Pokémon GO Shadow Inkay Tier 1 Raid: Best Counters & DPS Ranking

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🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)

Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.

Shadow Inkay — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)

All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Heracross. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn127.261.5
2Mega PinsirMega
Pinsir

BugFlyingMega
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor105.353.5
3Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor104.941.1
4Mega ScizorMega
Scizor

BugSteelMega
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor93.556.4
5Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn78.738.7
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam76.145.3
7Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega
BugFury Cutter / GrassFrenzy Plant*68.330.1
8Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*68.046.0
9Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*64.742.6
10Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega
FightingCounter* / FairyDazzling Gleam*61.326.4
11Mega DiancieMega
Diancie

RockFairyMega
RockRock Throw / FairyMoonblast60.936.3
12Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere59.130.2
13Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere58.231.6
14Mega GalladeMega
Gallade

PsychicFightingMega
FairyCharm / FightingClose Combat55.728.9
15Mega BanetteMega
Banette

GhostMega
GhostHex / FairyDazzling Gleam55.220.4
16Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*54.238.2
17Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*54.138.1
18Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball54.023.4
19Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*53.832.6
20Mega LatiasMega
Latias

DragonPsychicMega
FairyCharm / FightingAura Sphere53.030.6
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)

Shadow Inkay is a shadow tier 1 raid boss. Weak to . Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Mega Heracross. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Pheromosa.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1PheromosaPheromosa
BugFightingLegendary
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz114.027.2
2Shadow VikavoltshadowShadow Vikavolt
BugElectricShadow
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor105.348.6
3Shadow EscavaliershadowShadow Escavalier
BugSteelShadow
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn100.847.0
4Shadow PinsirshadowShadow Pinsir
BugShadow
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor98.938.7
5VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz96.446.5
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Shadow AccelgorshadowShadow Accelgor
BugShadow
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz95.931.6
7Shadow ScizorshadowShadow Scizor
BugSteelShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor95.843.4
8Shadow ScythershadowShadow Scyther
BugFlyingShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz*95.635.3
9Shadow ScolipedeshadowShadow Scolipede
BugPoisonShadow
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn92.831.7
10HeracrossHeracross
BugFighting
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn90.837.8
11KartanaKartana
GrassSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor90.837.7
12Shadow GalvantulashadowShadow Galvantula
BugElectricShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz89.032.9
13VikavoltVikavolt
BugElectric
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor88.743.2
14EscavalierEscavalier
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn85.448.0
15YanmegaYanmega
BugFlying
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz85.439.5
16KleavorKleavor
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.240.9
17Genesect BurnGenesect Burn
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.048.0
18Genesect ChillGenesect Chill
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.048.0
19Genesect DouseGenesect Douse
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.048.0
20GenesectGenesect
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.048.0
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Genesect Shock.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Genesect ShockGenesect Shock
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.048.0
2FrosmothFrosmoth
IceBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz84.035.1
3PinsirPinsir
Bug
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor82.934.2
4ScytherScyther
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz*80.934.7
5AccelgorAccelgor
Bug
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz80.730.0
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6CentiskorchCentiskorch
FireBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz80.540.2
7ScizorScizor
BugSteel
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor80.238.5
8ScolipedeScolipede
BugPoison
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn78.331.1
9DurantDurant
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor76.239.5
10GolisopodGolisopod
BugWater
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor75.239.5
11GalvantulaGalvantula
BugElectric
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz74.431.9
12NinjaskNinjask
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz73.921.3
13LokixLokix
BugDark
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz73.430.8
14LeavannyLeavanny
BugGrass
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor72.425.9
15BeautiflyBeautifly
BugFlying
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz69.719.2
16XerneasXerneas
FairyLegendary
FairyGeomancy* / BugMegahorn69.647.6
17MothimMothim
BugFlying
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz69.020.7
18SamurottSamurott
Water
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn68.737.1
19RibombeeRibombee
BugFairy
BugStruggle Bug / BugBug Buzz68.226.4
20Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword
FairySteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / FairyPlay Rough67.855.7
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)

Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Nidoking.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / BugMegahorn67.133.5
2VenomothVenomoth
BugPoison
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz66.824.7
3CrustleCrustle
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor64.836.4
4ButterfreeButterfree
BugFlying
BugBug Bite* / BugBug Buzz62.620.9
5AbsolAbsol
Dark
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn62.329.7
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6VivillonVivillon
BugFlying
BugStruggle Bug / BugBug Buzz61.420.2
7AriadosAriados
BugPoison
BugInfestation / BugMegahorn61.021.6
8KricketuneKricketune
Bug
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz60.619.5
9BeedrillBeedrill
BugPoison
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor60.020.3
10ParasectParasect
BugGrass
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor59.317.0
11LarvestaLarvesta
BugFire
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz58.916.2
12Rapidash GalarianRapidash Galarian
PsychicFairy
FairyFairy Wind / BugMegahorn58.026.0
13MasquerainMasquerain
BugFlying
BugInfestation / BugSilver Wind57.723.5
14VespiquenVespiquen
BugFlying
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz57.225.2
15SneaslerSneasler
FightingPoison
PoisonPoison Jab / BugX-Scissor56.929.1
16GardevoirGardevoir
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam56.331.3
17HattereneHatterene
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam56.324.5
18KingambitKingambit
DarkSteel
DarkSnarl / BugX-Scissor56.041.3
19MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*55.729.3
20LurantisLurantis
Grass
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor55.523.8

🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)

Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.

Shadow Inkay — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)

Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Heracross. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn127.266.1
2Mega ScizorMega
Scizor

BugSteelMega
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor93.559.7
3Mega PinsirMega
Pinsir

BugFlyingMega
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor105.358.0
4Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*64.747.6
5Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam76.147.1
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*68.045.4
7Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn78.741.5
8Mega TyranitarMega
Tyranitar

RockDarkMega
RockSmack Down* / DarkBrutal Swing46.639.7
9Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*54.237.3
10Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*54.137.3
11Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
BugBug Bite* / BugX-Scissor104.936.9
12Mega DiancieMega
Diancie

RockFairyMega
RockRock Throw / FairyMoonblast60.936.3
13Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake52.936.2
14Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingFly52.135.5
15Mega DragoniteMega
Dragonite

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*48.934.0
16Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*53.832.6
17Mega GyaradosMega
Gyarados

WaterDarkMega
DarkBite / WaterHydro Pump43.232.4
18Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere58.231.6
19Mega SwampertMega
Swampert

WaterGroundMega
WaterWater Gun / WaterHydro Cannon*46.431.2
20Mega LatiasMega
Latias

DragonPsychicMega
FairyCharm / FightingAura Sphere53.030.6
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)

Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Shadow Escavalier.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Shadow EscavaliershadowShadow Escavalier
BugSteelShadow
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn100.854.0
2VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz96.453.1
3EscavalierEscavalier
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn85.451.3
4Shadow ScizorshadowShadow Scizor
BugSteelShadow
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor95.851.3
5Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword
FairySteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / FairyPlay Rough67.851.0
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Genesect BurnGenesect Burn
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.051.0
7Genesect ChillGenesect Chill
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.051.0
8Genesect DouseGenesect Douse
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.051.0
9GenesectGenesect
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.051.0
10Genesect ShockGenesect Shock
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.051.0
11XerneasXerneas
FairyLegendary
FairyGeomancy* / BugMegahorn69.645.2
12KartanaKartana
GrassSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor90.844.9
13KingambitKingambit
DarkSteel
DarkSnarl / BugX-Scissor56.044.9
14ScizorScizor
BugSteel
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor80.244.8
15Shadow VikavoltshadowShadow Vikavolt
BugElectricShadow
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor105.344.6
16GolisopodGolisopod
BugWater
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor75.242.5
17DurantDurant
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor76.242.0
18Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield
FightingSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelBehemoth Bash59.141.3
19KleavorKleavor
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor85.240.7
20Shadow HeatranshadowShadow Heatran
FireSteelShadow
BugBug Bite / FireFire Blast62.440.2
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Vikavolt.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1VikavoltVikavolt
BugElectric
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor88.740.0
2CentiskorchCentiskorch
FireBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz80.539.9
3HeracrossHeracross
BugFighting
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn90.839.3
4EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
PoisonPoison Jab / DragonDynamax Cannon*62.438.6
5YanmegaYanmega
BugFlying
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz85.438.5
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6RegigigasRegigigas
NormalLegendary
NormalHidden Power / NormalCrush Grip*58.438.3
7Enamorus TherianEnamorus Therian
FairyFlyingLegendary
FairyFairy Wind / FairyDazzling Gleam59.236.3
8PrimarinaPrimarina
WaterFairy
FairyCharm / FairyMoonblast52.836.0
9TogekissTogekiss
FairyFlying
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam53.535.7
10CrustleCrustle
BugRock
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor64.835.7
11ZacianZacian
FairyLegendary
DarkSnarl / FairyPlay Rough53.135.5
12SylveonSylveon
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam48.835.4
13FrosmothFrosmoth
IceBug
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz84.035.1
14Kyurem BlackKyurem Black
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / IceFreeze Shock58.835.1
15ScytherScyther
BugFlying
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz*80.934.7
16SamurottSamurott
Water
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn68.734.6
17Tapu LeleTapu Lele
PsychicFairyLegendary
GhostAstonish / FairyNature’s Madness*59.034.3
18PinsirPinsir
Bug
BugBug Bite / BugX-Scissor82.934.2
19HeatranHeatran
FireSteelLegendary
BugBug Bite / FireFire Blast52.734.2
20TinkatonTinkaton
FairySteel
FairyFairy Wind / SteelGigaton Hammer*49.334.2
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)

Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Nidoking.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / BugMegahorn67.133.5
2BisharpBisharp
DarkSteel
DarkSnarl / BugX-Scissor54.433.0
3FlorgesFlorges
Fairy
FairyFairy Wind / FairyMoonblast46.832.7
4GalvantulaGalvantula
BugElectric
BugFury Cutter / BugBug Buzz74.431.9
5RhydonRhydon
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / BugMegahorn*49.031.7
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
DarkFairy
DarkSucker Punch / FairyPlay Rough47.631.4
7GardevoirGardevoir
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam56.331.3
8ScolipedeScolipede
BugPoison
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn78.331.1
9LokixLokix
BugDark
BugBug Bite / BugBug Buzz73.430.8
10AccelgorAccelgor
Bug
BugInfestation / BugBug Buzz80.730.0
11DrapionDrapion
PoisonDark
BugInfestation / BugFell Stinger46.230.0
12AbsolAbsol
Dark
DarkSnarl / BugMegahorn62.329.7
13MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*55.729.3
14SneaslerSneasler
FightingPoison
PoisonPoison Jab / BugX-Scissor56.929.1
15GranbullGranbull
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough50.528.8
16TyranitarTyranitar
RockDark
DarkBite / DarkBrutal Swing38.528.4
17GarchompGarchomp
DragonGround
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake41.628.0
18HydreigonHydreigon
DarkDragon
DarkBite / DarkBrutal Swing*38.827.8
19Ninetales AlolanNinetales Alolan
IceFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam41.527.3
20DragoniteDragonite
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*43.027.0
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