DEXERTOThe Swords of Justice are returning to Pokemon Go‘s 5-Star Raid battles for a short time, so if you’re looking to add Terrakion to your team, we have the best counters to take down this Legendary.
Niantic is bringing back the Swords of Justice Legendaries to celebrate the Road to Unova event – a celebration prior to this year’s Pokemon Go Tour – meaning trainers can encounter Terrakion as well as Cobalion and Virizion in the game.
Loosely inspired by the story of the Three Musketeers, Terrakion represents the strongest of the Legendary trio, which debuted in Pokemon Black & White. So, here are the best counters you can use to target this bulky creature’s weaknesses.
Terrakion weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Terrakion is a dual Rock/Fighting-type Pokemon, meaning it’s weak against Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Psychic, Steel, and Water-type moves. There’s a lot to work with here, so finding counters should be easy for any trainer.
It’s also important to know Terrakion’s strengths and resistances when battling it. That said, you’ll want to avoid Bug, Dark, Fire, Normal, Poison, and Rock-type attacks and Pokemon, as they won’t be able to take this bulky fella down.
Terrakion best counters
These are some of the best counters to defeat Terrakion in Pokemon Go:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre |  | Waterfall & Origin Pulse |
| Primal Groudon |  | Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |
| Mega Alakazam |  | Confusion & Psychic |
| Mega Lucario |  | Force Palm & Aura Sphere |
| Shadow Mewtwo |  | Psycho Cut & Psystrike |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma |  | Psycho Cut & Sunsteel Strike |
| Gardevoir |  | Confusion & Psychic |
| Garchomp |  | Mud Shot & Earth Power |
| Swampert |  | Water Gun & Hydro Cannon |
| Heracross |  | Counter & Close Combat |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of those counters or their alternate forms, use your strongest Pokemon to target Terrakion’s weaknesses. Just make sure that your team is properly leveled up and has matching movesets.
How to get Terrakion in Pokemon Go
If you’re looking to catch Terrakion and add it to your collection, you’ll first need to defeat it in a 5-Star Raid Battle. Do that, and you’ll be given a limited amount of Premier Balls – based on your performance during the fight – to attempt a catch.
The mighty Terrakion will be appearing as a 5-Star Raids boss on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as part of the Road to Unova celebrations. It will be accompanied by fellow Legendaries Cobalion and Virizion.
NIANTICThe three of them – Terrakion, Cobalion, and Virizion – will know the Charged Attack Sacred Sword during their time as Raid bosses.
Terrakion CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Terrakion has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 48,457 |
| CP range once captured | 2026 – 2113 |
| Partly Cloudy/Cloudy weather CP range | 2533 – 2641 |
| Terrakion max CP (Level 50) | 4181 |
Terrakion stats & moves
As a dual Rock/Fighting-type Pokemon, Terrakion has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 192 | 209 | 4181 |
Fast Moves
- Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
- Smack Down (Rock/STAB)
- Double Kick (Fighting/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Earthquake (Ground)
- Rock Slide (Rock/STAB)
- Close Combat (Fighting/STAB)
- Sacred Sword (Fighting/STAB/Legacy Move)
Can Terrakion be Shiny?
Yes, Terrakion can be Shiny in Pokemon Go. This special version debuted in May 2020 and will be available during the event.
DEXERTOShiny Terrakion is one of the prettiest in the game and players will have no trouble spotting it thanks to its bright red axe-like horns, which are usually brown. More so, its gray body switches to beige in its Shiny version and the orange details on its shoulders turn turquoise.
As always, Shiny variations are incredibly rare, so if you’re looking to catch one you’ll need both patience and persistence to go through as many Terrakion Raid Battles as you can until you find one.
That’s all you need to know about Terrakion’s weaknesses and the best counters to take it down in Pokemon Go. Remember to check out the latest Pokemon Go events, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.
