Pokemon Go Gengar Raid challenge - When is challenge? How to get Shiny Gengar
POKEMON GO is set to release the Gengar Special Raid Challenge. So when is the Pokemon Go Gengar Raid challenge and how do you get a Shiny Gengar?
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The Pokemon Go Gengar Special Raid Challenge is an exclusive themed raid available for just one day.
It will feature Tier 4 Gengar raids, with a Gengar that knows two exclusive moves: Lick Ghost and Psychic.
The Shiny Gengar will become available to players ups completing the battles.
Developer Niantic have however warned players they will only encounter a Shiny Gengar “if you’re lucky.”
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Event Times:
The Pokemon Go Gengar Raid challenge is scheduled to release on Saturday, November 3.
Asia-Pacific region: 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm JST.
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm UTC.
Americas and Greenland: 11.00 am - 2.00 pm PDT.
Gengar Best counters:
Gengar is a Poison/Ghost-type Pokemon, meaning it is strong against Normal, Fairy, Fighting, Bug, and Grass-type Pokemon.
And it is weak against Dark, Rock, Ghost, and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Here are the best counters against him.
Absol
Absol's Snarl and Dark Pulse combo will damage any Gengar in the Raid Battles.
Exeggutor
Exeggutor possesses Confusion and Psychic, meaning it will be helpful if your Pokemon faint in battle.
Gardevoir
It is armed with Confusion and Shadow Ball moves, making it useful during the raid.
Alakazam
Alakazam can use Confusion and Future Sight against the Gengar.
Latios
Zen Headbutt and Psychic will be capable to beat Gengar.
Metagross
Its Zen Headbutt and Meteor Mash will be effective in the raids.
Groudon
This is a good choice if you use Mud Shot and Earthquake against Gengar.
Tyranitar
This is as a great counter, with its Bite and Crunch good moves against Gengar.
Gengar
Gengar is categorized as a great counter for Gengar. Lick and Shadow Ball are the best combo.
Mewtwo
This is the strongest counter that you can use, especially with Confusion and Shadow Ball.