The scary creature known as Guzzlord is returning to Pokemon Go Raids along with other Ultra Beasts for two major events, so here are its weaknesses and best counters to defeat it in battle.
Following the footsteps of Nihilego, Buzzwole, Xurkitree, and Pheromosa, the Ultra Beast Guzzlord appeared through an Ultra Wormhole in Pokemon Go in November 2022.
Now, the Dark/Dragon-type Guzzlord will take on 5-Star Raids during the Pokemon Go Fest 2024: New York and Global celebrations, as well as the Inbound from Ultra Space event.
Here you’ll find tips to help you defeat this Ultra Beast, including its weaknesses and the best counters to use on your team.
Guzzlord weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Guzzlord is a Dark/Dragon-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, and Ice-type attacks. It’s especially weak to Fairy-type attacks so it’s a good idea to focus on those.
It’s also important to know Guzzlord’s type resistances. Avoid using Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Psychic, and Water-type attacks in battle, as these won’t do much damage at all.
Guzzlord counters in Pokemon Go
These are some of the best counters to use against Guzzlord in the game:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Gardevoir | Charm & Dazzling Gleam | |
| Mega Alakazam | Counter & Dazzling Gleam | |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail & Outrage | |
| Shadow Granbull | Charm & Play Rough | |
| Shadow Donphan | Charm & Play Rough | |
| Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) | Fairy Wind & Dazzling Gleam | |
| Xerneas | Geomancy & Moonblast | |
| Tapu Koko | Quick Attack & Nature’s Madness | |
| Togekiss | Charm & Dazzling Gleam | |
| Sylveon | Charm & Dazzling Gleam |
If you don’t have any of the counters listed above, simply focus on your strongest Pokemon that match up with Guzzlord’s weaknesses.
Remember that Guzzlord is extra vulnerable to Fairy-type attacks so it’s pretty much always best to take those into battle where possible.
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How to get Guzzlord in Pokemon Go
The only way to get an Ultra Beast in Pokemon Go is by challenging it to a battle, so to get Guzzlord, you must first defeat it in a 5-Star Raid encounter. To do this, we’d recommend teaming up with at least five other trainers and using a team of strong counters.
Once you’ve defeated Guzzlord, you’ll be given a limited amount of Premier Balls to attempt to catch it. You can use Razz Berries and throw Excellent Curve Balls to increase your chances of success here.
Guzzlord is returning to Raid battles along with some other Ultra Beasts for the two remaining Pokemon Go Fest 2024 weekends as well as the recently announced Inbound from Ultra Space event. That means it will be available from July 5, 2024, straight up until July 14, 2024.
Additionally, it will be featured during the July 8, 2024, Raid Hour from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM local time.
Can Guzzlord be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Guzzlord can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, and players challenging this Ultra Beast during the Pokemon Go Fest 2024 celebrations will have the chance to find it as it was added into the game back in 2023.
Shiny Guzzlord will be easy to spot, as its typically black body changes to full white, and its yellow mouth and details go orange.
That’s all you need to know to beat Guzzlord in Pokemon Go. Remember to check out All the Ultra Beasts available in the game, as well as How to get Remote Raid Passes and some very useful catching tips if you plan on challenging some alien-like creatures.