
🔥 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 Moltres — ⚡ Top 12 aura-matched Megas
Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Aerodactyl.
⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 45.3 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 33.1 | 8.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 25.7 | 6.3 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 23.4 | 6.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 21.1 | 5.9 |
Show ranks 6-12 (remaining 7)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Pidgeot | 20.8 | 3.5 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 19.0 | 3.8 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Camerupt | 18.9 | 4.4 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 18.8 | 7.1 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 17.1 | 2.7 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Charizard X | 16.2 | 3.8 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 9.9 | 1.2 |
Shadow Moltres — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Diancie. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 52.3 | 12.9 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 47.1 | 18.3 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 45.3 | 9.9 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 36.7 | 13.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Aggron | 36.2 | 10.7 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 34.0 | 10.9 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 33.1 | 8.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Manectric | 31.7 | 6.2 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 31.4 | 9.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 31.4 | 12.8 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 29.3 | 6.1 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 28.7 | 10.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 28.6 | 5.7 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 25.7 | 6.3 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 23.9 | 4.8 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 23.5 | 4.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 23.4 | 6.6 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 22.8 | 9.7 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 22.8 | 3.3 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Glalie | 22.6 | 3.0 |
Shadow Moltres — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Shadow Moltres is a shadow legendary raid boss. Weak to Rock, Water, Electric. 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: Shadow Rampardos. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Shadow Rampardos.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Shadow Rampardos | 52.5 | 9.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Shadow Tyrantrum | 50.1 | 13.2 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 47.2 | 16.7 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Gigalith | 47.0 | 11.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Tyranitar | 45.8 | 13.0 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Glimmora | 45.5 | 11.7 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Rampardos | 44.4 | 8.8 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Tyrantrum | 42.3 | 13.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Shadow Aggron | 42.1 | 11.7 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Shadow Aerodactyl | 41.3 | 6.2 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Shadow Aurorus | 41.1 | 7.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Gigalith | 40.4 | 11.7 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Shadow Golem | 40.3 | 12.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Shadow Landorus | 40.1 | 8.2 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 39.9 | 16.8 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Terrakion | 39.2 | 14.5 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Shadow Omastar | 38.7 | 9.7 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 38.2 | 12.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Regieleki | 38.1 | 6.3 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Shadow Crustle | 38.0 | 5.7 |
Shadow Moltres — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Lycanroc Dusk.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Lycanroc Dusk | 36.7 | 7.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Lycanroc | 36.6 | 7.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Aggron | 35.8 | 11.1 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Stonjourner | 35.2 | 10.3 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Lycanroc Midnight | 35.0 | 8.1 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Thundurus Therian | 34.8 | 5.3 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Aerodactyl | 34.7 | 6.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Aurorus | 34.7 | 7.4 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Stakataka | 33.9 | 10.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Golem Alolan | 33.7 | 9.4 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Golem | 33.7 | 11.8 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Landorus | 33.6 | 8.0 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Omastar | 33.0 | 9.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Crustle | 31.6 | 5.3 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Sudowoodo | 31.5 | 7.3 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Xurkitree | 31.4 | 5.8 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Kleavor | 30.8 | 4.7 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Diancie | 30.5 | 8.3 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Zekrom | 30.0 | 9.2 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Regirock | 29.4 | 11.4 |
Shadow Moltres — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Klawf.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Klawf | 29.4 | 7.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Archeops | 29.3 | 4.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Glimmet | 28.9 | 3.6 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Arcanine Hisuian | 28.8 | 6.3 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Lunatone | 28.2 | 6.8 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Solrock | 28.2 | 6.8 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Clawitzer | 28.1 | 6.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Carracosta | 27.8 | 8.2 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Boldore | 27.5 | 5.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Graveler Alolan | 26.9 | 5.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Graveler | 26.9 | 6.7 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Quaquaval | 26.9 | 7.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Greninja | 26.7 | 5.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Electivire | 26.5 | 5.2 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Kingler | 26.1 | 5.4 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Garganacl | 26.1 | 8.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Inteleon | 25.7 | 5.1 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Kabutops | 25.6 | 6.6 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mienshao | 25.5 | 4.5 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Cursola | 25.3 | 4.8 |
🛡️ 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 Moltres — ⚡ Top 12 aura-matched Megas (by Sustained DPS)
Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Aerodactyl.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 45.3 | 12.8 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 33.1 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 18.8 | 7.1 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 23.4 | 6.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 25.7 | 6.3 |
Show ranks 6-12 (remaining 7)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 21.1 | 5.9 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Camerupt | 18.9 | 4.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 19.0 | 3.8 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Charizard X | 16.2 | 3.8 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Pidgeot | 20.8 | 3.5 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 17.1 | 2.7 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 9.9 | 1.2 |
Shadow Moltres — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)
Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Tyranitar. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 47.1 | 19.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 52.3 | 13.6 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 45.3 | 12.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 36.7 | 12.5 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Aggron | 36.2 | 10.3 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 31.4 | 9.6 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 31.4 | 9.6 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 34.0 | 9.6 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 28.7 | 9.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 33.1 | 9.4 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 22.8 | 7.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Slowbro | 22.3 | 7.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 18.8 | 7.1 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 18.8 | 7.1 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 21.1 | 6.8 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 23.4 | 6.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 21.6 | 6.4 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 25.7 | 6.3 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Manectric | 31.7 | 6.2 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 29.3 | 6.1 |
Shadow Moltres — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)
Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Shadow Tyrantrum.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Shadow Tyrantrum | 50.1 | 14.8 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 47.2 | 14.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 39.9 | 14.5 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Tyrantrum | 42.3 | 14.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Tyranitar | 45.8 | 13.0 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 38.2 | 12.6 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Glimmora | 45.5 | 12.3 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Gigalith | 47.0 | 12.2 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Shadow Regirock | 34.0 | 12.0 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Shadow Aggron | 42.1 | 11.9 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Gigalith | 40.4 | 11.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Regirock | 29.4 | 11.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Stakataka | 33.9 | 11.5 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Golem Alolan | 33.7 | 11.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Aggron | 35.8 | 11.0 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Stonjourner | 35.2 | 10.8 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Terrakion | 39.2 | 10.7 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Omastar | 33.0 | 10.5 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Shadow Omastar | 38.7 | 10.5 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Shadow Golem | 40.3 | 10.5 |
Shadow Moltres — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Golem.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Golem | 33.7 | 10.4 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Nihilego | 28.7 | 10.1 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Rampardos | 44.4 | 9.2 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Zekrom | 30.0 | 9.2 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Carracosta | 27.8 | 9.2 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Garganacl | 26.1 | 8.9 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Diancie | 30.5 | 8.7 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Eternatus | 26.8 | 8.5 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Kyogre | 29.0 | 8.2 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Lycanroc Midnight | 35.0 | 8.1 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Landorus | 33.6 | 8.0 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Quaquaval | 26.9 | 7.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Palkia Origin | 23.9 | 7.9 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Lycanroc Dusk | 36.7 | 7.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Marshadow | 26.0 | 7.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Palkia | 23.6 | 7.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Urshifu Rapid Strike | 21.2 | 7.6 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Lycanroc | 36.6 | 7.5 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Keldeo | 20.3 | 7.5 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Keldeo Resolute | 20.3 | 7.5 |
Shadow Moltres — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)
Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Aurorus.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Aurorus | 34.7 | 7.4 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Sudowoodo | 31.5 | 7.3 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Barbaracle | 24.2 | 7.3 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Rhydon | 19.9 | 7.2 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Garchomp | 17.7 | 7.2 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Probopass | 22.4 | 7.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Relicanth | 19.9 | 7.1 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Klawf | 29.4 | 7.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Primarina | 25.2 | 7.0 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Ursaluna | 25.2 | 6.8 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Lunatone | 28.2 | 6.8 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Solrock | 28.2 | 6.8 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Graveler | 26.9 | 6.7 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Kabutops | 25.6 | 6.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Vaporeon | 20.4 | 6.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Dondozo | 17.8 | 6.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Empoleon | 23.4 | 6.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Coalossal | 23.3 | 6.5 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Poliwrath | 19.0 | 6.5 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Clawitzer | 28.1 | 6.4 |
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