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Here's the search string to find the best Fairy-type counters in your collection:

  • Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-

Best Psychic-type counters to Falinks

  • Shadow or regular Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
  • Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
  • Shadow or Mega Gardevoire with Confusion and Psychic
  • Shadow Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Psychic

Here's the search string to find the best Psychic-type counters in your collection:

  • Psychic&@Psychic&cp2000-

Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Falinks raids?

It is possible to take down Falinks raids on your own as long as you have the right creatures on your team and the proper strategy. Check out our guide on how to solo defeat Falinks raids in Pokemon GO.

Pokemon GO Falinks raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Falinks (Image via TPC)
Shiny Falinks (Image via TPC)

The Falinks spawned once you win the raid can have the following CP ranges based on the weather and IVs:

  • No weather boost: 1,278 - 1,347 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
  • Weather boosted (Cloudy): 1,598- 1,683 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IVs for Falinks raids?

The following are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Falinks raids:

  • No weather boost: 1,347 CP
  • Weather boosted (Cloudy): 1,683 CP

Also read: How to get Falinks in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Can Falinks be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Falinks is available in Pokemon GO and can be acquired by winning these raids. Usually, the creature has a 1-in-64 or 1.5625% chance of being shiny, but these chances are boosted to 1-in-10 or 10% during Raid Days.

Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

  • Ditto disguises
  • Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
  • Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
  • Sierra counters
  • Cliff counters
  • Arlo counters
  • Giovanni counters
  • Team GO Rocket Grunts

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