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Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, catch CPs, and more
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Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide
will help trainers defeat this creature in the raids. Falinks arrives in Pokemon GO as a Tier 3 raid boss, and trainers can encounter its shiny variant starting September 8, 2024.
This Fighting-type Pokemon has decent bulk, meaning unprepared players might struggle unless they're at a high level.
This Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide covers everything you need to know to take it down efficiently and maximize your catch chances.
Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Weaknesses and resistances
Falinks is a pure Fighting-type Pokemon, making it vulnerable to three specific attack types while resisting others.
Falinks is Weak to:
- Psychic
- Flying
- Fairy
Falinks Resists:
- Bug
- Dark
- Rock
Since Falinks is boosted by Cloudy weather, expect tougher battles during those conditions.
Best counters to defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO
The top counters leverage Falinks' weaknesses, with Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Mewtwo, and Rayquaza leading the charge. Below is a breakdown of the best attackers, their ideal movesets, and performance metrics.
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Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Top counters to use in this battle
Rank
Attacker
Fast Move
Charge Move
Faints
TTW
1
Mega Rayquaza
Air Slash (Flying)
Dragon Ascent (Flying)
1
64s
2
Shadow Mewtwo
Psycho Cut (Psychic)
Psystrike (Psychic)
2
75s
3
Rayquaza
Air Slash (Flying)
Dragon Ascent (Flying)
2
83s
4
Dawn Wings Necrozma
Psycho Cut (Psychic)
Moongeist Beam (Ghost)
1
98s
5
Mega Alakazam
Psycho Cut (Psychic)
Future Sight (Psychic)
3
83s
Budget-friendly counters to use against Falinks in Pokemon GO
If you lack legendaries or megas, these non-shadow and non-mega options still perform well:
- Mewtwo (Psycho Cut + Psystrike)
- Gardevoir (Confusion + Dazzling Gleam)
- Togekiss (Air Slash + Aerial Ace)
Falinks stats and catch CP in Pokemon GO
Falinks has moderate stats, making it manageable with the right counters.
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Base stats of Falinks
- Max CP (Level 40): 2357
- Max CP (Level 50): 2665
- Attack: 193
- Defense: 170
- HP: 163
Catch CP ranges of Falinks in Pokemon GO
- Normal (Level 20): 1278 – 1347
- Weather-boosted (Level 25): 1598 – 1683
Pokemon GO Falinks raid guide: Moveset and battle tips
Falinks can use the following moves in battle:
Fast moves
- Counter (Fighting)
- Rock Smash (Fighting)
Charged moves
- Superpower (Fighting)
- Brick Break (Fighting)
- Megahorn (Bug)
Most of its moves are Fighting-type, so Psychic and Fairy types will resist them.
However, watch out for Megahorn if you're using Psychic attackers, as Bug moves deal super-effective damage.
Battle strategy to defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO
- Prioritize Flying and Fairy types to avoid Fighting-type resistance.
- Dodge charge moves to extend your team's survivability.
- Avoid using Dark, Bug, or Rock types, as they'll take reduced damage.
Final tips for catching Falinks in Pokemon GO
- Use Golden Razz Berries for higher catch success.
- Aim for Excellent throws to maximize catch chances.
- Raid with friends to earn extra Premier Balls.
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With the right counters and strategy, Falinks shouldn't pose too much trouble. Happy raiding!
