Zekrom Pokémon GO Raid Battle Strategy

Zekrom is a Legendary Dragon- and
Electric-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. According
to the Pokédex, Zekrom can scorch the world with its lightning. Learn which
Pokémon will be most effective in Raid Battles against Zekrom, how to catch
Zekrom after winning a Raid Battle, and how best to use the Deep Black Pokémon
after you’ve caught it.

As a Dragon- and Electric-type Pokémon, Zekrom is vulnerable
to Ground-, Ice-, Dragon-, and Fairy-type attacks. When choosing six Pokémon
for your Zekrom Raid Battle lineup, it’s important to choose Pokémon that have
a Ground-, Ice-, Dragon-, or Fairy-type Fast Attack and Charged Attack if you
want to deal as much damage as possible. A Pokémon that shares a type with
these attacks will benefit from a same-type attack bonus, which will allow
these attacks to deal an additional 20% damage. Note that Dragon-type Pokémon
will be vulnerable to Zekrom’s Dragon-type attacks.

If you have multiple Pokémon that know Ground-, Ice-,
Dragon-, or Fairy-type attacks, choose Pokémon with the highest CP and best
overall stats. Remember that speed of victory affects how many Premier Balls
you will receive after of a successful Raid Battle, so bring your strongest
Pokémon and defeat Zekrom as quickly as possible.

• Mamoswine / Shadow Mamoswine (Ice/Ground)

  • Fast Attack: Mud-Slap (Ground), Powder Snow (Ice)

  • Charged Attack: Avalanche (Ice), Bulldoze (Ground)

• Weavile / Shadow Weavile (Dark/Ice)

• Galarian Darmanitan (Ice)

  • Fast Attack: Ice Fang (Ice)

  • Charged Attack: Avalanche (Ice), Ice Punch (Ice)

• Mewtwo / Shadow Mewtwo

  • Fast Attack: Confusion (Psychic), Psycho Cut (Psychic)

  • Charged Attack: Ice Beam (Ice)

After a Zekrom raid, you’ll have a limited number of Premier
Balls you can use to catch Zekrom, so make each one count. You can earn extra
Premier Balls by battling with friends and defeating Zekrom more quickly.

In an encounter with Zekrom, your chance of catching it is
greatest when the target ring is small enough for you to score Excellent
throws. Throwing Curveballs
can improve your chances even more. But work within your abilities—if you don’t
think you can reliably make Excellent Curveball Throws, aim for Nice Throws or
Great Throws rather than risk missing the target ring completely.

Zekrom isn’t going to make it easy on you
by sitting still while you’re trying to catch it. Don’t waste your Premier
Balls by throwing while it’s moving around. Watch Zekrom to get a
feel for its cycle of movement and the pauses in between the cycles. During one
of these pauses, wait for the target ring to reappear, and then throw as it starts
to grow smaller to increase your odds of making a Great Throw or an Excellent
Throw.

Berries can help you catch Zekrom. A Razz
Berry will make Zekrom easier to catch, and a Golden Razz Berry will make it
much easier to catch. If you find yourself failing to land any throws, a Nanab
Berry will calm Zekrom, making its movements less erratic and allowing you to
make precise throws more easily. If you need extra Zekrom Candy, using a Silver
Pinap Berry will make Zekrom easier to catch and grant you extra Candy when you
catch it.

Like all Legendary
Pokémon, Zekrom is tricky to catch, so don’t be discouraged if it
escapes. Get a second wind by stocking up on useful items—like Max Potions, Max
Revives, and Golden Razz Berries—and try again.

As a Dragon- and Electric-type Pokémon, Zekrom has a type
advantage against Fire-, Grass-, Water-, Electric-, Flying-, and Steel-type
Pokémon. Boasting a high max CP and an impressive dual typing, Zekrom is powerful
in both Raid Battles and the GO Battle League’s Master League. Zekrom is useful
against many powerful Raid Bosses, including Mega Charizard, Mega Blastoise,
Suicune, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, and Palkia.

Zekrom is an excellent choice for Master League teams. Zekrom
is also one of the strongest Electric-type Pokémon, and its access to powerful
Dragon-type attacks gives it an added edge. Zekrom is a solid counter to several
Pokémon commonly used in the Master League, including Kyogre and the Steel-type
Pokémon many Trainers use to counter Fairy-type Pokémon, such as Metagross and
Melmetal. And while Zekrom is vulnerable to Fairy-type Pokémon, its
Electric-type attacks help its matchup against the popular Togekiss.

Whether you choose to use Zekrom in Raid Battles or the GO
Battle League, you’re going to need a lot of Candy to power it up and teach it a second
Charged Attack, as much of its utility stems from its access to Electric- and
Dragon-type Charged Attacks. To do this, you’ll want to participate in as many
Zekrom Raid Battles as possible to earn the Zekrom Candy you need—and don’t
forget those Pinap Berries!

Good luck with your next Raid Battle, and
remember to check back to Pokemon.com/Strategy for more Pokémon GO, video game, and Pokémon TCG tips.

Source: Pokemon