Pokémon GO Xurkitree Legendary Raid: Best Counters & DPS Ranking

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Xurkitree

🔥 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.

Xurkitree — ⚡ Top 3 aura-matched Megas

Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Primal Kyogre.

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.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*29.06.5
2Mega ManectricMega
Manectric

ElectricMega Mega Aura (Electric)
DarkSnarl / FireOverheat21.53.7
3Mega AmpharosMega
Ampharos

ElectricDragonMega Mega Aura (Electric)
ElectricVolt Switch / FightingFocus Blast18.23.0
Xurkitree — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*45.417.3
2Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake40.88.7
3Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake34.04.9
4Mega SwampertMega
Swampert

WaterGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake33.78.1
5Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake31.64.2
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere31.24.6
7Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonBreaking Swipe*31.05.1
8Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere30.94.9
9Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake30.19.4
10Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic*29.64.5
11Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball29.25.9
12Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*29.06.5
13Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*28.35.7
14Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
BugBug Bite* / GroundDrill Run*27.74.7
15Mega LatiosMega
Latios

DragonPsychicMega
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere27.64.8
16Mega AerodactylMega
Aerodactyl

RockFlyingMega
RockRock Throw / GroundEarth Power27.14.5
17Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor26.95.0
18Mega CameruptMega
Camerupt

FireGroundMega
FireEmber / GroundEarth Power26.86.9
19Mega KangaskhanMega
Kangaskhan

NormalMega
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake26.66.0
20Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega
DarkSnarl / DarkBrutal Swing*26.22.1
Xurkitree — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)

Xurkitree is a legendary raid boss. Weak to Ground. 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: Primal Groudon. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Shadow Groudon.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Shadow GroudonshadowShadow Groudon
GroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*41.59.2
2Shadow ExcadrillshadowShadow Excadrill
GroundSteelShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake39.39.0
3Landorus TherianLandorus Therian
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundSandsear Storm*39.07.7
4Shadow MamoswineshadowShadow Mamoswine
IceGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundHigh Horsepower38.16.8
5Shadow GarchompshadowShadow Garchomp
DragonGroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake37.35.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Shadow RhyperiorshadowShadow Rhyperior
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake37.38.7
7Shadow RegigigasshadowShadow Regigigas
NormalShadow
NormalHidden Power / NormalCrush Grip*36.66.7
8Shadow LandorusshadowShadow Landorus
GroundFlyingShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power36.56.5
9GroudonGroudon
GroundLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*35.68.9
10Shadow RhydonshadowShadow Rhydon
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake34.47.0
11Shadow GolurkshadowShadow Golurk
GroundGhostShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power33.85.4
12Shadow DonphanshadowShadow Donphan
GroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake33.46.5
13EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
PoisonPoison Jab / DragonDynamax Cannon*33.08.5
14Necrozma Dawn WingsNecrozma Dawn Wings
PsychicGhostLegendary
PsychicPsycho Cut / GhostMoongeist Beam32.96.7
15ExcadrillExcadrill
GroundSteel
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake32.78.3
16Shadow GolemshadowShadow Golem
RockGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake32.66.2
17GarchompGarchomp
DragonGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake32.16.1
18MamoswineMamoswine
IceGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundHigh Horsepower32.16.9
19Kyurem BlackKyurem Black
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / IceFreeze Shock31.45.3
20RhyperiorRhyperior
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake31.48.2
Xurkitree — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1LandorusLandorus
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power31.26.2
2RegigigasRegigigas
NormalLegendary
NormalHidden Power / NormalCrush Grip*31.06.7
3KrookodileKrookodile
GroundDark
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake29.74.2
4BlacephalonBlacephalon
FireGhostLegendary
GhostAstonish / FireSurprise Attack*29.04.3
5RhydonRhydon
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake28.86.6
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6GolurkGolurk
GroundGhost
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power28.35.5
7DonphanDonphan
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake27.76.1
8MudsdaleMudsdale
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake27.76.3
9GolemGolem
RockGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake27.65.9
10Keldeo ResoluteKeldeo Resolute
WaterFightingLegendary
FightingLow Kick / FightingSecret Sword27.63.4
11HaxorusHaxorus
Dragon
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake27.03.4
12TorterraTorterra
GrassGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake26.66.7
13Dugtrio AlolanDugtrio Alolan
GroundSteel
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake26.54.1
14TerrakionTerrakion
RockFightingLegendary
FightingDouble Kick / GroundEarthquake26.33.8
15FlygonFlygon
GroundDragon
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake26.23.5
16Kyurem WhiteKyurem White
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Breath / IceIce Burn26.14.4
17SandacondaSandaconda
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power26.15.4
18MewtwoMewtwo
PsychicLegendary
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsystrike*26.05.0
19HippowdonHippowdon
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake25.96.6
20MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake25.66.5
Xurkitree — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1UrsalunaUrsaluna
GroundNormal
NormalTackle / GroundHigh Horsepower*25.67.1
2SwampertSwampert
WaterGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake25.25.3
3GliscorGliscor
GroundFlying
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake24.65.0
4SandslashSandslash
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake24.44.6
5LucarioLucario
FightingSteel
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere24.23.2
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6SalamenceSalamence
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor24.13.1
7GigalithGigalith
Rock
GroundMud-Slap / RockMeteor Beam*24.04.6
8HeracrossHeracross
BugFighting
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake23.92.9
9NidoqueenNidoqueen
PoisonGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake23.76.9
10NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / GroundEarthquake23.66.0
11MagmortarMagmortar
Fire
FireFire Spin / GroundScorching Sands23.44.6
12MudbrayMudbray
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake23.43.1
13BlazikenBlaziken
FireFighting
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere23.43.3
14SeismitoadSeismitoad
WaterGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power23.14.6
15SceptileSceptile
Grass
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake23.13.8
16DragoniteDragonite
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*22.83.3
17ChandelureChandelure
GhostFire
FireFire Spin / GhostShadow Ball22.84.4
18GastrodonGastrodon
WaterGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake22.64.2
19VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / FireOverheat22.65.4
20DragapultDragapult
DragonGhost
DragonDragon Tail / GhostShadow Ball22.53.1

🛡️ 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.

Xurkitree — ⚡ Top 3 aura-matched Megas (by Sustained DPS)

Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Primal Kyogre.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*29.05.3
2Mega ManectricMega
Manectric

ElectricMega Mega Aura (Electric)
DarkSnarl / FireOverheat21.53.7
3Mega AmpharosMega
Ampharos

ElectricDragonMega Mega Aura (Electric)
ElectricVolt Switch / FightingFocus Blast18.23.0
Xurkitree — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake40.819.1
2Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*45.417.9
3Mega SteelixMega
Steelix

SteelGroundMega
ElectricThunder Fang / GroundEarthquake21.39.4
4Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake30.18.2
5Mega SwampertMega
Swampert

WaterGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake33.77.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega VenusaurMega
Venusaur

GrassPoisonMega
GrassVine Whip / GrassFrenzy Plant*23.17.6
7Mega CameruptMega
Camerupt

FireGroundMega
FireEmber / GroundEarth Power26.87.3
8Mega KangaskhanMega
Kangaskhan

NormalMega
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake26.66.0
9Mega AggronMega
Aggron

SteelMega
DragonDragon Tail / RockMeteor Beam19.56.0
10Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball29.25.9
11Mega VictreebelMega
Victreebel

GrassPoisonMega
GrassMagical Leaf* / GrassSolar Beam23.15.8
12Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*28.35.7
13Mega ScizorMega
Scizor

BugSteelMega
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor19.85.4
14Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*29.05.3
15Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonBreaking Swipe*31.05.1
16Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor26.95.0
17Mega Charizard XMega
Charizard X

FireDragonMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*24.75.0
18Mega TyranitarMega
Tyranitar

RockDarkMega
RockSmack Down* / DarkBrutal Swing24.35.0
19Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake34.04.9
20Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere30.94.9
Xurkitree — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)

Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Garchomp.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1GarchompGarchomp
DragonGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake32.114.5
2Zygarde CompleteZygarde Complete
DragonGroundLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake20.312.7
3Shadow GroudonshadowShadow Groudon
GroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*41.511.8
4TorterraTorterra
GrassGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake26.611.2
5GroudonGroudon
GroundLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*35.610.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Shadow RhyperiorshadowShadow Rhyperior
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake37.310.6
7EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
PoisonPoison Jab / DragonDynamax Cannon*33.010.5
8Shadow TorterrashadowShadow Torterra
GrassGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake31.410.4
9RhyperiorRhyperior
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake31.410.0
10Shadow UrsalunashadowShadow Ursaluna
GroundNormalShadow
NormalTackle / GroundHigh Horsepower*30.29.6
11Shadow ExcadrillshadowShadow Excadrill
GroundSteelShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake39.39.2
12MamoswineMamoswine
IceGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundHigh Horsepower32.19.1
13UrsalunaUrsaluna
GroundNormal
NormalTackle / GroundHigh Horsepower*25.69.0
14Shadow RhydonshadowShadow Rhydon
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake34.48.9
15Shadow MamoswineshadowShadow Mamoswine
IceGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundHigh Horsepower38.18.9
16Shadow HippowdonshadowShadow Hippowdon
GroundShadow
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake30.68.7
17Landorus TherianLandorus Therian
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundSandsear Storm*39.08.6
18ExcadrillExcadrill
GroundSteel
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake32.78.5
19HippowdonHippowdon
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake25.98.3
20Shadow DonphanshadowShadow Donphan
GroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake33.48.2
Xurkitree — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1RhydonRhydon
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake28.88.2
2DonphanDonphan
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake27.77.9
3MudsdaleMudsdale
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake27.77.9
4NidoqueenNidoqueen
PoisonGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake23.77.3
5LandorusLandorus
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power31.26.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6RegigigasRegigigas
NormalLegendary
NormalHidden Power / NormalCrush Grip*31.06.5
7NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / GroundEarthquake23.66.4
8Necrozma Dawn WingsNecrozma Dawn Wings
PsychicGhostLegendary
PsychicPsycho Cut / GhostMoongeist Beam32.96.4
9Stunfisk GalarianStunfisk Galarian
GroundSteel
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake19.06.3
10HeatranHeatran
FireSteelLegendary
FireFire Spin / GroundEarth Power23.96.2
11GolemGolem
RockGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake27.65.9
12EnteiEntei
FireLegendary
FireFire Fang / GroundScorching Sands22.85.9
13Ho-OhHo-Oh
FireFlyingLegendary
FireIncinerate / GroundEarthquake*22.25.8
14ReshiramReshiram
DragonFireLegendary
FireFire Fang / FireFusion Flare*25.45.6
15GolurkGolurk
GroundGhost
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power28.35.5
16VictiniVictini
PsychicFireLegendary
PsychicConfusion / FireV-create19.95.5
17SolgaleoSolgaleo
PsychicSteelLegendary
FireFire Spin / GrassSolar Beam18.15.5
18ClodsireClodsire
PoisonGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake16.35.5
19SandacondaSandaconda
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power26.15.4
20VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / FireOverheat22.65.4
Xurkitree — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1ToedscruelToedscruel
GroundGrass
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power22.05.4
2MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake25.65.3
3SwampertSwampert
WaterGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake25.25.3
4SteelixSteelix
SteelGround
ElectricThunder Fang / GroundEarthquake15.65.2
5GholdengoGholdengo
SteelGhost
GhostHex / GhostShadow Ball20.65.1
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6GliscorGliscor
GroundFlying
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake24.65.0
7VenusaurVenusaur
GrassPoison
GrassVine Whip / GrassFrenzy Plant*19.55.0
8AggronAggron
SteelRock
RockSmack Down / RockMeteor Beam17.64.9
9GlimmoraGlimmora
RockPoison
RockRock Throw / RockMeteor Beam21.94.7
10ArcanineArcanine
Fire
DarkSnarl / GroundScorching Sands21.94.7
11RevavroomRevavroom
SteelPoison
PoisonPoison Jab / PoisonGunk Shot18.94.7
12SandslashSandslash
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake24.44.6
13GigalithGigalith
Rock
GroundMud-Slap / RockMeteor Beam*24.04.6
14MagmortarMagmortar
Fire
FireFire Spin / GroundScorching Sands23.44.6
15SeismitoadSeismitoad
WaterGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power23.14.6
16RoseradeRoserade
GrassPoison
GrassMagical Leaf / GrassGrass Knot21.14.6
17DelphoxDelphox
FirePsychic
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*20.64.6
18SnorlaxSnorlax
Normal
GhostLick / GroundEarthquake18.54.6
19PalossandPalossand
GhostGround
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarth Power21.94.5
20SkeledirgeSkeledirge
FireGhost
GhostHex / FireBlast Burn*18.54.5
Legendary Raid Past Boss
Types
Electric
Boss HP
15,000
Boss Fast Moves
SparkThunder Shock
Boss Charge Moves
Dazzling GleamDischargePower WhipThunder
Weakness (×1.6)
Ground
Resistance (×0.625)
ElectricFlyingSteel
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