Pokémon GO Zebstrika Tier 3 Raid: Best Counters & DPS Ranking

Japanese|English
Zebstrika

🔥 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.

Zebstrika — ⚡ 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*32.29.2
2Mega ManectricMega
Manectric

ElectricMega Mega Aura (Electric)
DarkSnarl / FireOverheat24.06.9
3Mega AmpharosMega
Ampharos

ElectricDragonMega Mega Aura (Electric)
ElectricCharge Beam / DragonDragon Pulse*20.88.6
Zebstrika — 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*51.127.7
2Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake45.823.8
3Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake38.911.9
4Mega SwampertMega
Swampert

WaterGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake38.214.5
5Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake36.512.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere35.58.5
7Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonBreaking Swipe*35.211.9
8Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere34.86.5
9Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic*33.68.1
10Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake33.411.7
11Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball33.19.3
12Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*32.29.2
13Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*32.07.0
14Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
BugBug Bite* / GroundDrill Run*31.66.8
15Mega LatiosMega
Latios

DragonPsychicMega
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere31.112.6
16Mega CameruptMega
Camerupt

FireGroundMega
FireEmber / GroundEarth Power30.810.7
17Mega AerodactylMega
Aerodactyl

RockFlyingMega
RockRock Throw / GroundEarth Power30.66.2
18Mega KangaskhanMega
Kangaskhan

NormalMega
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake30.48.5
19Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor30.110.9
20Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic29.99.8
Zebstrika — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)

Zebstrika is a tier 3 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*46.818.7
2Shadow ExcadrillshadowShadow Excadrill
GroundSteelShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake44.511.2
3Landorus TherianLandorus Therian
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundSandsear Storm*44.316.7
4Shadow MamoswineshadowShadow Mamoswine
IceGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundHigh Horsepower43.812.5
5Shadow RhyperiorshadowShadow Rhyperior
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake42.314.5
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Shadow GarchompshadowShadow Garchomp
DragonGroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake42.220.5
7Shadow RegigigasshadowShadow Regigigas
NormalShadow
NormalHidden Power / NormalCrush Grip*41.69.5
8Shadow LandorusshadowShadow Landorus
GroundFlyingShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power41.414.4
9GroudonGroudon
GroundLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*40.416.9
10Shadow RhydonshadowShadow Rhydon
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake39.211.2
11Shadow GolurkshadowShadow Golurk
GroundGhostShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power38.515.8
12Necrozma Dawn WingsNecrozma Dawn Wings
PsychicGhostLegendary
PsychicPsycho Cut / GhostMoongeist Beam37.913.7
13Shadow DonphanshadowShadow Donphan
GroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake37.614.3
14ExcadrillExcadrill
GroundSteel
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake37.510.8
15EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
PoisonPoison Jab / DragonDynamax Cannon*37.417.4
16Shadow GolemshadowShadow Golem
RockGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake37.410.5
17MamoswineMamoswine
IceGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundHigh Horsepower36.912.1
18GarchompGarchomp
DragonGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake36.318.5
19Shadow TorterrashadowShadow Torterra
GrassGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake35.616.2
20RhyperiorRhyperior
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake35.514.4
Zebstrika — 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 Power35.413.3
2Kyurem BlackKyurem Black
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / IceFreeze Shock35.211.9
3RegigigasRegigigas
NormalLegendary
NormalHidden Power / NormalCrush Grip*35.09.4
4KrookodileKrookodile
GroundDark
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake33.710.3
5BlacephalonBlacephalon
FireGhostLegendary
GhostAstonish / FireSurprise Attack*32.96.3
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6RhydonRhydon
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake32.710.8
7GolurkGolurk
GroundGhost
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power32.214.1
8DonphanDonphan
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake31.712.8
9MudsdaleMudsdale
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake31.713.3
10Keldeo ResoluteKeldeo Resolute
WaterFightingLegendary
FightingLow Kick / FightingSecret Sword31.66.5
11GolemGolem
RockGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake31.510.4
12HaxorusHaxorus
Dragon
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake31.39.3
13TorterraTorterra
GrassGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake30.414.1
14Dugtrio AlolanDugtrio Alolan
GroundSteel
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake30.34.7
15FlygonFlygon
GroundDragon
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake30.112.5
16MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake29.88.3
17SandacondaSandaconda
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power29.810.9
18HippowdonHippowdon
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake29.713.3
19Kyurem WhiteKyurem White
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Breath / IceIce Burn29.510.0
20TerrakionTerrakion
RockFightingLegendary
FightingDouble Kick / GroundEarthquake29.57.4
Zebstrika — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1SwampertSwampert
WaterGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake29.010.1
2HeracrossHeracross
BugFighting
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake27.87.6
3UrsalunaUrsaluna
GroundNormal
NormalTackle / GroundHigh Horsepower*27.710.6
4NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / GroundEarthquake27.711.6
5NidoqueenNidoqueen
PoisonGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake27.412.6
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6LucarioLucario
FightingSteel
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere27.24.6
7SalamenceSalamence
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor27.17.9
8GigalithGigalith
Rock
GroundMud-Slap / RockMeteor Beam*27.16.6
9GliscorGliscor
GroundFlying
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake26.810.0
10MagmortarMagmortar
Fire
FireFire Spin / GroundScorching Sands26.76.2
11BlazikenBlaziken
FireFighting
FightingCounter / FightingAura Sphere26.65.3
12ChandelureChandelure
GhostFire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat26.67.1
13SandslashSandslash
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake26.69.5
14MudbrayMudbray
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake26.57.1
15CinderaceCinderace
Fire
FireFire Spin / FirePyro Ball26.16.1
16VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
BugBug Bite / FireOverheat25.97.5
17DragoniteDragonite
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*25.88.1
18GastrodonGastrodon
WaterGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake25.67.9
19SceptileSceptile
Grass
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake25.67.1
20DarmanitanDarmanitan
Fire
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat25.55.4

🛡️ 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.

Zebstrika — ⚡ 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*32.29.2
2Mega AmpharosMega
Ampharos

ElectricDragonMega Mega Aura (Electric)
ElectricCharge Beam / DragonDragon Pulse*20.88.6
3Mega ManectricMega
Manectric

ElectricMega Mega Aura (Electric)
DarkSnarl / FireOverheat24.06.9
Zebstrika — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)

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

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

GroundFireMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*51.130.0
2Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake45.828.1
3Mega SwampertMega
Swampert

WaterGroundMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake38.216.5
4Mega LatiasMega
Latias

DragonPsychicMega
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere27.415.1
5Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake36.514.0
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega LatiosMega
Latios

DragonPsychicMega
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere31.113.4
7Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonBreaking Swipe*35.213.1
8Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake38.911.0
9Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake33.411.0
10Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor30.110.9
11Mega CameruptMega
Camerupt

FireGroundMega
FireEmber / GroundEarth Power30.810.7
12Mega VenusaurMega
Venusaur

GrassPoisonMega
GrassVine Whip / GrassFrenzy Plant*26.410.7
13Mega DragoniteMega
Dragonite

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*29.810.6
14Mega SteelixMega
Steelix

SteelGroundMega
ElectricThunder Fang / GroundEarthquake24.410.3
15Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega
PsychicConfusion / PsychicPsychic29.99.8
16Mega VictreebelMega
Victreebel

GrassPoisonMega
GrassMagical Leaf* / GrassSolar Beam26.69.6
17Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball33.19.3
18Mega Charizard XMega
Charizard X

FireDragonMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*28.19.3
19Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega Mega Aura (Electric)
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*32.29.2
20Mega AmpharosMega
Ampharos

ElectricDragonMega Mega Aura (Electric)
ElectricCharge Beam / DragonDragon Pulse*20.88.6
Zebstrika — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Shadow GarchompshadowShadow Garchomp
DragonGroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake42.223.3
2GarchompGarchomp
DragonGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake36.321.3
3Shadow GroudonshadowShadow Groudon
GroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*46.820.2
4GroudonGroudon
GroundLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*40.419.0
5EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
PoisonPoison Jab / DragonDynamax Cannon*37.418.2
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6RhyperiorRhyperior
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake35.518.2
7Shadow RhyperiorshadowShadow Rhyperior
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake42.317.9
8Zygarde CompleteZygarde Complete
DragonGroundLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake22.617.2
9Shadow TorterrashadowShadow Torterra
GrassGroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake35.616.4
10ZygardeZygarde
DragonGroundLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake24.616.1
11Landorus TherianLandorus Therian
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundSandsear Storm*44.315.6
12Shadow FlygonshadowShadow Flygon
GroundDragonShadow
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake35.315.3
13TorterraTorterra
GrassGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake30.414.8
14HippowdonHippowdon
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake29.714.5
15Shadow HippowdonshadowShadow Hippowdon
GroundShadow
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake34.814.4
16FlygonFlygon
GroundDragon
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake30.114.4
17MudsdaleMudsdale
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake31.714.3
18Shadow UrsalunashadowShadow Ursaluna
GroundNormalShadow
NormalTackle / GroundHigh Horsepower*34.414.2
19Shadow RhydonshadowShadow Rhydon
GroundRockShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake39.214.2
20Shadow DonphanshadowShadow Donphan
GroundShadow
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake37.614.0
Zebstrika — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1DonphanDonphan
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake31.713.7
2Kyurem BlackKyurem Black
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / IceFreeze Shock35.213.1
3Giratina (Origin)Giratina
(Origin)

GhostDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / GhostShadow Force*24.113.1
4Necrozma Dawn WingsNecrozma Dawn Wings
PsychicGhostLegendary
PsychicPsycho Cut / GhostMoongeist Beam37.912.9
5LandorusLandorus
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power35.412.8
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6GolurkGolurk
GroundGhost
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power32.212.7
7MamoswineMamoswine
IceGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundHigh Horsepower36.912.6
8NidoqueenNidoqueen
PoisonGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake27.412.3
9PalossandPalossand
GhostGround
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarth Power25.312.1
10SandacondaSandaconda
Ground
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power29.812.0
11GiratinaGiratina
GhostDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Breath / GhostShadow Force*19.311.5
12ToedscruelToedscruel
GroundGrass
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarth Power24.910.9
13ExcadrillExcadrill
GroundSteel
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake37.510.8
14RhydonRhydon
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake32.710.8
15UrsalunaUrsaluna
GroundNormal
NormalTackle / GroundHigh Horsepower*27.710.6
16GolemGolem
RockGround
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake31.510.4
17NidokingNidoking
PoisonGround
BugFury Cutter* / GroundEarthquake27.710.3
18KrookodileKrookodile
GroundDark
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake33.710.3
19SwampertSwampert
WaterGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake29.010.1
20ClodsireClodsire
PoisonGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarthquake19.210.1
Zebstrika — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)

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

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1GliscorGliscor
GroundFlying
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake26.810.0
2SandslashSandslash
Ground
GroundSand Attack / GroundEarthquake26.69.5
3DragapultDragapult
DragonGhost
DragonDragon Tail / GhostShadow Ball25.59.4
4HaxorusHaxorus
Dragon
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake31.39.3
5DecidueyeDecidueye
GrassGhost
GrassMagical Leaf / GrassFrenzy Plant*22.49.2
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6GoodraGoodra
Dragon
DragonDragon Breath / DragonDraco Meteor21.19.1
7Exeggutor AlolanExeggutor Alolan
GrassDragon
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*22.99.0
8SinistchaSinistcha
GrassGhost
GrassMagical Leaf / GhostShadow Ball22.38.9
9HydrappleHydrapple
GrassDragon
DragonDragon Tail / DragonOutrage20.28.9
10StunfiskStunfisk
GroundElectric
GroundMud Shot / GroundMud Bomb18.28.9
11ClaydolClaydol
GroundPsychic
GroundMud-Slap / GroundEarthquake21.68.8
12Kommo OKommo O
DragonFighting
DragonDragon Tail / NormalBoomburst22.28.7
13SeismitoadSeismitoad
WaterGround
GroundMud Shot / GroundEarth Power25.48.5
14RillaboomRillaboom
Grass
GrassRazor Leaf / GroundEarth Power24.68.4
15DhelmiseDhelmise
GhostGrass
GhostShadow Claw / GhostShadow Ball21.68.4
16MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / GroundEarthquake29.88.3
17VikavoltVikavolt
BugElectric
GroundMud-Slap / BugX-Scissor25.38.3
18DragoniteDragonite
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*25.88.1
19ExeggutorExeggutor
GrassPsychic
PsychicConfusion / GrassSolar Beam22.48.0
20RunerigusRunerigus
GroundGhost
GhostShadow Claw / GhostShadow Ball15.58.0
Tier 3 Raid Recent Raid
Types
Electric
Boss HP
3,600
Boss Fast Moves
Low KickSpark
Boss Charge Moves
DischargeFlame ChargeWild Charge
Active Period
2026-05-13 – TBD
Weakness (×1.6)
Ground
Resistance (×0.625)
ElectricFlyingSteel
Loading...

Other Raid Boss Guides
Recent Super Mega Raids
Recent Shadow Legendary Raids ★5
Recent Legendary Raids ★5
Recent Mega Raids ★4
直近開催のシャドウ ★3 レイド
直近開催の ★3 レイド
直近開催のシャドウ ★1 レイド
直近開催の ★1 レイド
全シャドウ ★3 レイド (アーカイブ)
全シャドウ ★1 レイド (アーカイブ)
全 ★1 レイド (アーカイブ)